Skilled workers are selected as permanent residents based on their education, work experience, knowledge of English and/or French, and other criteria that have been shown to help them become economically established in Canada.

You must obtain at least 67 points to be eligible.

There are six factors that are considered:

1. Education
2. Language (English/French)
3. Work Experience
4. Age
5. Arranged Employment (In-Canada)
6. Adaptability (Arranged Employment, Previous work in Canada, Previous study in Canada, Partner's education, Relatives in Canada)