The Express Entry Selection System in Canada utilises the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to evaluate skilled worker candidates. Each eligible candidate is assigned a score based on factors such as education, work experience, and language proficiency. An experienced immigration consultant can assist in optimising your Express Entry profile, offering valuable insights to boost your score.
How the CRS Operates?
The primary objective of the Comprehensive Ranking System is to assess applicants by allotting points based on various criteria. Through Express Entry Draws, candidates with high scores are dynamically selected to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Permanent Residency.
Conducted regularly by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), these draws hold significant importance. To increase your chances of receiving an ITA, striving for the highest possible CRS points is crucial, given the competitiveness of the Express Entry selection process.
Factors That Influence CRS Scores are:
These are the four main factors:
- Skill Transferability
- Human Capital
- Additional Factors
- Spouse/Common-law Partner
Furthermore, the following components are taken into account within these primary categories:
- Age
- Language proficiency in English and/or French
- Educational qualifications
- Work experience
- Job offers (if applicable)
- Adaptability to life in Canada
- Spouse or common-law partner’s credentials
The total attainable score is 1,200 points, divided into 600 core points and 600 additional points.
Core Points in the CRS Include:
- Skills
- Work experience
- Qualifications and various factors related to your spouse or common-law partner, such as age, language skills, education, etc.
- Skills transferability
Additional Points Encompass:
- Canadian qualifications (degrees, diplomas, certificates)
- Valid job offer(s)
- Provincial Nomination from a Canadian province or territory
- Proficiency in the French Language
- Having a sibling living in Canada or one who is a permanent resident of the country
Total Points to be Earned Across the Four Primary Categories
SECTION A – Core/Human Capital
| Criteria | Maximum Points (With Spouse) | Maximum Points (Without Spouse) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 100 | 110 |
| Education | 140 | 150 |
| Language Skills (English/French) | 150 | 160 |
| Canadian Work Experience | 70 | 80 |
SECTION B – Spouse/Common-Law Partner
| Criteria | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| Education | 10 |
| Language Skills (English/French) | 20 |
| Canadian Work Experience | 10 |
SECTION C – Skills Transferability
| Education | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| Language Skills (English/French) + Education | 50 |
| Canadian Work Experience + Education | 50 |
| Foreign Work Experience | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| Language Skills (English/French) + Foreign Work Experience | 50 |
| Foreign Work Experience + Canadian Work Experience | 50 |
| Certificate of Qualification (Trades) | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| Language Skills (English/French) + Education Certificate | 50 |
SECTION D – Additional Points
| Criteria | Maximum Points |
| Sibling Living in Canada | 15 |
| French Language Skills | 30 |
| Post-Secondary Canadian Education | 30 |
| Arranged Employment | 200 |
| Provincial Nomination | 600 |
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is under the jurisdiction of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and it is responsible for evaluating your immigration profile within the Express Entry system. Your CRS score serves as a measure of your suitability for immigration to Canada. The highest-ranking candidates are offered an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.
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