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Immigration Classes in Canada: Family, Economic, and Humanitarian Pathways Rouxanne Irving RCIC 1  2 Family Sponsorship: Sponsorship by Canadian citizens or perman...

Immigration Classes in Canada: Family, Economic, and Humanitarian Pathways Rouxanne Irving RCIC 1  2 Family Sponsorship: Sponsorship by Canadian citizens or permanent residents Economic Class Express Entry: Types of Points-based system for skilled workers Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Immigration Class, Skilled Trades Pathways Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): Provincial nomination for PR based on labor market needs Humanitarian & Refugee Programs: For individuals fleeing persecution 2  Interactive Element: Poll  What do you think the most common immigration class in Canada is, based on or Quick what you’ve heard or experienced? Reflection 3  Family Class Immigration 4 Family Class Immigration Definition of Family Class immigration. Who can be sponsored Sponsorship requirements and responsibilities. 5  6 Members Of The Family Class Sponsors Applicants Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident The family member being sponsored to seeking to sponsor their family member move to Canada permanently. to immigrate to Canada as a Permanent Resident. T H I S P R E S E N T A T I O N I S T H E P R O P E R T Y O F R I M S N O P A R T O F T H I S M A T E R I A L M A Y B E R E P R O D U C E D , D I S T R I B U T E D , O R T R A N S M I T T E D I N A N Y F O R M O R B Y A N Y M E A N S. 11/24/2024 6  7 Definition of Sponsor IRPR, section 130  Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;  Must be at least 18 years old;  Must reside in Canada (with limited exception for Canadian citizens residing outside of Canada who intend to return)  Must file an application to sponsor a member of the family c l a s s or a member of the spouse or common law partner in Canada cl ass This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material m ay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 7  8 General Conditions: Age: Above 22 years Undertaking: Sponsor has a valid undertaking for a previous spouse (3 years) Legality: Marriage outside Canada must be legal in that country Excluded Relationship Definitions (IRPR s 1): Relationship Common Law Partner: Cohabiting in a conjugal relationship for at least one year Inclusions: Same-sex and opposite-sex marriages s (IRPR, s Separation: Can be married to someone else if separated for 12 months 117(9)) Excluded Relationships (IRPR s 5): Age: Applicant under 18 years Existing Sponsorship: Sponsor is already sponsoring another spouse/partner Marital Status: Sponsor is married to another person Separation: Sponsor has lived apart from the applicant for at least one year Other Relationships: Sponsor or applicant has another common- law/conjugal partner Non-Accompanying Family Member: Applicant was not examined when the T H I S P R E S E N T A T I O N I S T H E P R O P E R T Y O F R I M S. N O P A R T sponsor previously applied for permanent residency O F T H I S M A T E R I A L M A Y B E R E P R O D U C E D , D I S T R I B U T E D , O R T R A N S M I T T E D I N A N Y F O R M O R B Y A N Y M E A N S. 11/24/2024 8  9 Characteristics for All Conjugal Relationships: Married & Unmarried Exclusive — cannot Interdependent — Mutual be in more than Intimate — physically, commitment to a one conjugal commitment to emotionally, shared life; relationship at a sexual exclusivity; financially, socially; time; Present themselves Permanent — long- Care for children as a couple Regarded by others term, genuine, and together (if there (“here’s my other as partners; continuing; are children). half!”); This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material m ay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 9  10 A bad-faith relationship has two elements (IRPR, s 4(1)): It was entered into primarily for the purpose of acquiring any status or privilege under the Act; or Is not genuine IRPR, s4 (2) Adopted Children- A foreign national shall not be considered an adopted child of a person if the adoption: was entered into primarily or the purpose of acquiring any status or privilege under the Act; or did not create a genuine parent-child relationship New Relationships, IRPR 4.1 This section is the equivalent of divorces of convenience “A foreign national shall not be considered a spouse, a common-law partner or a conjugal partner of a person if the foreign national has begun a new conjugal relationship with that person after a previous marriage, common-law relationship or conjugal relationship was dissolved primarily so that the foreign national, another foreign national or the sponsor could acquire any status or privilege under the act” T H I S P R E S E N T A T I O N I S T H E P R O P E R T Y O F R I M S. N O P A R T O F T H I S 11/24/2024 M A T E R I A L M A Y B E R E P R O D U C E D , D I S T R I B U T E D , O R T R A N S M I T T E D I N F O R M O R B Y A N Y M E A N S. A N Y 10  11 Five-year Ban Five-year ban IRPR s. 130 (3)  For a sponsor who became a permanent resident or naturalized Canadian citizen after being sponsored a s a spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner may not  Sponsor (another) spouse or partner within five years of