Canada

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)

To become a permanent resident of Canada through the Express Entry system, you will need to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from IRCC. You will only receive an ITA if your CRS score if above or equal to the minimum CRS score set in a draw.

A draw is a mechanism used by ICC in which they select Express Entry applicants whose CRS scores are above a threshold that they set at each draw.

A Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score is assigned to each candidate, depending on a number of factors, including age, level of education, language proficiency, work experience, etc.

Please note that calculating your CRS points does not mean that 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.

How is the CRS score calculated?

Express Entry candidates are given a score out of 1200 based on four major sections:

These include points for age, education, Canadian work experience and language proficiency. These are considered as key to economic success for immigrants. 

These include the accompanying spouse or common-law partner's language proficiency, education, and Canadian work experience.

NOTE: If your spouse or partner is not going with you to Canada, or they are a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident, you will earn points as if you don't have a spouse or partner.

This section provides additional points to your profile that are based on a combination of factors, for example, a combination of your education, language proficiency, and/or non-Canadian work experience.

This section awards points for Provincial Nomination, valid job offer, etc. This section only permits a total of 600 points.

Summary of maximum points per factor for Express Entry candidates

Below is explained how many points at most can be achieved by Express Entry candidates for each factor under the Comprehensive Ranking System.