Ontario Foreign Worker Stream Points Calculator

How the Ontario Foreign Worker Stream Works

The Ontario Foreign Worker Stream is a provincial immigration program that allows skilled foreign workers to live and work in Ontario. To be eligible, applicants must score a minimum number of points based on various factors including education, work experience, language skills, and more.

The points system is designed to assess the applicant's qualifications and adaptability to Canadian life. The higher your score, the more likely you are to receive an invitation to apply for permanent residency.

Point Categories and Weights

The Ontario Foreign Worker Stream points are calculated based on several categories, each with its own weight:

Each category contributes to the total points, with the maximum possible score being 600 points.

How to Calculate Your Points

To calculate your points, you need to evaluate each category and sum the points you earn. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Determine your education level and assign the corresponding points.
2. Calculate your work experience points based on the number of years and the relevance of your experience.
3. Evaluate your language proficiency using the results of English and French language tests.
4. Assess your age and assign the corresponding points.
5. If you have a spouse or common-law partner, add the points for this category.
6. Evaluate the transferability of your skills to the Ontario labor market and assign the corresponding points.
7. Sum all the points to get your total score.

Minimum Points Required

The minimum points required to be eligible for the Ontario Foreign Worker Stream vary depending on the specific occupation and the demand for workers in that field. Generally, you need to score at least 100 points to be considered for an invitation to apply for permanent residency.

However, the actual minimum points required can be higher, especially for in-demand occupations. It's important to check the latest requirements and occupation-specific minimum points.

Example Calculation

Let's look at an example to illustrate how the points are calculated. Suppose you have the following qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree (60 points)
• Work Experience: 5 years of relevant experience (50 points)
• Language Proficiency: IELTS 7.0 (70 points)
• Age: 35 years old (70 points)
• Spouse/Common-Law Partner: Yes (50 points)
• Skills Transferability: High (80 points)

Your total points would be calculated as follows:

In this example, you would not meet the minimum points required for the Ontario Foreign Worker Stream. You would need to improve your score by increasing your points in one or more categories.