The Age Factor is one of the six factors for which points are awarded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada Officers in determining whether a Skilled Worker applicant will be accepted or refused.
Up to 10 points are awarded under the Age Factor on the following basis:| Age of Applicant | Points |
| 16 years or less | 0 |
| 17 years | 2 points |
| 18 years | 4 points |
| 19 years | 6 points |
| 20 years | 8 points |
| 21 years to 49 years | 10 points |
| 50 years | 8 points |
| 51 years | 6 points |
| 52 years | 4 points |
| 53 years | 2 points |
| 54 years or older | 0 |
