FSW 67 Points Calculator – Federal Skilled Worker Eligibility
Score yourself on the Federal Skilled Worker selection grid. You need 67 of 100 points, plus the program's minimum requirements, to enter the Express Entry pool under FSW. Based on IRCC's published rules, verified Oct 16, 2026.
Federal Skilled Worker 67-point grid: key facts
- Pass mark
- 67 out of 100 points on six selection factors
- Maximum points
- Language 28, education 25, experience 15, age 12, arranged employment 10, adaptability 10
- Minimum requirements
- CLB/NCLC 7 in all four abilities, 1 year of continuous skilled work (TEER 0–3) in the last 10 years, and a completed secondary or post-secondary credential
- Proof of funds
- CAD 15,263 for one person, CAD 28,362 for a family of four (IRCC table updated Jul 7, 2025)
- Not the CRS score
- Passing gets you into the Express Entry pool under FSW; invitations go by CRS score (out of 1,200)
- Latest all-program round
- #294 on Apr 23, 2024: cut-off 529, 2,095 invitations
Updated
60 / 100 — not yet. You are 7 points below the 67 pass mark.
| Factor | Your points | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Language | 16 | 28 |
| Education | 21 | 25 |
| Work experience | 11 | 15 |
| Age | 12 | 12 |
| Arranged employment | 0 | 10 |
| Adaptability | 0 | 10 |
| Total | 60 | 100 |
- First official language: lowest ability CLB/NCLC 7 — meets the CLB/NCLC 7 minimum.
- Skilled work experience: 3 years — meets the 1-year minimum.
- Education: a completed secondary or post-secondary credential (foreign credentials need an ECA).
Proof of funds: you need at least CAD 15,263 for your family size.
Not assessed here: whether your duties match your NOC, the validity of a job offer, admissibility, and living outside Quebec. This is not immigration advice.
How the 67-point grid works
IRCC first checks the minimum requirements, then scores six selection factors out of 100. With 67 points or more you may qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and can submit an Express Entry profile. These points are different from the CRS points used to rank the pool.
| Selection factor | Maximum points |
|---|---|
| Language skills (English and/or French) | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Skilled work experience | 15 |
| Age | 12 |
| Arranged employment in Canada | 10 |
| Adaptability | 10 |
| Total (pass mark 67) | 100 |
Minimum requirements
- Work experience: at least 1 year of continuous paid work, or 1,560 hours (30 hours a week), in one TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupation within the last 10 years — this is your primary occupation. Part-time hours and more than one job can add up; hours above 30 a week don't count.
- Language: an approved English or French test with at least CLB/NCLC 7 in all four abilities. Below CLB 7 in any ability you are not eligible.
- Education: a Canadian secondary or post-secondary credential, or a completed foreign credential with an Educational Credential Assessment.
- Proof of funds, admissibility, and a plan to live outside Quebec.
Language points (maximum 28)
First official language, per ability (speaking, listening, reading, writing):
| Level | Points per ability | All four abilities |
|---|---|---|
| CLB 9 or higher | 6 | 24 |
| CLB 8 | 5 | 20 |
| CLB 7 | 4 | 16 |
| Below CLB 7 | Not eligible to apply | |
Second official language: 4 points with at least CLB/NCLC 5 in all four abilities, otherwise 0.
Education points (maximum 25)
| Level (Canadian credential or ECA result) | Points |
|---|---|
| PhD | 25 |
| Master's or professional degree | 23 |
| Two or more credentials (one 3+ years) | 22 |
| Bachelor's (3+ years) | 21 |
| Two-year post-secondary | 19 |
| One-year post-secondary | 15 |
| High school | 5 |
Work experience points (maximum 15)
Skilled (TEER 0–3) paid work in Canada or abroad. For these points, work while studying and self-employment can count.
| Years of experience | Points |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 9 |
| 2–3 years | 11 |
| 4–5 years | 13 |
| 6 or more years | 15 |
Age points (maximum 12)
Your age on the day IRCC receives your application.
| Age | Points |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 |
| 18–35 | 12 |
| 36 | 11 |
| 37 | 10 |
| 38 | 9 |
| 39 | 8 |
| 40 | 7 |
| 41 | 6 |
| 42 | 5 |
| 43 | 4 |
| 44 | 3 |
| 45 | 2 |
| 46 | 1 |
| 47 and older | 0 |
Arranged employment (maximum 10)
A job offer of at least 1 year of continuous, paid, full-time (30+ hours a week), non-seasonal work in a TEER 0–3 occupation, made before you apply. It must fit one of IRCC's four situations — for example, you already work for that employer on an LMIA-based work permit, or the employer has an LMIA for the offer. Job offers added no CRS points from March 25, 2025, but they still count here. For candidates invited on or after November 3, 2026, a temporary public policy removes the LMIA requirements for qualifying job offers used to meet Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades eligibility, if they meet the policy's conditions.
