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Appendix B – A40
A permanent resident or a foreign national becomes inadmissible for misrepresentation if the individual:
- Directly or indirectly misrepresents or withholds material facts concerning a relevant matter that induces or could induce an error in the administration of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)
- Has been sponsored by a person the authorities consider as inadmissible for misrepresentation
- Receives a final determination for vacating a decision that allows the individual’s claim for refugee protection or application for protection or,
- Ceases to be a citizen under paragraph 10 (1) (a) of the Citizenship Act, in the circumstances specified in subsection 10 (2) of the Citizenship Act
After the authorities deem a person inadmissible for misrepresentation, the permanent resident or the foreign national continues to remain inadmissible for misrepresentation. This will be valid for a period of five years following:
- A final determination of inadmissibility (in the case of a determination outside Canada) or,
- The date of enforcement of the removal order (in the case of a determination within Canada)
In addition, it is worth noting that the following clause mentioned above does not apply, unless the Minister expresses satisfaction that the facts of the case justify the inadmissibility:
- The individual has been sponsored by a person the authorities consider as inadmissible for misrepresentation
Therefore, a foreign national found inadmissible under this section will not be able to apply for permanent resident status until the five-year period of debarment ends.
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Express Entry Canadian Work Experience
Express Entry Core Human Capital Factors – IV: Canadian Work Experience
Individuals would receive points for the Canadian work experience factor based on the table given below.
Points Assigned to Foreign Nationals who Have No Accompanying Spouses or Common-Law Partners | Points Assigned to Foreign Nationals who Have Accompanying Spouses or Common-Law Partners |
Maximum points assignable = 80 points | Maximum points assignable = 70 points |
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If the foreign national has: | If the foreign national has: |
No Canadian work experience or less than one year of such work experience – 0 points | No Canadian work experience or less than one year of such work experience – 0 points |
One year of Canadian work experience – 40 points | One year of Canadian work experience – 35 points |
Two years of Canadian work experience – 53 points | Two years of Canadian work experience – 46 points |
Three years of Canadian work experience – 64 points | Three years of Canadian work experience – 56 points |
Four years of Canadian work experience – 72 points | Four years of Canadian work experience – 63 points |
Five or more years of Canadian work experience – 80 points | Five or more years of Canadian work experience – 70 points |
Note:
- The authorities have framed a definition for the terms ‘Canadian work experience’ that is applicable for this specific segment. It denotes work experience that:
- A foreign national in Canada acquires in one or more occupations listed in Skill Type 0 Management Occupations or Skill Levels A or B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) matrix
- Comprises continuous full-time work experience (or the full-time equivalent for part-time work experience) and,
- A foreign national in Canada acquires within the 10-year period preceding the day on which the authorities assign points to the foreign national in this category
- To be eligible for receiving points in this category for their Canadian work experience, foreign nationals would need to:
- Specify the four-digit code found in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) matrix that corresponds to each of the occupations they have engaged in while accumulating their Canadian work experience in their expressions of interest and,
- Ensure that they have performed the actions specified in the lead statement for the occupation as described in the occupational descriptions of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) matrix
- This also includes carrying out a substantial number of the main duties, including all the essential duties, as specified in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) matrix
- For the purposes of this segment, the authorities have described full-time employment as employment for at least 30 hours per week
- Similarly, for the purposes of this segment, the authorities have specified that they would consider and evaluate the following as a single period of full-time work experience in a single occupation:
- A period of work experience that exceeds full-time work in one occupation or,
- Simultaneous periods of work experience in more than one full-time occupation
- In addition, for the purposes of this segment, the authorities have mentioned certain work experience requirements they would adhere to such as:
- Not including a period of employment during which the foreign national was engaged in full-time study when they calculate a period of work experience
- Not including a period of self-employment or unauthorised work when they calculate a period of work experience
- Specifying that the foreign national would need to have temporary resident status during the individual’s period of work experience and any period of full-time study or training and,
- Specifying that the full-time equivalent for part-time work experience is 30 hours of work per week
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Proficiency in the Second Official Language Express Entry Points
The Core Human Capital Factors – III-B: The Official Language Proficiency – Proficiency in the Second Official Language
As mentioned earlier, the foreign nationals would receive points for proficiency in the English language based on the results assessed. The assessing authority would need to assess the proficiency of these individuals based on the benchmarks outlined in the Canadian Language Benchmarks.
Similarly, the individuals would receive points for proficiency in the French language based on the results assessed. The assessing authority would need to assess the proficiency of these individuals based on the benchmarks outlined in the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens. The table below contains further details on this.
