Canada Skilled worker/professional selection criteria - AGE The Age Factor is one of the six factors for which points are awarded by Visa Officers in determining whether a Skilled Worker applicant will be accepted or refused. Up to 10 points are awarded under the Age Factor on the following basis: Age of Applicant Points 16 years or less 0 17 years 2 points 18 years 4 points 19 years 6 points 20 years 8 points 21 years to 49 years 10 points 50 years 8 points 51 years 6 points 52 years 4 points 53 years 2 points 54 years or older 0