Adaptability (maximum 10)
You and a spouse or partner coming with you can combine these, up to 10 points in total:
| Element | Points |
|---|---|
| Your own past full-time skilled work in Canada (1 year or more, TEER 0–3) | 10 |
| Your own past full-time study in Canada (2 academic years or more) | 5 |
| Arranged employment in Canada (if you earned points for it) | 5 |
| A relative in Canada (18 or older, citizen or permanent resident) | 5 |
| Your spouse or partner's language: CLB 4 or higher in all four abilities | 5 |
| Your spouse or partner's past full-time study in Canada | 5 |
| Your spouse or partner's past full-time work in Canada | 5 |
Examples
Scored with the calculator above:
| Profile | Language | Education | Experience | Age | Total | 67+? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 29, bachelor's, 3 years' experience, CLB 7 | 16 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 60 | No |
| Same, but CLB 9 in all four abilities | 24 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 68 | Yes |
| Same as first, plus a master's degree | 16 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 62 | No |
| Age 38, two credentials, 6 years, CLB 8 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 66 | No |
Language is the biggest lever: going from CLB 7 to CLB 9 in all four abilities adds 8 points, while a master's instead of a bachelor's adds 2.
Proof of funds
You must show enough money to settle in Canada, unless you are authorized to work in Canada and have a valid job offer. Family size includes your spouse or partner and dependent children even if they are not coming with you.
| Family members | Funds you need (CAD) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15,263 |
| 2 | 19,001 |
| 3 | 23,360 |
| 4 | 28,362 |
| 5 | 32,168 |
| 6 | 36,280 |
| 7 | 40,392 |
| Each additional member | 4,112 |
Sources: IRCC, Federal Skilled Worker Program, Educational credential assessment (FSW points) and Proof of funds (table updated Jul 7, 2025), canada.ca, verified Oct 16, 2026.
Passing 67 is not an invitation
The grid only decides whether you can enter the Express Entry pool under the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Invitations go to the highest CRS scores in each round. There has been only one FSW-only round in our data (#240, Feb 2, 2023, cut-off 489). FSW candidates are also invited in all-program rounds — the latest was #294 on Apr 23, 2024 with a cut-off of 529 — and in category-based rounds whose requirements they meet, such as French-language rounds.
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FSW 67 points FAQ
What is the 67-point grid?
The selection grid for the Federal Skilled Worker Program: six factors scored out of 100 — language 28, education 25, work experience 15, age 12, arranged employment 10 and adaptability 10. You need 67 points, plus CLB 7 in all four abilities and 1 year of skilled work, to enter the Express Entry pool under FSW.
Is the 67-point grid the same as the CRS score?
No. The 67-point grid is a pass/fail eligibility test for the Federal Skilled Worker Program only. The CRS score (out of 1,200) ranks everyone already in the Express Entry pool, and decides who is invited. Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades candidates don't need 67 points.
Can I get 67 points with CLB 7?
It is possible but hard. CLB 7 in all four abilities gives 16 language points. At age 29 with a bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience that adds up to 60; you would need 7 more points from adaptability, a second official language, more education or more experience. With CLB 9 in all four abilities the same profile scores 68.
Does the job offer still count for FSW points?
Yes. A valid job offer earns 10 FSW selection points under arranged employment, plus 5 adaptability points, if it meets one of IRCC's four situations (most need an LMIA or an LMIA-exempt work permit with that employer; for candidates invited on or after November 3, 2026, a temporary public policy removes these LMIA requirements if its conditions are met). Separately, from November 3, 2026 a job offer in a high-wage occupation can earn CRS points — see high-wage occupations.
Does Canadian work experience help with the 67 points?
Yes. One year of full-time skilled work in Canada gives 10 adaptability points (the maximum), and it also counts toward the experience factor.
How much money do I need for Express Entry?
Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades candidates need proof of funds: CAD 15,263 for one person, CAD 19,001 for two and CAD 28,362 for a family of four (IRCC table updated Jul 7, 2025). Canadian Experience Class candidates, and those authorized to work in Canada with a valid job offer, don't need it.
Do I need 67 points for the Canadian Experience Class?
No. The 67-point grid applies only to the Federal Skilled Worker Program. The Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program have their own minimum requirements and no points grid.
Updated Oct 28, 2026 (latest round #453, Oct 28, 2026). Source: IRCC, Express Entry rounds of invitations (canada.ca).