Points Assigned to Foreign Nationals who Have No Accompanying Spouses or Common-Law Partners | Points Assigned to Foreign Nationals who Have Accompanying Spouses or Common-Law Partners |
Maximum points assignable for each of the language skill areas = 6 points | Maximum points assignable for each of the language skill areas = 6 points |
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Maximum points assignable for all the language skill areas, taken together, in the second official language of the foreign national = 24 points | Maximum points assignable for all the language skill areas, taken together, in the second official language of the foreign national = 22 points |
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If the foreign national is: | If the foreign national is: |
Assessed at less than level 4 – 0 points | Assessed at less than level 4 – 0 points |
Assessed at levels 5 or 6 – 1 point | Assessed at levels 5 or 6 – 1 point |
Assessed at levels 7 or 8 – 3 points | Assessed at levels 7 or 8 – 3 points |
Assessed at level 9 or higher – 6 points | Assessed at level 9 or higher – 6 points |
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Proficiency in the First Official Language Express Entry
The Core Human Capital Factors – III-A: The Official Language Proficiency – Proficiency in the First Official Language
As mentioned earlier, the foreign nationals would receive points for proficiency in the English language based on the results assessed. The assessing authority would need to assess the proficiency of these individuals based on the benchmarks outlined in the Canadian Language Benchmarks.
Similarly, the individuals would receive points for proficiency in the French language based on the results assessed. The assessing authority would need to assess the proficiency of these individuals based on the benchmarks outlined in the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens. The table below contains further details on this.
Points Assigned to Foreign Nationals who Have No Accompanying Spouses or Common-Law Partners | Points Assigned to Foreign Nationals who Have Accompanying Spouses or Common-Law Partners |
Maximum points assignable for each of the language skill areas = 34 points | Maximum points assignable for each of the language skill areas = 32 points |
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Maximum points assignable for all the language skill areas, taken together, in the first official language of the foreign national = 136 points | Maximum points assignable for all the language skill areas, taken together, in the first official language of the foreign national = 128 points |
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If the foreign national is: | If the foreign national is: |
Assessed at less than level 4 – 0 points | Assessed at less than level 4 – 0 points |
Assessed at levels 4 or 5 – 6 points | Assessed at levels 4 or 5 – 6 points |
Assessed at level 6 – 9 points | Assessed at level 6 – 8 points |
Assessed at level 7 – 17 points | Assessed at level 7 – 16 points |
Assessed at level 8 – 23 points | Assessed at level 8 – 22 points |
Assessed at level 9 – 31 points | Assessed at level 9 – 29 points |
Assessed at level 10 or higher – 34 points | Assessed at level 10 or higher – 32 points |
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Express Entry Core Human Capital Factors – III: The Official Language Proficiency
Express Entry Core Human Capital Factors – III: The Official Language Proficiency
Individuals would receive points for the level of proficiency in the official language factor. These points would comprise:
- Points issued for the proficiency of the foreign national in their first official language and
- Points issued for the proficiency of the foreign national in their second official language
To receive points in this category, the foreign national would need to:
- Specify which official language the officers could consider as being the individual’s first official language and similarly, which official language the officers could consider as being the individual’s second official language
- Have an organisation or institution assess their proficiency in their first and second official languages
- It is worth noting that this organisation or institution must have the relevant designation specified by the provisions mentioned under subsection 74 (3) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR)
- This assessment will remain valid for a period of two years from the date on which the relevant authorities issued it
The individuals would receive points for proficiency in the English language based on the results assessed. The assessing authority would need to assess the proficiency of these individuals based on the benchmarks outlined in the Canadian Language Benchmarks. Similarly, the individuals would receive points for proficiency in the French language based on the results assessed. The assessing authority would need to assess the proficiency of these individuals based on the benchmarks outlined in the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens.
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Express Entry Core Human Capital Factors – II: The Level of Education
Express Entry Core Human Capital Factors – II: The Level of Education
Individuals would receive points for the level of education factor based on the table given below.