becoming a PR or Canadian citizen  Sponsor may not sponsor another spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner till the end of undertaking 3 years This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material m ay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 11  Indicators of a Marriage of Convenience Indications of a relationship of convenience may include:  Inconsistent or contradictory statements  Evidence of a previous marriage  History of previous attempts to gai n entry  Little contact with or knowledge of one another  This section is the equivalent to divorces of convenience  “A foreign national shall not be considered a spouse, a common-law partner or a conjugal partner of a person if the foreign national has begun a new conjugal relationship with that person after a previous marriage, common-law relationship or conjugal relationship was dissolved primarily so that the foreign national, another foreign national or the sponsor could acquire any status or privilege under the act” This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material m ay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 12 12  Three Exemptions For Conjugal Relationships 13 And Dependent Children 01 02 03 Not inadmissible on Canadian citizen No LICO is required health grounds due may be outside of when sponsoring to excessive demand Canada when conjugal partners sponsoring a conjugal and dependent partner children unless children have children of their own T H I S P R E S E N T A T I O N I S T H E P R O P E R T Y O F R I M S. N O P A R T O F T H I S M A T E R I A L M A Y B E R E P R O D U C E D , D I S T R I B U T E D , O R T R A N S M I T T E D I N A N Y F O R M O R B Y A N Y M E A N S. 11/24/2024 13  Dependent Children, IRPR, s. 2  “Dependent child,” in respect of a parent, me a ns a biological or adopted child who either:  (i) is less than 22 years of a g e and is not a spouse or common law partner, or  (ii) is 22 years of a g e or older and h a s depended substantially on the financial support of the parent since before the a g e of 22 and is unable to be financially self- supporting due to a physical or mental condition This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material m ay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 14 14  Specified Orphaned Relatives: Sponsorship Eligibility (IRPR, s 117(1)(f))  IRPR, section 117(1)(f) permits the sponsorship of a foreign national if: Orphaned Relative: Their parents are deceased, and they are an orphaned brother, sister, nephew, niece, or grandchild. Age and Marital Status: They are under 18 years old and not married or in a common-law relationship. This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material m ay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 15 15  Adopted Children  IRPR, section 117(1)(g) permits the sponsorship of an adopted child under the a g e of 18 years or over the a g e of 18 years if he or she also meets the definition of a dependent child  Adoptions of children under 18 years of a g e must be in the best interests of the child (see the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 2) This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material m ay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 16 16  17 Spouse and Common-law Partner In Canada Class IRPR s. 124 Application: Can apply from within Canada Genuine Relationship: Must prove a genuine relationship regardless of legal status ARC Requirement: Cannot apply under this class if they needed an Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) and entered without it; can only apply on Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) grounds Appeal Rights: No right to appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division  Federal Court: Must file notice within 15 days for cases going to the Federal Court This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material m ay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 17  18 Reside in Canada exemption General rule: must reside in Canada; Exception only for a Canadian citizen residing outside Canada; IRPR 130 (2) May make an application to sponsor while outside Canada Must prove intent to resume residence when the sponsored person becomes a permanent resident. Proof can be letter of employment in Canada Lease or rental agreement Any document that shows intent to return This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material m ay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 18  19 A person cannot sponsor or co-sign if they are: Removal Order: Subject to a removal order Bars to Detention: Detained in any penitentiary, jail, Sponsorship reformatory, or prison Convictions: Convicted of certain offences (IRPR, s 133) Defaults: In default of law: Bankruptcy: Undischarged bankrupt under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act Social Assistance: In receipt of social assistance This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material may be for reasons other than disability reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 19  20 Sponsor obtains a Record of Suspension (Convicted in Canada Sponsor obtains rehabilitation(Convicted outside of Canada) Refunds money in default to social Bars to services Complies with court ordered payments Sponsorship Stop