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The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is a point-based system to assess your profile and rank it in the Express Entry pool.
Points are allotted to the following categories:
The CRS system is used to identify highly skilled candidates from the Express Entry pool . They are then invited to apply for permanent residence by the Canadian government.
CRS considers 4 different factors to allot points on your profile.
The average cut-off score is 470. A CRS draw is a mechanism used by IRCC, in which they select Express Entry applicants whose CRS scores are above a threshold that they set at each draw. Draws usually take place on Wednesdays every two weeks, but IRCC sometimes deviates from this unspoken rule.
A good CRS score is in the range of 460 to 470. You can expect to get the ITA if you have the score in this range. But, applicants with fewer scores also have the chance of receiving the ITA.
The minimum CRS score depends on the scores of all the applicants in the Express Entry Pool who have applied in the same draw, and the score chosen by the CEC . Most ITAs (Invitation to Apply) for permanent residence range between 439 to 465.
Our client's are getting PNP Nominations with CRS score as lowest as 360
Total CRS Score = Max. points (Core/Human Capital + Skill Transferability Factor + Additional Factors) = (500 + 100 + 600) = Maximum 1,200 points
Factors |
With Spouse/ common-law partner |
Without Spouse/ common-law partner |
Age |
110 |
100 |
Education level |
150 |
140 |
Official languages proficiency (IELTS) |
160 |
150 |
Canadian working experience |
80 |
70 |
Spouse - Level of education |
10 |
|
Spouse - Official language proficiency |
20 |
|
Spouse Required IELTS Score (General) |
10 |
|
Total |
540 |
460 |
Factors | Maximum points per factor |
---|---|
Maximum points per factor or Education and Canadian Work Experience |
50 |
Language Ability and (Foreign work experience) Non-Canadian Work Experience or Canadian work experience and Foreign work experience (Non- Canadian Work Experience) |
50 |
Certificate of Qualification in a Trade and Language Ability | |
total | 100 |
Factor |
Max. points per factor |
Brother or sister living in Canada who is a citizen or permanent resident of Canada |
15 |
Post-secondary education in Canada - credential of one or two years |
15 |
Post-secondary education in Canada - credential of three years or longer |
30 |
Arranged employment - NOC 00 |
200 |
Arranged employment – any other NOC 0, A or B |
50 |
Provincial Nomination |
600 |
Maximum points to be claimed |
600 |
To calculate your CRS score, you must first know how CRS points are calculated.
Age (Max points: 100 with spouse, 110 without) |
||
Age (years) |
CRS points without spouse/partner |
CRS points with spouse/partner |
17 or younger |
0 |
0 |
18 |
99 |
90 |
19 |
105 |
95 |
20 to 29 |
110 |
100 |
30 |
105 |
95 |
31 |
99 |
90 |
32 |
94 |
85 |
33 |
88 |
80 |
34 |
83 |
75 |
35 |
77 |
70 |
36 |
72 |
65 |
37 |
66 |
60 |
38 |
61 |
55 |
39 |
55 |
50 |
40 |
50 |
45 |
41 |
39 |
35 |
42 |
28 |
25 |
43 |
17 |
15 |
44 |
6 |
5 |
45 or older |
0 |
0 |
Education Level |
CRS points without spouse/partner |
CRS points with spouse/partner |
|
Principal Applicant |
Spouse/Partner |
||
Doctoral (PhD) degree |
150 |
140 |
10 |
Master's degree, OR professional degree |
135 |
126 |
10 |
Two or more credentials, with at least one for a program of three years or more |
128 |
119 |
9 |
Three-year or more post-secondary credential |
120 |
112 |
8 |
Two-year post-secondary credential |
98 |
91 |
7 |
One-year post-secondary credential |
90 |
84 |
6 |
Secondary (high) school diploma |
30 |
28 |
2 |
Less than secondary (high) school |
0 |
0 |
0 |
First Official Language Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) |
CRS points without spouse/partner |
CRS points with spouse/partner |
|
Principal Applicant |
Spouse/Partner |
||
CLB3 or less |
0 |
0 |
0 |
CLB4 |
6 |
6 |
0 |
CLB5 |
6 |
6 |
1 |
CLB6 |
9 |
8 |
1 |
CLB7 |
17 |
16 |
3 |
CLB8 |
23 |
22 |
3 |
CLB9 |
31 |
29 |
5 |
CLB10 or more |
34 |
32 |
5 |
Canadian Work Experience |
CRS points without spouse/partner |
CRS points with spouse/partner |
|
Principal Applicant |
Spouse/Partner |
||
Less than one year |
0 |
0 |
0 |
One year |
40 |
35 |
5 |
Two years |
53 |
46 |
7 |
Three years |
64 |
56 |
8 |
Four years |
72 |
63 |
9 |
Five years or more |
80 |
70 |
10 |
For candidates in the Federal Skilled Workers program (that do not have Canadian work experience), scoring a CLB9 in all four language abilities is what could make you stand out.
