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(3) Specific Vocational Preparation
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18
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The score for this factor is based on whether the applicant has a designated occupation, and length of training, education, and/or apprenticeship for Canadian work (for example, an aerospace engineer receives 18 points, a locksmith receives 11 points, and a janitor receives 0 points)
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(4) Occupation
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10
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0 points if there are no listed occupations for which the candidate is qualified; if the applicant scores zero on this factor, then then are automatically refused a visa
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Intermediate points awarded on the basis of the candidate's qualified occupation (for example, an aerospace engineer and a locksmith both receive 5 points)
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10 points if the candidate has arranged employment in Canada or has a designated occupation with high specific occupation preparation value
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(5) Arranged Employment/ Designated Occupation
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10
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0 points if no arranged employment or a designated occupation
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10 points if the person has arranged employment or a designated occupation with high specific vocational preparation
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10 points for a member of the clergy with a congregational position offering employment
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10 points for full-time employment in a family business approved by the Canada Immigration Centre
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(6) Work Experience
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8
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The points are calculated based on the specific vocational experience (factor 3) and the years of experience; a maximum of 8 points is awarded to an applicant with the maximum specific vocational experience and 4 years or more experience in the occupation
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(7) Language Ability
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15
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0 points if the person speaks English and French with difficulty
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Intermediate points are awarded based on the reading, writing, and speaking of English and French
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15 points if the person is fluent in both French and English
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