Points Assigned to Foreign Nationals who Have No Accompanying Spouses or Common-Law Partners | Points Assigned to Foreign Nationals who Have Accompanying Spouses or Common-Law Partners |
Maximum points assignable = 150 points | Maximum points assignable = 140 points |
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If the foreign national has: | If the foreign national has: |
Less than a secondary school credential – 0 points | Less than a secondary school credential – 0 points |
A secondary school credential – 30 points | A secondary school credential – 28 points |
A one-year post-secondary program credential – 90 points | A one-year post-secondary program credential – 84 points |
A two-year post-secondary program credential – 98 points | A two-year post-secondary program credential – 91 points |
A post-secondary program credential of three years or more – 120 points | A post-secondary program credential of three years or more – 112 points |
Two or more post-secondary program credentials, with at least one of them coming at the conclusion of a post-secondary program of three years or more – 128 points | Two or more post-secondary program credentials, with at least one of them coming at the conclusion of a post-secondary program of three years or more – 119 points |
A university-level credential at the master’s level or at the level of an entry-to-practice professional degree for an occupation listed in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) matrix at Skill level A for which the individual requires a license issued by a provincial regulatory body – 135 points | A university-level credential at the master’s level or at the level of an entry-to-practice professional degree for an occupation listed in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) matrix at Skill level A for which the individual requires a license issued by a provincial regulatory body – 126 points |
A university-level credential at the doctoral level – 150 points | A university-level credential at the doctoral level – 140 points |
Note:
- Foreign nationals would receive points based on the highest level of education attained by them
- For receiving points based on the level of education, foreign nationals would need to:
- Possess Canadian education credentials as their educational credentials or,
- Have a valid educational credential equivalency assessment in respect of their foreign educational credentials issued by an organisation or institution
- This is in accordance with the provisions specified under subsection 75 (4) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR)
- This educational credential equivalency assessment will remain valid for a period of five years from the date on which the relevant authorities issued it
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Core Human Capital Factors – I: The Age
Express Entry Core Human Capital Factors – I: The Age
Individuals would receive points for the age factor based on the table given below.
Points Assigned to Foreign Nationals who Have No Accompanying Spouses or Common-Law Partners | Points Assigned to Foreign Nationals who Have Accompanying Spouses or Common-Law Partners |
Maximum points assignable = 110 points | Maximum points assignable = 100 points |
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If the foreign national is: | If the foreign national is: |
17 years of age or less – 0 points | 17 years of age or less – 0 points |
18 years of age – 99 points | 18 years of age – 90 points |
19 years of age – 105 points | 19 years of age – 95 points |
20 to 29 years of age – 110 points | 20 to 29 years of age – 100 points |
30 years of age – 105 points | 30 years of age – 95 points |
31 years of age – 99 points | 31 years of age – 90 points |
32 years of age – 94 points | 32 years of age – 85 points |
33 years of age – 88 points | 33 years of age – 80 points |
34 years of age – 83 points | 34 years of age – 75 points |
35 years of age – 77 points | 35 years of age – 70 points |
36 years of age – 72 points | 36 years of age – 65 points |
37 years of age – 66 points | 37 years of age – 60 points |
38 years of age – 61 points | 38 years of age – 55 points |
39 years of age – 55 points | 39 years of age – 50 points |
40 years of age – 50 points | 40 years of age – 45 points |
41 years of age – 39 points | 41 years of age – 35 points |
42 years of age – 28 points | 42 years of age – 25 points |
43 years of age – 17 points | 43 years of age – 15 points |
44 years of age – 6 points | 44 years of age – 5 points |
45 years of age or more – 0 points | 45 years of age or more – 0 points |
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The Core Human Capital Factors
Express Entry Core Human Capital Factors
Paragraph 8 (1) (a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) lists certain core human capital factors. These comprise:
More details on each of these factors follows in the subsequent segments.
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Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Components
Officers would need to determine whether a foreign national, included in the express entry pool of candidates, occupies the rank required for receiving an invitation. For this, they would need to use:
- The total number of points assigned to the foreign national based on the information given in the individual’s expression of interest and,
- The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) that comprises the following aspects:
- The core human capital factors
- The accompanying spouse or common-law factors
- The skill transferability factors and,
- The factors that pertain to a provincial nomination or a qualifying offer of arranged employment
This is in accordance with the specifications outlined under paragraph 10.2 (1) (b) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).
The total number of points that individuals could receive under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is 1,200 points. The allocation of these points could be as follows:
- For foreign nationals who have no accompanying spouse or common-law partners
- A maximum of 500 points for the core human capital factors
- A maximum of 100 points for the skill transferability factors and,
- A maximum of 600 points for either a provincial nomination or a qualifying offer of arranged employment
- For foreign nationals who have accompanying spouses or common-law partners
- A maximum of 460 points for the core human capital factors
- A maximum of 40 points for the accompanying spouse or common-law partner factors
- A maximum of 100 points for the skill transferability factors and,
- A maximum of 600 points for either a provincial nomination or a qualifying offer of arranged employment
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