Selection Factors Points Reason
English and/or French Skills 16 Subsection 74(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, states, “the minimum language proficiency thresholds fixed by the Minister shall be established in reference to the benchmarks described in the Canadian Language Benchmarks.” Marco received a CLB of 7 in English as his first official language. If Marco applies under the Federal Skill worker program, he will be awarded a total of 16 points for speaking, listening, reading and writing in English. Marco does not speak French so he will receive no points for speaking a second language.
Education 25 points The CIC can award a total of 25 points if an applicant has completed a PhD degree, or equal, in either Canada or abroad. This is in accordance with the Immigration and Refugee Regulations, “Points shall be awarded, to a maximum of 25, for a skilled worker’s Canadian educational credential or equivalency assessment submitted in support of an application, as follows 25 points for a university-level credential at the doctoral level” (s. 78(1)(g)). Marco had earned his PhD in Italy, which is equivalent to a PhD in Canada.
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In total, Marco had worked full-time for five years. The CIC can award a total of 13 points for having five years of full-time work experience. “Points shall be awarded, up to a maximum of 15 points, to a skilled worker for full-time work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, within the 10 years before the date on which their application is made, as follows; 13 points for four to five years of work experience” (Immigration Refugee and Protection regulations, s.
English and/or French Skills 16 Subsection 74(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, states, “the minimum language proficiency thresholds fixed by the Minister shall be established in reference to the benchmarks described in the Canadian Language Benchmarks.” Marco received a CLB of 7 in English as his first official language. If Marco applies under the Federal Skill worker program, he will be awarded a total of 16 points for speaking, listening, reading and writing in English. Marco does not speak French so he will receive no points for speaking a second language.
Education 25 points The CIC can award a total of 25 points if an applicant has completed a PhD degree, or equal, in either Canada or abroad. This is in accordance with the Immigration and Refugee Regulations, “Points shall be awarded, to a maximum of 25, for a skilled worker’s Canadian educational credential or equivalency assessment submitted in support of an application, as follows 25 points for a university-level credential at the doctoral level” (s. 78(1)(g)). Marco had earned his PhD in Italy, which is equivalent to a PhD in Canada.
Experience …show more content…
In total, Marco had worked full-time for five years. The CIC can award a total of 13 points for having five years of full-time work experience. “Points shall be awarded, up to a maximum of 15 points, to a skilled worker for full-time work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, within the 10 years before the date on which their application is made, as follows; 13 points for four to five years of work experience” (Immigration Refugee and Protection regulations, s.