When: Pays money owed to government Receives discharge for bankruptcy This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material m ay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 20  21 Undertaking & Mutual Obligations The undertaking does not nullify A sponsor must make a formal The undertaking is a binding with a change in commitment to become contract between the sponsor circumstances (e.g., marital financially responsible for the and the minister of IRCC breakdown, unemployment, family members sponsored spouse’s death) The sponsor must: Provide essential needs upon arrival Ensure family members do not become dependent on Canadian social assistance system for a period depending on the family member’s relationship to the sponsor This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material m ay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 21  22 This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means.  23 Sponsor’s Financial Obligations Exemption General rule: The sponsor must have a total income that is at least equal to the low-income cut-off (Low Income Cut Off - LICO) level Exception found at IRPR, section 133(4): The sponsor’s spouse, common law partner, or conjugal partner with no dependent children; The sponsor’s spouse, common law partner, or conjugal partner with a dependent child who has no dependent children; or A dependent child of the sponsor who has no dependent children or a person under 18 years of age whom the sponsor intends to adopt If the dependent child has a child of his/her own then the sponsor has to meet the financial obligations This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material m ay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 23  24 Other Members of The Family Class  IRPR, sections 117(1)(c) and (d) also make parents and grandparents part of the family cl ass  IRPR, s 117(h) allow a sponsor who does not have a closely related family member who i s either a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, to sponsor an unlisted relative  Unlisted relatives may include dependent children, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material m ay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 24  25 Sponsor’s eligibility: Sponsors Sponsors must have a total must sign an undertaking that is income that is equal to the valid for 20 years for all persons LICO for each of the three included in the sponsorship years preceding the date of the sponsorship application undertaking Sponsoring Parents and The number of sponsorships in this category per year is capped annnually Grandparents An alternative to sponsorship for permanent residence is the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa, which allows re- entry for up to ten years This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material m ay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 25  26 Adoption  Severs a child’s legal relationship to the biological parents  Needs genuine and informed consent of the biological parents  An adoptive parent must satisfy the v isa officer that the biological parent h a s no legal rights with respect to the child  There are two processes for adoption:  The adoption process  The sponsorship process for immigration/citizenship This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material m ay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 26  27 When an applicant who was sponsored as a member of the family class is Remedy refused a permanent resident visa, the sponsor has a right to appeal to the For Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) Family Class Sponsor must submit notice to appeal Refusals within 30 days of receiving the refusal. This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 27  28 Pertaining Law IRPA 3. (1) (d): Objective relating to family reunification Objective, to see that families are reunited in Canada IRPA, section 12(1): Selection of members of the family class A foreign national may be selected as a member of the family class on the basis of their relationship as the spouse common-law partner, child, parent or other prescribed family member of a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident IRPA, section 13(1): Rights and obligations to sponsor a family member authority for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor members of the family class IRPR 117: Definition of member of the family class prescribed members of the family class IRPR s 117 1: Members of the Familiy Class Spouse, children, parent & grand parent T H I S P R E S E N T A T I O N I S T H E P R O P E R T Y O F R I M S. N O P A R T O F T H I S M A T E R I A L M A Y B E R E P R O D U C E D , D I S T R I B U T E D , O R T R A N S M I T T E D I N A N Y F O R M O R B Y A N Y M E A N S. 11/24/2024 28  Provision IRPA or IRPR Objective relating to family reunification IRPA s 3(1)(d) Sponsor does not meet requirements IRPA s 11(2) Selection of members of the family class IRPA s 12(1) Family Class Rights and obligations to sponsor a family IRPA s 13(1) member Inadmissible family member IRPA s 42 Immigration Right to appeal family class refusal IRPA ss 63(1), 64 IRPA & IRPR Exception to excessive demand IRPA s 38(2), IRPR s 24 Reference Definitions Relationships of convenience IRPR ss 1, 2 IRPR s 4 Definition of member of the family class IRPR s 117 Adoptions IRPR s 117 Who may sponsor IRPR s 130 Undertakings IRPR ss 131, 132 Sponsorship criteria IRPR s 133 29 Activity 30 Interactive Element: Case Study  Scenario: A Canadian citizen is sponsoring a spouse.  