The document outlines Canada's immigration selection process and criteria. It details the six selection factors - age, education, language proficiency, work experience, adaptability, and arranged employment. Points are assigned to each category, with a pass mark of 67 points. The selection process involves initial application review, document requests, a 8-10 month selection decision period, and possible interview. Total processing time is around 12-15 months.

1. CANADA WELCOMES IMMIGRANTS

5. IMMIGRATION SELECTION FACTORS EDUCATION 25 POINTS MAX Master’s OR Doctoral degree + 17 years of education 25 points 2 or more Bachelor’s OR 3 year trade certificate + 15 years of education 22 points Bachelor’s degree OR 2 year trade certificate + 14 years of education 20 points Bachelor’s degree OR 1 year trade certificate + 13 years of education 15 points

10. IMMIGRATION SELECTION FACTORS ADAPTABILITY ACCOMPANYING SPOUSE’S or COMMON-LAW PARTNER’S EDUCATION: 5 POINTS MAX Principal Applicant Accompanying Spouse or Common-law partner Master’s or Doctoral degree + 17 years of education 25 points 5 points 2 or more Bachelor’s OR 3 year trade certificate + 15 years of education 22 points 4 points Bachelor’s degree OR 2 year trade certificate + 14 years of education 20 points 4 points Bachelor’s degree OR 1 year trade certificate + 13 years of education 15 points 3 points

13. AVERAGE CASE * IELTS: total = speaking + reading + writing + listening For example: 12 = 4 + 4 + 2 + 2 Age 10 Education 20 Work Experience 21 Spouse’s Education 4 Subtotal 55 Language 12* TOTAL 67