The Experience Factor is one of the six factors for which points are awarded by Canadian Immigration Officers in determining whether a Skilled Worker / Professional applicant will be accepted or refused. Note: zero points under the Experience Factor will likely result in an automatic refusal.
Up to 21 points are awarded under the Experience Factor based upon the number of years (maximum: 4 years, minimum: 1 year) of experience. This work experience must be acquired in an occupation with an 0, A or B NOC code.- Those who are applying under the 29 qualifying occupations will already have the minimum points required (15) but may collect additional points in this section of the application.
- Those who are applying with arranged employment need to collect a minimum of 15 points in this section.
Points are awarded on the following basis:
| Experience | Points |
| Four years or more | 21 points |
| Three years | 19 points |
| Two years or more | 17 points |
| One year | 15 points |
