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Regulation 81 — Age (12 points)

Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations r 81 Canada Compilation: 2026-03-17 Verified: 2026-05-23

Text of provision

Points shall be awarded, up to a maximum of 12, for a skilled worker’s age on the date on which their application is made, as follows:

(a) 12 points for a skilled worker 18 years of age or older but less than 36 years of age;

(b) 11 points for a skilled worker 36 years of age;

(c) 10 points for a skilled worker 37 years of age;

(d) 9 points for a skilled worker 38 years of age;

(e) 8 points for a skilled worker 39 years of age;

(f) 7 points for a skilled worker 40 years of age;

(g) 6 points for a skilled worker 41 years of age;

(h) 5 points for a skilled worker 42 years of age;

(i) 4 points for a skilled worker 43 years of age;

(j) 3 points for a skilled worker 44 years of age;

(k) 2 points for a skilled worker 45 years of age;

(l) 1 point for a skilled worker 46 years of age; and

(m) 0 points for a skilled worker under 18 years of age or 47 years of age or older.

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