Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
Your Key to Success in Canada’s Express Entry Program
The Express Entry Canada system is a primary pathway for skilled workers seeking permanent residency in Canada. It uses the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to evaluate and rank candidates. Each applicant is assigned a CRS score based on factors such as education, work experience, language proficiency, and other qualifications. Consulting a professional Canada immigration advisor can help you create a strong Express Entry profile and provide guidance to maximize your CRS score.
How the CRS Works in Express Entry Canada
The CRS system evaluates candidates by assigning points for various criteria. During Express Entry draws, candidates with the highest CRS scores are invited to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residency. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducts these draws regularly. Achieving a high CRS score increases your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) because Express Entry Canada is highly competitive.
Key Factors Affecting CRS Scores:
CRS points are determined across four main categories:
These categories consider:
Candidates can earn a maximum of 1,200 CRS points, including 600 core points and 600 bonus points.
CRS Core Points Are Calculated based on:
Additional CRS Points Are Awarded for:
CRS Points Breakdown
| Work Name | Scheme Name | AS Number |
|---|---|---|
| Part A – Human Capital (with Spouse/Partner) | Age
Level of education Official language Skills Canadian Work Experience |
100 140 150 70
|
| Part A – Human Capital (without Spouse/Partner) | Age
Level of education Official language Skills Canadian Work Experience |
110
150 160 80 |
| Part B – Spouse/Partner Factors | Level of education
Official language Skills Canadian Work Experience |
10
20 10 |
| Part C – Transferable Skills | Education + Strong Official Language Skills
Canadian Work Experience + post Secondary Education Foreign Work Experience + Strong Official Language Skills Canadian & Foreign Work Experience Certificate of qualification (Trades) + Language Skills |
50
50
50
50
50 |
| CPart D – Additional Points | Sibling in Canada
French Language Proficiency Canadian Post-Secondary Education Valid Job Offer Provincial Nomination |
15
30 30
200 600 |