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Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) tool
Updated: November 9, 2020
Update Log: French Bonus points increased
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All Express Entry candidates get a score out of 1,200, based on the four parts of the Comprehensive Ranking System formula.
We invite the highest-ranking candidates from the pool to apply as a permanent resident through regular “rounds of invitations.” See what minimum scores have been in the past.
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About CRS Score Calculator:
This tool will help you calculate your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score based on the series of simple answers that you provide above. CRS Score is used to rank your profile in the Express Entry pool.
Disclaimer:
This Express Entry CRS score calculator is provided as-is without any warranty for general guidance and reference purposes only. Please use at your own risk. Official crs calculator can be found at: https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp
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What is Express Entry?
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) uses the Express Entry system to select the desired candidates to apply for permanent residence.
Three federal programs go through the Express Entry system: the Federal Skilled Workers (FSW) program, the Federal Skilled Trades (FST) program, and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). You need to be eligible to one of these programs to be able to enter the Express Entry pool of candidates, where each candidate is assigned a CRS score.
The Express Entry system is a fast-track system for immigration for highly skilled workers and students. The skills and abilities of a candidate are assessed based on a point system known as the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Canada CRS assesses the applicants and awards scores. The system aims to identify and give permanent residency status to applicants that demonstrate the ability to contribute to the innovative growth and economic prosperity of Canada. It is an electronic process that uses point-based system to choose the deserving candidates.
According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (CIC), candidates selected under the Express Entry Program are skilled workers who possess the ability to contribute to the development of Canada’s economy.
In order to get into the Express Entry pool, the applicant needs to meet the requirements of one of these programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, or the Canadian Experience Class.
What is a CRS score?
A Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score is assigned to each candidate, depending on several factors, including age, level of education, language proficiency, work experience, etc.
Beware that calculating your CRS points does not mean you are eligible to one of the three programs of Express Entry. You will need to make sure you are eligible to one of the three programs before. You see the eligibility criteria of each federal program here.
To be able to know your exact CRS score, you will need to have your language test results, and your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) if your degree is not Canadian. If you do not have these, you can still try and see how many CRS points you can claim for other factors.
The Comprehensive Ranking System assesses the skills of the applicant based on six factors to determine the eligibility of the applicant for the Express Entry Visa:
Education
Language
Experience
Age
Arranged Employment
AdaptabilityThe CRS ranks eligible candidates for immigration to Canada through Express Entry under the following components:
Core human capital factors;
Accompanying spouse or common-law factors;
Skill transferability factors; and
Factors relating to a provincial nomination, a qualifying offer of arranged employment, Canadian study experience, a sibling in Canada, and/or French language ability.
There are a total of 1,200 points available under the Comprehensive Ranking System.
For candidates without an accompanying spouse or common-law partner, there are:
a maximum of 500 points available for core human capital factors;
a maximum of 100 points available for skill transferability factors;
600 points available for either a provincial nomination; or
up to 200 points available for a qualifying offer of arranged employment; and
up to 30 points for Canadian study experience.
up to 30 additional points for French language ability, combined with English language ability; and
a maximum of 15 points for a sibling in Canada.For candidates with an accompanying spouse or common-law partner, there are:
a maximum of 460 points available for core human capital factors of the principal applicant;
a maximum of 40 points for the core human capital factors of the spouse or common-law partner;
600 points available for either a provincial nomination; or
up to 200 points available for a qualifying offer of arranged employment; and
up to 30 points for Canadian study experience.
up to 30 additional points for French language ability, combined with English language ability; and
a maximum of 15 points for a sibling in Canada (one sibling of the principal applicant and the accompanying spouse/common-law partner is considered).The highest scoring applications receive an invitation to apply for a Canada PR visa.
How CRS points are calculated with CRS Calculator?
The Express Entry Immigration Points Calculator helps provide an accurate calculation of points earned by major factors of Age, Education, Work Experience, Language Proficiency, etc. The candidates who secure a good CRS score via Express Entry Point Calculator can enter into the pool of Express Entry candidates.
As mentioned before, there are factors based on which Express entry candidates are awarded CRS points. Factors – Core Human Capital + Spouse/common-law partner + Skill Transferability = 600 CRS Points. Additional Factors (Provincial Nomination, French language proficiency) = 600 CRS points. The maximum CRS points a candidate can get are 1200 Points.
CRS points awarded when moving without spouse/common-law partner:
Core Human Capital 500 Skill Transferability 100 Provincial Nomination 600 Arranged Employment 200 Canadian Study Experience 30 For Sibling living in Canada 15 Language Proficiency 30 CRS points awarded when moving with spouse/common-law partner:
Core Human Capital 460 Skill Transferability 40 Provincial Nomination 600 Arranged Employment 200 Canadian Study Experience 30 For Sibling living in Canada 15 Language Proficiency 30 What are the Minimum Requirements to apply for Canada PR?
For any skilled immigrants with work experience in an eligible occupation to apply for Canada PR Visa through Express Entry Program (Federal Skilled Worker Program), they must meet the minimum of the following requirement to apply for Canada PR Visa:
Minimum of one year of work experience in a skilled occupation that is categorized under NOC (National Occupation Classification) skill type 0, A or B in the last 10 years
Minimum CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) level 7 under language proficiency
Education must be equivalent to the Canadian education system (Education Credential Assessment) and must have a minimum of a post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate
Must provide proof of settlement funds
Clear the unique 67 points system assessmentWhat is the Minimum CRS Score needed to be eligible for Canada PR?
IRCC has not fixed any minimum score for Express Entry through CRS, only high scoring candidates in a draw will be selected for Invitation to Apply (ITA). The cutoff CRS score for applying for permanent residency in Canada may vary from one invitation announcement to another.
Canada Permanent Residency attracts most people in this world and this is largely due to Canada’s reputation as an immigrant-friendly nation.