Discuss what steps the sponsor must take, and any challenges they might face.  (e.g., financial obligations, legal requirements). 31  Case Study  J o e is a Canadian Citizen residing in Paris who is married in Canada and has three children. He has been visiting friends and family and working part-time. He met Antonella an Italian Citizen who has been working on a work permit in Paris for three years and they have been living together in an intimate relationship for 14 months. Antonella has a three-year old autistic daughter. J o e wants to come back to Canada and sponsor Antonella , but he does not want to be separated from her for any period of time. He contacts you via email and wants to know if he is eligible to sponsor Antonella and if she can be sponsored.  what additional information do you need to decide whether J o e is eligible to sponsor Antonella?  What additional information do you need to decide if she can be sponsored?  Under what category can she be sponsored?  Can Antonella’s daughter be included in the application?  What is the LICO figure that J o e has to show in order to sponsor Antonella and her dependent?  What can you tell J o e with respect to his wish not to be separated from Antonella? 32  Case Study Continued….  If Antonella were to separate from Jo e , when could she sponsor a spouse?  When could J o e sponsor another spouse?  What kind of documents could J o e submit to prove his intent to return to Canada?  If their application were refused, what legal remedy is available? Antonella is now a permanent resident of Canada and she would like to sponsor her mother and her sister who is a dependent of her mother. The dependent is 23 years old who h a s a degenerative illness that will eventually make her immobile and will require a care giver 24 hours a day. What do you think the outcome of the sponsorship application will b e? Please explain. 33 Economic Class Immigration 34 Economic Class Immigration EXPLANATION OF ECONOMIC KEY PROGRAMS: EXPRESS ENTRY, POINTS-BASED SYSTEM AND FACTORS LIKE IMMIGRATION CLASSES. PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (PNP), AGE, EDUCATION, AND WORK CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS, AND EXPERIENCE. FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER PROGRAM. 35 Explanation of Economic Immigration Classes  Economic class immigration refers to a category of immigrants selected based on their ability to contribute to Canada's economy. This includes their skills, work experience, education, and other attributes that can help them become economically established in Canada 36  Express Entry  Manages applications for three federal economic immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)  Uses a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to rank candidates based on factors like age, education, work experience, and language proficiency 37   For skilled workers with Canadian work experience who want to Canadian become permanent residents Experience  Requires at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada within Class (CEC) the last three years 38   Assesses candidates based on factors like education, work experience, and language proficiency  IRPA 12 (2) Economic immigration  A foreign national may be selected Federal Skilled as a member of the economic class on the basis of their ability to Worker become economically established in Program (FSWP) Canada.  IRPR S 75 (3) If the foreign national fails to meet the requirements of subsection (2), the application for permanent residence shall be refused and no further assessment is required. 39  40 Work Experience: Minimum one year (1,560 hours total / 30 hours per week) of continuous paid skilled work experience within the past ten years ELIGIBILITY In an occupation under NOC skill type 0, skill level A or B Must have performed the actions in the lead statement and a substantial number of main duties, including CRITERIA – essential ones, as described in the NOC SKILLED Language Requirements: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 for speaking, WORK (R 75 listening, reading, and writing Language test from a designated institution, not older (2) than two years Educational Credentials: Canadian educational credential or foreign diploma, certificate, or credential with an equivalency assessment Credential assessment must be within the last five years This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material m ay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 40  Selection Factor (IRPR) Maximum 41 Number of Points Education (s 78) maximum 25 Language proficiency in official languages (s 79) maximum 28 Work experience (s 80) maximum 15 Age (s 81) maximum 12 Arranged employment (s 82) maximum 10 Adaptability (s 83) maximum 10 Total 100 P a s s Mark 67 6 Selection Factors and Points Grid. This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material ma y be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 41  42 Applicants are expected to be self-supporting SETTLEMENT The amount of funds needed is assessed FUNDS (IRPR, according