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Federal Skilled Worker Points Calculator

Estimate your Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) selection-factor points out of 100. You need 67 points, and you must meet every minimum requirement as well. This is a different test from the CRS score.

Rules effective 3 November 2026. Last checked 10 November 2026. How we calculate

Minimum requirements
Do you have at least 1 year of continuous paid skilled work in the last 10 years?In a TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 job, all in the same occupation (NOC). At least 1,560 hours, counting no more than 30 hours a week.
Your language levels in your first official language (CLB / NCLC)

Convert test scores with IRCC’s equivalency charts. You need CLB 7 or higher in all four abilities.

Is your test from an approved agency and less than 2 years old?
Do you have a Canadian credential, or a foreign credential with an ECA report?
Can you show enough settlement funds, or are you exempt?You are exempt if you are authorized to work in Canada now and have a valid job offer.
Do you plan to live outside Quebec?
Selection factors
Points follow IRCC’s FSW education table.
Age on the day IRCC receives your application.
Adaptability (up to 10 points)

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Your FSW selection-factor estimate

Answer the requirement questions and the six factors, then select “Check my FSW points”.

The six FSW selection factors

FactorMaximumHow points are given
Language28First language: 4, 5 or 6 points per ability for CLB 7, 8 or 9+. Second language: 4 points if CLB 5+ in all four.
Education25Secondary 5 · one-year 15 · two-year 19 · three-year or bachelor’s 21 · two or more credentials 22 · master’s 23 · PhD 25
Work experience151 year 9 · 2–3 years 11 · 4–5 years 13 · 6+ years 15
Age1212 points from 18 to 35, then one less each year to 1 point at 46
Arranged employment10A valid job offer of at least 1 year in a TEER 0–3 job. No LMIA needed since 3 November 2026.
Adaptability10Past work or study in Canada, spouse factors, a relative in Canada, or arranged employment, capped at 10

Example: exactly at the pass mark

Age 36 (11 points), bachelor’s degree (21), CLB 8 in all abilities (20) and 6 years of experience (15) add up to 67, the pass mark. The same profile at age 37 scores 66 and does not pass.

Questions about FSW points

Is the 67-point score my CRS score?

No. The 67-point grid only decides whether you can enter the Express Entry pool as a federal skilled worker. Once in the pool, you are ranked by the CRS, out of 1,270. Estimate your CRS score here.

Can I pass with 67 points if my language is below CLB 7?

No. CLB 7 in all four abilities is a minimum requirement. Points cannot make up for a missing requirement.

Do I need an LMIA for arranged employment points?

Not since 3 November 2026. An officer still checks that the job offer is genuine.

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