How are Canadian permanent residency points calculated?

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Canadian permanent residency (PR) points are vital for immigrants looking to settle in Canada. These points offer eligibility factors that immigration candidates can consider to determine whether they are qualified to enter the country. 

The number of Canadian PR varies depending on the eligibility factors an individual has. For instance, an individual's age, proficiency, work experience, and level of education play a huge factor in determining the overall requirements needed. Every Express Entry draw has varied draws.

The Canadian government has sought to include PR entry points based on merit. To be eligible for a Canadian immigration opportunity, one has to have at least sixty-seven PR points out of a hundred. The higher the PR points, the higher the chances of migrating to Canada. 

To be able to qualify for Canadian PR points, one must meet the standard requirements for the Express Entry program. CRS points are those used to rank applicants as compared to PR points which are used to determine eligibility for immigrant applications. 

What determines credible Canadian PR points?

Canadian PR points are determined by the various instances that give the immigrant an upper hand when applying for immigration:

  • Qualification requirements

The applicant should be able to have the right qualification requirements to be considered as an applicant. For instance, a bachelor's degree or a diploma will garner crucial points for the individual. The minimum qualification requirement is secondary education. A master's or a Ph.D. gets the most points, having 25 and 23 points respectively. The higher the education level, the better the chances of earning crucial PR points. 

  • Age

Applicants who are considering moving to Canada should be at least eighteen years of age. Those between the ages of eighteen and thirty-five get the most points due to the presence of an aging population in the country. Therefore, this age group is highly considered to replace the aging workforce, and take on several jobs available. Applicants over the age of forty-six need not consider applying as they are not likely to get any PR points. 

  • Work experience

Applicants should have sufficient work experience in their skill or professional levels with a minimum of twelve months working period. Applicants with several years of experience in their professional fields will garner higher points than those with fewer years. For instance, having a work experience of six years or more will get the applicant fifteen points, as compared to the nine points for twelve months experience. A maximum of fifteen points are required for eligibility.

  • Proficiency of language

Applicants need to complete English proficiency tests or a French proficiency test to be eligible for a visa. The applicant should be able to get at least six passes in each module, however, having a 4.5 pass can be considered if the applicant applies through the Provincial Nominee Program. 

  • Adaptability

Candidates who have previously been to Canada have an added advantage as they can get PR points. Candidates with spouses who have lived in Canada have a higher capability of getting points. For instance, ten points are given to candidates who have higher adaptability factors like this. 

  • Employment arrangement

Candidates who already have an impending job qualify for higher PR points as they are assured of getting a PR visa as the conditions are favorable. Having an arranged employment will get someone at least ten points. The job application should be a full-time one that requires at least thirty hours a week. A job offer seeks to determine the candidate's success in entering the country, as a job offer from a Canadian employee can get up to two hundred PR points.

Benefits of a Canadian PR visa

Acquiring a Canadian PR visa offers various benefits to immigrants:

  • Health benefits

There are various health benefits that an individual seeking Canadian citizenship can get to enjoy. The unprecedented healthcare benefits ensure that the individual can access various forms of healthcare for themselves and their family, giving them an avenue to be able to have the best.

  • Settlement in the U.S

Candidates who get a Canadian PR visa can get permanent citizenship after three years of being on a PR visa. This allows candidates to establish permanent residency in the country, thus enabling them to increase their quality of life. 

  • Free education

Candidates are assured that their children will have access to free secondary education once in the country. This helps in saving money for education while allowing children to advance in superior education. 

How to get high Canadian PR points

There are several ways in which one can get high Canadian PR points, thus heightening their chances of success:

  • Canadian education

Individuals who have studied in Canada have a higher chance of acquiring extra PR points. For instance, individuals who have studied in Canada can get up to thirty points just from having enrolled in a Canadian school. 

  • Apply under the PNP program

The PNP program (Provincial Candidate program), enables applicants to apply for a PR visa. This helps the applicants get up to six hundred points under their Express Entry profile, thus helping their application process. The Express Entry program can allow an individual to apply for a Canadian PR visa effectively and promptly. 

  • Work experience in Canada

Individuals who have had a full-time work experience in Canada and are still working in the country can get up to 150 points making them eligible for qualification. 

  • Practice the IELTS to increase the score

Constant practice of languages will enable one to perfect the IELTS score, therefore, bumping up the PR points.

  • Gather information

The Canadian immigration requirements are often modified to include pertinent factors that might not have been there before. Therefore, regularly checking for new information will enable the applicant to keep in touch with the required changes that will increase their PR points. 

  • Have correct documentation

There are mandatory documents that the applicant has to have to increase their PR points. Some of these documents include a copy of the birth certificate, medical examination confirmation, valid passport and proof of work, experience among others.