Find out how the Federal Skilled Worker Points System can benefit you.
In order to immigrate to Canada from South Africa as a Federal Skilled Worker, you need to meet all of the requirements of the program.
To qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, you need at least 1 year of continuous, paid skilled work experience in the same occupation within the last 10 years. The occupation must fall within NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3. Use the official government tool to find your NOC code.
You must also meet the minimum language requirement, score at least 67 points on the Federal Skilled Worker selection grid, plan to live outside Quebec, and meet the proof-of-funds requirement unless you qualify for an exemption. The 67-point selection grid is separate from your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score in Express Entry. See the official Federal Skilled Worker Program requirements for the current rules.
If you do not meet BOTH of the requirements listed above you will not be able to submit an application under Express Entry.
It is important to remember that only degrees, diplomas, certificates and other qualifications that are complete can be used under the Federal Skilled Worker Points System program. If you have a qualification that is incomplete or in process it will not earn you points for Education.
The point’s system break down for the Federal Skilled Worker Points System is as follows:
1) AGE
| Age | Points |
| Under 18 | 0 |
| 18-35 | 12 |
| 36 | 11 |
| 37 | 10 |
| 38 | 9 |
| 39 | 8 |
| 40 | 7 |
| 41 | 6 |
| 42 | 5 |
| 43 | 4 |
| 44 | 3 |
| 45 | 2 |
| 46 | 1 |
| 47 or Older | 0 |
2) EDUCATION
| Educational Credential | Points |
| PHD | 25 |
| Masters | 23 |
| Two Post Secondary Qualifications, with one being three years or more in durations | 22 |
| Three year or more qualification | 21 |
| Two year qualification | 19 |
| One year qualificatio3) LANGUAGE SKILLS (maximum 28 points) For your first official language, you must meet at least CLB 7 in English or NCLC 7 in French in each of the 4 abilities: speaking, listening, reading and writing. You can earn up to 24 points for your first official language. You can earn 4 additional points for a second official language if you meet at least CLB or NCLC 5 in all 4 abilities. IRCC accepts CELPIP-General, IELTS General Training, PTE Core, TEF Canada and TCF Canada. Check IRCC’s current language-test equivalency tables before submitting a profile, as test score requirements and equivalencies can change. 21″>CLB 4 or less in all categories | 0 |
5) WORK EXPERIENCE
| Experience | Points |
| Less than 1 year | 0 |
| 1 year | 9 |
| 2 – 3 years | 11 |
| 4 – 5 years | 13 |
| 6 years or more | 15 |
6) ADAPTABILITY
| Adaptability Factor | Points |
| You have a spouse who can achieve a CLB 4 or higher on a language test | 5 |
| You have completed two years of full time study in Canada on a valid permit | 5 |
| Your spouse has completed two years of full time study in Canada on a valid permit | 5 |
| You have completed one year of full time Work Experience in a NOC O,A or B classification job on valid status in Canada | 5 |
| You meet one of the Arrangement Employment Criteria Listed Above | 5 |
| You have a qualifying family member in Canada. They must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident currently 18 years of age or older and is residing in Canada and related to you by blood in one of the following ways:· Parent · Grandparent · Child · Grandchild · Sibling · Aunt / Uncle · Niece / Nephew | 5 |
7) ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT (maximum 10 points)
A qualifying job offer may add selection-factor points. Job-offer requirements can change, so confirm whether your offer is valid under the current Federal Skilled Worker Program rules before relying on it.
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