Your spouse or partner’s language level

Your spouse or common-law partner has a language level in either English or French at CLB 4 level or higher in all four language abilities (speaking, listening, reading and writing).

To get these points, you must submit test results from an approved agency when you apply. Results cannot be more than two years old on the day you apply.

Your past study in Canada

You finished at least two academic years of full-time study (in a program at least two years long) at a secondary or post-secondary school in Canada.

Full-time study means at least 15 hours of classes per week, and you must have stayed in good academic standing (as set out by the school) during that time.

Your spouse or partner’s past study in Canada

Your spouse or common-law partner finished at least two academic years of full-time study (in a program at least two years long) at a secondary or post-secondary school in Canada.

Full-time study means at least 15 hours of classes per week, and your spouse or partner must have stayed in good academic standing (as set out by the school) during that time.

Your past work in Canada

You did at least one year of full-time work in Canada:

in a occupation listed in Skill Type O or Skill Levels A or B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC), and

with a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada.

Your spouse or common-law partner’s past work in Canada

Your spouse / partner did at least one year of full-time work in Canada on a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada.

Arranged Employment in Canada

You earned points under Factor 5: Arranged Employment.

• parent,
• grandparent,
• child,
• grandchild,
• child of a parent (sibling),
• child of a grandparent (aunt or uncle), or
• grandchild of a parent (niece or nephew), who is
  • living in Canada
  • 18 years or older and
  • a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.