to the applicant’s family size using 50 percent of Statistics Canada’s most current LICO (Low Income Cut-Off) for urban areas S 76(B)) with populations of 500,000 or more Exception: if the applicant has arranged employment in Canada. This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material m ay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 42  43 Case Study Joseph is a 39 years old Engineer with a Master’s degree which was evaluated by WES. He wants to immigrate to Canada a s a Federal Skilled Worker. He has been working a s an electronic engineer for the last 7 seven years. He performed a substantial number of the main duties a s described in the NOC.He has obtained a 6 in each of the skills of the IELTS. He has a brother in Canada who is a Canadian citizen residing in Toronto. His spouse has a Masters in humanities and has never worked. She also scored 6 on each skill of the IELTS. She has never worked. 1. Does Joseph meet the minimal requirements of the Federal Skilled Workers? Explain 2.What score would Joseph receive under the Federal skilled Workers. Please do the assessment and explain points allotted in each factor? This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 43  Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)  For skilled workers qualified in a skilled trade with at least two years of work experience in the last five years  Requires a valid job offer or a certificate of qualification in the skilled trade  SKILLED TRADE OCCUPATION (IRPR, S 87.2(1)): SKILL LEVEL B o MAJOR GROUP 72: INDUSTRIAL, ELECTRICAL, AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES o MAJOR GROUP 73: MAINTENANCE AND EQUIPMENT OPERATION TRADES o MAJOR GROUP 82: SUPERVISORS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS IN NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE, AND RELATED PRODUCTION o MAJOR GROUP 92: PROCESSING, MANUFACTURING, AND UTILITIES SUPERVISORS AND CENTRAL CONTROL OPERATORS o MINOR GROUP 632: CHEFS AND COOKS o MINOR GROUP 633: BUTCHERS AND BAKERS 44  45 Language (IRPR, s 87.2(3)(a)): meet the minimum language level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 for speaking and listening, and CLB 4 for reading and writing, in one of the official languages ELIGIBILITY Work experience (IRPR, s 87.2(3)(b)): REQUIREMENTS minimum 2 years full-time work experience (see slide 17 for FOR FST definition) in a skilled trade within 5 years of submitting application must have performed both the actions described in the lead statement and a substantial number of the main duties listed in the NOC description of the occupation Relevant employment requirements (IRPR, ss 87.2(3)(c) and (d)): trade certification or Canadian work experience; or This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material m ay be a full-time job offer for at least 1year reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 45 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)  Allows provinces and territories to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and settle in a specific province  Each province has its own criteria and streams targeting specific skills and occupations 46 Additional Programs  Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP): Targets skilled workers and international graduates to settle in Atlantic Canada  Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP): Aims to attract skilled workers to smaller communities  Agri-Food Pilot (AFP): Focuses on workers in the agri-food sector 47  Express Entry Process Create Profile Submit to Apply Enter Express Entry Pool (1 Year) Receive Invitation to Apply (ITA) Submit Package * If you did not receive an ITA within 1yr you will be removed from the pool and must re- enter the pool for future considerations. 48  49 Ranking System Criteria (varies for single vs married) SKILL TRANSFERBILITY FACTORS CORE /HUMAN CAPITAL FACTOR Education and language Age Post secondary education and Level of Education Canadian work experience Official Languages Proficiency Foreign work experience and good Canadian Work Experience language skills SPOUSE OR COMMON-LAW Canadian work experience and foreign work experience PARTNER FACTORS For Trades good language skills and Level of Education certificate of qualifications Official Language proficiency Canadian Work experience ADDITIONAL POINTS Arranged employment PN nomination This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 49  A) Summary of points per factor for Express Entry candidates 50 Points per factor - With a Points per factor - Without a A. Core / human capital spouse or common-law spouse or common-law factors partner partner Age 100 110 Level of education 140 150 Official languages 150 160 proficiency Canadian work experience 70 80 EXPRESS ENTRY – COMPREHENSIVE RANKING SYSTEM (CRS) CRITERIA CORE HUMAN CAPITAL FACTORS This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material ma y be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 50  51 B) Summary of points per factor for Express Entry candidates B. Spouse or common-law partner factors Maximum 40 points Level of education 10 Official language 20 proficiency Canadian Work Experience 10 A. Core/human capital + B. Maximum 500 points (with a Maximum 500 points Spouse or common-law spouse or common-law (without a spouse or partner factors