Education level + Language proficiency |
Minimum CLB7 on the four language abilities |
Minimum CLB9 on the four language abilities |
Post-secondary education of less than 1 year |
0 |
0 |
Post-secondary education of at least 1 year |
13 |
25 |
At least 2 post-secondary credentials, one of which is a program at least 3 years |
25 |
50 |
If you are eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), you could also get an additional 50 points if you satisfy the two conditions below, on (i) the level of education, and (ii) the Canadian work experience.
Education level + Canadian work experience |
At least 1 year of Canadian work experience |
At least 2 years of Canadian work experience |
Post-secondary education of less than 1 year |
0 |
0 |
Post-secondary education of at least 1 year |
13 |
25 |
At least 2 post-secondary credentials, one of which is a program at least 3 years |
25 |
50 |
Foreign work experience + Language proficiency |
Minimum CLB7 on the four language abilities |
Minimum CLB9 on the four language abilities |
Foreign work experience: Less than 1 year |
0 |
0 |
Foreign work experience: 1 to 2 years |
13 |
25 |
Foreign work experience: at least 3 years |
25 |
50 |
The weight of a job can be looked up on national occupational classification. If you are eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), you could also get an additional 50 points if you satisfy the two conditions below, on (i) the foreign work experience, and (ii) the Canadian work experience.
Canadian + Foreign Work Experience |
At least 1 year of Canadian work experience |
At least 2 years of Canadian work experience |
Foreign work experience: Less than 1 year |
0 |
0 |
Foreign work experience: 1 to 2 years |
13 |
25 |
Foreign work experience: at least 3 years |
25 |
50 |
This skill transferability factor concerns the candidates eligible under the Federal Skilled Trades program. These candidates hold a valid certificate of qualification in a college trade occupation, issued by a competent provincial or federal authority. The national occupational classification determines the type of job and skill required.
Certificate of qualification + Language proficiency |
Minimum CLB5 on the four language abilities |
Minimum CLB7 on the four language abilities |
Issued a certificate of qualification |
25 |
50 |
You may also be awarded additional Points based on the following:
Additional points |
Maximum 600 points |
Provincial or territorial nomination acquired through an Express Entry aligned PNP stream |
600 |
Valid job offer in NOC skill type 00 (Senior Management) |
200 |
Valid job offer in NOC skill type/level 0, A or B |
50 |
Completion of post-secondary program in Canada, of at least 3 years in duration |
30 |
Completion of post-secondary program in Canada, of 1 or 2 years in duration |
15 |
French: at least CLB7 AND English: at least CLB5 - On all four language abilities |
30 |
French: at least CLB7 AND English: lower than CLB5 or no test results- On all four language abilities |
15 |
Sibling in Canada as Citizen or Permanent Resident |
15 |
Applicants with spouses have a chance of earning extra points. You can gain at least 40 more points from your spouse’s qualification.
