The foreign nationals would receive points for proficiency in the English language based on the results assessed. The assessing authority would need to assess the proficiency of these individuals based on the benchmarks outlined in the Canadian Language Benchmarks. Similarly, the individuals would receive points for proficiency in the French language based on the results assessed. The assessing authority would need to assess the proficiency of these individuals based on the benchmarks outlined in the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens. The authorities would club these points in conjunction with the points assigned for the foreign work experience of the foreign national. The table below gives further details on this.
| The Combination of Foreign Work Experience and Official Language Proficiency Factors | Points Assigned to Foreign Nationals |
| Maximum points assignable in this category | 50 points |
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| Has no foreign work experience, regardless of the individual’s proficiency in their first official language | 0 points |
| Has foreign work experience of one to two years And Is assessed at level 7 or higher on all language skill areas in their first official language, with one or more areas having an assessment at less than level 9 | 13 points |
| Has foreign work experience of one to two years And Is assessed at level 9 or higher on all language skill areas in their first official language | 25 points |
| Has three years of foreign work experience And Is assessed at level 7 or higher on all language skill areas in their first official language, with one or more areas having an assessment at less than level 9 |
25 points |
| Has three years of foreign work experience And Is assessed at level 9 or higher on all language skill areas in their first official language |
50 points |
Source: Citizenship and Immigration
