Frequently Asked Questions

Scoring is based on four broad categories:

• Basic human factors (age, education, languages, experience)
• Spouse or partner (if applicable)
• Skill transfer factors (combinations that increase your value)
• Additional factors (such as studies in Canada, siblings in Canada, valid job offer, provincial nomination)

The maximum total score is 1200 points.

You must file an extension application before your current permit expires, providing evidence of the reasons for staying longer in the country.

For applications of a temporary nature such as work, study or tourism permit applications, travel history is important because it shows a good prior immigration history. For permanent residency applications, travel history is less relevant.

It is the unique identification code that Canada issues to all persons who have applied in the past for immigration processing (whether temporary or permanent). If you have never applied to Canada then you do not have a UCI yet.

No, it is illegal to work in Canada without proper authorization (such as a work permit or permanent residency).