You can apply for the test again to improve your CRS score. For French, you can take either TEF or TCF. And, for English, you can take CELPIP or IELTS. This will serve as a certification exam for your language abilities.
To reach CLB 9 on the IELTS General Training exam, you have to achieve the following minimum scores: Listening: 8.0, Speaking 7.0, Reading: 7.0, Writing: 7.0
You can gain a massive 600 points if you manage to get provincial nomination
Applicants can gain more points if they get more degrees. Technical schools that teach vocations that are valid in Canada count.
If you get a Canadian job offer, you increase the chances of scoring more points.
Opt for full-time work that has a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
Work in Canada will get you more points than non-Canadian work experience. The more years you have, the higher your score will be.
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You can increase the CRS score by 600 points through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) by applying to any of the PNPs. You must first check out the eligibility criteria. Also, to get the provincial nomination, you must have an express entry account.
If you are eligible to apply for multiple Express Entry programs, you will be invited to apply for one program based on this order:
Over the recent years, provinces have been using their Express Entry-aligned (‘enhanced’) PNP streams in innovative, dynamic ways.
Having a good CRS score allows the Canadian governing bodies to be able to consider your application for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for the PR visa.
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The Comprehensive Ranking System Score is used in every Express Entry draw. The Express Entry is split into several categories but all three categories use the CRS to rank candidates to determine which ones they should invite.
Federal Express Entry Draws
The Federal Skilled Worker Program is best for professionals and skilled workers who want to immigrate to Canada. The Express Entry draws have Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) draws typically every two weeks and usually have a lower minimum CRS score requirement.
Provincial Nominee Program
You can earn up to an extra 600 CRS points by getting nominated by the province of your choice. Not only will this be listed on your nomination certificate, but it also greatly affects your overall CRS score. However, additional 600 points means that the minimum CRS score for PNP draws is higher than other programs.
Canadian Experience Class
If you have work experience in Canada of at least one year, then the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Canada’s Express Entry immigration system is the best immigration program for you to reside permanently in Canada.
The NOC code can affect the CRS score as it has different categories. As per Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC),
NOC code is of two categories –
Only the applicants choosing NOC skilled category can get CRS points for work experience. The other categories do not get this benefit.
But, the NOC category 00 can get a maximum point of 875.
To choose the right NOC if you fit multiple categories, you must consider some factors. These are –
There are two ways to apply:
1. Acceptance of NOI: In this way, the PNP looks for eligible candidates and sends the NOI (Notification Of Interest). Then, the applicant can submit an EOI.In both cases, you will need to create an Express Entry profile during the process, so you should do it right from the start.
For salaried employees:
For independent/ self-employed individuals:
If you have Canadian work experience:
Proof of completed studies in Canada or outside Canada can include copies of:
Your letter of employment must include the following:
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What happens in the Express Entry pool?
The following is a detailed guide of the application process:
1. Finding your NOC (National Occupational Qualification)
In order to be eligible for the Canadian express entry program, check if your employment falls under NOC 0, A, B or D.
2. Assess your educational credential.
There are IRCC approved third parties who assess your foreign education. Based on this, you will know which category to apply for.
3. Take your English/French language test
In order to receive a Canada PR through express entry, you need to be proficient in one of the two federal languages – English or French.
4. Calculate your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score
The CRS is a points-based system to assess your profile and rank it in the Express Entry pool. To know your score, use the calculator below.
1. Get into the Express entry pool
To create your Express Entry profile, you need to submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) with information like :
Personal Reference Code, Marital status, Number of dependent family members, ID documents data, Settlement funds amount, Education history and Language test results, Work history, Passport, Provincial choice, and details of valid employment offer, if applicable.
2. You will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
You will receive a mail to your account, asking you to apply. You will get a time period of 60 days to fill up other documents and apply.
1. Document Checklist
Once you receive the ITA, you will have to upload the required document.
2. Acknowledgement of Receipt and passport request
You will get an acknowledgement of receipt of the document. You will be asked to share your passport.