partner) common-law partner) SPOUSE OR COMMON-LAW PARTNER FACTORS This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material ma y be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 51  52 C. Skill Transferability factors Maximum 100 points Maximum 50 points With good/strong official l a n g u a g es 50 proficiency and a post-secondary Education degree With Canadian work experience and a 50 post-secondary degree Maximum 50 points With good/strong official l a n g u a g es 50 Foreign work experience proficiency and foreign work SKILL experience With Canadian work 50 experience and foreign TRANSFERABILITY work experience Maximum 50 points With good/strong official l a n g u a g es 50 Certificate of qualification (for people in proficiency and a certificate of trade occupations) qualification A. Core/human capital + B. Spouse or Maximum 600 points common-law partner + C. Transferability factors This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material ma y be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 52  53 Additional Points D) Summary of points per factor for Express Entry candidates D.Additional points (maximum 600) Post-secondary education in Canada 30 Arranged employment 200 PN nomination 600 A.Core/human capital + B. Spouse or common-law partner factors + C.Transferability factors + D.= Grand total - 1,200 This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 53 Core / human capital factors With a spouse or common-law Without a spouse or 54 partner (Maximum 460 points) common-law partner (Maximum 500 points) Age Number of points (100 maximum) Number of points (110 maximum) 17 years of age or less 18 years of age 0 90 0 99 CRS – Core factors 19 years of age 95 105 20 to 29 years of age 100 110 30 years of age 95 105 31 years of age 90 99 32 years of age 85 94 33 years of age 80 88 34 years of age 75 83 35 years of age 70 77 36 years of age 65 72 37 years of age 60 66 38 years of age 55 61 39 years of age 50 55 40 years of age 45 50 41 years of age 35 39 42 years of age 25 28 43 years of age 15 17 44 years of age 5 6 45 years of age or more 0 property of RIMS. No part of This presentation is the 0 may be reproduced, distribut this material 54  EDUCATION 55 Level of Education With a spouse or Without a spouse common-law or common-law partner - Number partner - Number of points (140 of points (150 maximum) maximum) Less than Secondary school (high school) credential 0 0 Secondary school (high school) credential 28 30 One-year post-secondary program credential 84 90 Two-year post-secondary program credential 91 98 Post-secondary program credential of three years or longer 112 120 Two or more post-secondary program credentials AND at least 119 128 one of these credentials was issued on completion of a post- secondary program of three years or longer University-level credential at the Master’s level OR an entry-to- 126 135 practice professional degree. CIC only accepts as an entry-to- practice professional degree, those degrees issued in relation to an occupation listed at NOCSkill level A and for which licensing by a provincial regulatory body is required. University-level This presentation is the property of RIMS. No credential part of this at the Doctoral level 140 150 material may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 55 Official languages proficiency - first official language Maximum points for each ability (reading, writing,speaking and With a spouse or Without a spouse or common-law partner common-law 56 listening): Maximum 128 points partner Maximum LANGUAGE 136 points 32 with a spouse or common-law partner 34 without a spouse or common-law partner Less than CLB 4 0 0 CLB 4 or 5 6 6 CLB 6 8 9 CLB 7 16 17 CLB 8 22 23 CLB 9 29 31 CLB 10 or more 32 34 Official languages proficiency - second official language With a spouse or Without a spouse or Maximum points for each ability (reading, writing,speaking and common-law common-law listening): partnerMaximum 22 partner Maximum points 24 points 6 with a spouse or common-law partner (up to a combined maximum of 22 points) 6 without a spouse or common-law partner CLB 4 or less 0 0 CLB 5 or 6 1 1 CLB 7 or 8 3 3 CLB 9 or more 6 6 This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 56  57 CANADIAN WORK EXPERIENCE Canadian work experience With a spouse or common-law Without a spouse or common- law partner Maximum 70 points partner Maximum 80 points None or less than a year 0 0 1 year 35 40 2 years 46 53 3 years 56 64 4 years 63 72 5 years or more 70 80 Subtotal - Core / human capital Out of 460 points Out of 500 points factors This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this material may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 57  58 NATIONAL OCCUPATION CLASSIFICATION The NOC is a standardized system that provides formal definitions for more than 500 Canadian occupations Occupations are classified according to vocational and skill requirements National Occupational Classification 2021(NOC) This presentation is the property of RIMS. No part of this. material may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. 58 National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER 0: Management jobs TEER 1: High-skilled jobs TEER 2: Intermediate-Skilled Jobs (requiring> 2 years of education) TEER 3: Intermediate-Skilled Jobs (requiring