The point system applies to which group of immigrants?

• A. Refugees
• B. Family-class immigrants
• C. Economic immigrants
• D. All immigrants

Answer: (C)

The point system is used to select skilled workers who will contribute to the economy. It gives points for factors like education, language ability, work experience, age, and whether you have a job offer, with higher scores making you more likely to be invited to apply. This approach targets economic immigrants—those who are expected to support themselves through employment. Refugees are admitted for humanitarian protection and aren’t scored on a points basis, and family-class immigrants are admitted mainly through sponsorship by a relative who already has status. So, the point system applies to economic immigrants.