3. Prepare for your stay in Canada
You will be granted a PR now. We provide post-visa assistance to help you settle comfortably.
No, a job offer is not compulsory for permanent residency. You can apply under the programs that do not require a job offer as qualifying criteria.
The cost of immigrating to Canada depends on the immigration program you choose and the number of family members. So, is it expensive to apply for permanent residency in Canada?
IRCC Express Entry Proof of Funds Requirement in 2023
Number of family members |
Funds required in Canadian dollars (CAD) |
Approximate in Indian Rupees (INR) ( **Approx. 1 CAD - INR 60.7) |
1 |
CAD 13,310 |
INR 8,07,931 |
2 |
CAD 16,570 |
INR 10,05,810 |
3 |
CAD 20,371 |
INR 12,36,539 |
4 |
CAD 24,733 |
INR 15,01,317 |
5 |
CAD 28,052 |
INR 17,02,787 |
6 |
CAD 31,638 |
INR 19,20,467 |
7 |
CAD 35,224 |
INR 21,38,136 |
For each additional family member |
CAD 3,586 |
INR 2,17,674 |
Other factors to consider:
Factors |
Amount (In Canadian Dollars) |
Right of permanent residence fee |
$ 500 |
Express Entry processing fee (with a spouse) |
$ 825 |
Each dependent child |
$ 225 |
TEF language test (French) |
$ 440 |
IELTS language test (English) |
$ 319 |
Police clearance certificate |
About $20 |
Medical examination report |
$100 - $500 |
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report |
$ 100 for document evaluation $ 160 for course evaluation |
For a detailed breakdown, refer to this: Cost for Canada PR Visa in 2020 (with Family)
You need to score a minimum of 67 points on the Express Entry calculator in order to qualify for a Canada PR visa under the Express Entry System. These points are calculated on various factors which include your age, work experience, education, language skills, adaptability, etc.
The maximum points you can obtain for these factors are as follows:
Canada Express Entry Eligibility | 67 points on 6 factors
Factor |
Maximum Points Available |
Language skills - in English & French |
28 |
Education |
25 |
Work experience |
15 |
Age |
12 |
Arranged employment (job offer in Canada) |
10 |
Adaptability |
10 |
TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE |
100 |
Scoring 67 points does not grant you the PR visa, but makes you eligible to apply to the Canada PR through the Express Entry system. You are then required to choose the right immigration program for yourself based on your profile traits.
Immigration programs under the Express Entry system are:
The minimum IELTS score required for Canada pr is 6 per band. But, it does not mean that the applicant will get the Invitation to Apply (ITA) for sure.
Cost for Canada PR after applying:
You need to bear the following costs if you are applying for Permanent Residency:
You need to submit your final PR application after you receive your ITA. Then, you need to wait until you receive the Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Up to this point, the process and cost are almost the same for both Express Entry and PNP. Apart from this, you need to bear the cost of getting important documents.
Your application for Canada PR should be processed within a span of 6-8 months. The time taken depends on a variety of factors.
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No, CRS and FSW (Federal Skilled Worker) point grid is not the same.
The differences are given in the table below.
CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) | FSW (Federal Skilled Worker) point grid |
---|---|
It is used to assess applicants under the three immigration programs – Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class. Work Experience | It is used to assess applicants under the Federal Skilled Worker Program. |
If you get the cut off CRS score, you can receive the ITA. | If you get the minimum FSWP points, then you can enter the Express Entry pool. |
There is no fixed minimum CRS score. | The minimum FSW point is 67. |
The total points you can get is 1200. | The total points you can get is 100. |
There are four main factors. The factors are – Core or Human Capital Factors, Spouse or Common-law partner factors, Skill transferability factors, and additional points. | There are six main factors. The factors are – Work experience, arranged employment, age, language proficiency, level of education, and adaptability. |
Spouses can increase your CRS score. | Spouses cannot increase your FSW points. |
Provincial nomination can improve your CRS score. | Provincial nomination does not make a difference in the point grid. |
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