New changes Point Calculation for Canada PR Migration 2011

Independent Immigrant/Skilled Workers

For Independent Skilled Worker Class Immigration, the application is considered using scoring system out of 100. Basically the scoring is based on applicant's background in:official language proficiency, education,
employment experience, adaptability and age. Here are some points in regards to the changes on Canada's immigration point system for independent applicants:

1. More points have been allocated for applicants in a trade certificate or a second degree education
2. The maximum number of points available for proficiency in both English and French combined has been increased from 20 to 24.
3. The maximum number of points available for experience has been reduced from 25 to 21, and more points are allocated for one to two years of work experience.
4. The age factor has been adjusted upwards, so that workers between the ages of 21 and 49 will score the maximum number of points (10 points)
5. The new pass mark has been set to 67
6. Applicant must provide a proof of sufficient funds that he or she will bring into Canada for the initial expense, see table for the requirement.

These changes were made in order to open up the category to a broader range of applicants with diverse skills and educations needed to enhance the growth of Canadian economic.

EDUCATION		Maximum 25
University Degrees
PhD, or Master's, AND at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study		25
Two or more university degrees at the Bachelor's level AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study		22
A two-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study		20
A one-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study		15
Trade or Non-university Certificate or Diploma
A three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study		22
A two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study		20
A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study		15
A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study		12
Secondary School Educational Credential		5
LANGUAGE		Maximum 24
1st Lang.	High proficiency (per ability1)	4
	Moderate proficiency (per ability)	2
	Basic proficiency (per ability)	1 to max. of 2
	No proficiency	0
	Possible maximum (all four abilities)	16
2nd Lang.	High proficiency (per ability)	2
	Moderate proficiency (per ability)	2
	Basic proficiency (per ability)	1 to max. of 2
	No proficiency	0
	Possible maximum (all four abilities)	8
EXPERIENCE		Maximum 21
One year		15
Two years		17
Three years		19
Four years		21
AGE		Maximum 10
Maximum 10 points for:		21-49
Less two points for each year:		over 49 or under 21
ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT IN CANADA		Maximum 10
HRDC-confirmed permanent offer of employment		10
Applicants from within Canada holding a temporary work permit that is:
Validated by HRDC, including sectoral confirmations		10
Exempt from HRDC validation under international agreements (e.g., NAFTA) or significant benefit (i.e., intra-company transferee)		10
ADAPTABILITY		Maximum 10
Spouse's or common-law partner's education		3-5
Minimum one year of full-time authorized work in Canada2		5
Minimum two years of full-time authorized post-secondary study in Canada2		5
Informal job offer in Canada		0
Points received under the Arranged Employment factor		5
Family relationship in Canada2		5
TOTAL		Maximum 100