Improve Your CRS Score
Boost Your Chances in Canada’s Express Entry System
The Express Entry system is a top pathway for skilled workers seeking Canada Permanent Residency (PR). Creating a detailed and accurate Express Entry profile with IRCC can lead to an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Optimizing your profile helps increase your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, improving your chances of selection.
Benefits of Increasing Your CRS Score:
Even a small increase in your CRS points can make a significant difference due to the competitive nature of Express Entry draws. A higher CRS score enhances your likelihood of receiving an ITA for Canada PR and accelerates your immigration process.
1. Improve Language Proficiency
Higher scores in English (IELTS/CELPIP/PTE Core) or French (TEF/TCF) can significantly boost your CRS points. Bilingual candidates can earn additional points for second-language proficiency.
2. Enhance Your Education
Completing higher education, additional degrees, or Canadian education credentials can increase CRS points. Submit an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign degrees to claim maximum points.
3. Gain Skilled Work Experience
More years of skilled work experience, especially in Canada, increase your CRS score and eligibility for federal and provincial programs.
4. Include Spouse Factors
Your spouse or common-law partner can contribute up to 40 points through education, language proficiency, and Canadian work experience.
5. Obtain a Provincial Nomination (PNP)
A nomination through an Express Entry–linked Provincial Nominee Program grants 600 additional CRS points, almost guaranteeing an ITA.
6. Claim Points for Siblings in Canada
Having a sibling who is a Canadian citizen or PR adds 15 CRS points.
7. Maximize Second Language Skills
Fluency in both English and French can add up to 50 extra CRS points, especially with CLB level 7 or higher in each language.
8. Optimize Education and Credentials
List all your academic qualifications. For the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC), this can earn up to 150 points, plus additional points for Canadian education or language skills.