Canada Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for Express Entry

Are you looking to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker? The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is your ticket to understanding how you can stand out in the Express Entry pool. Let's dive into how the CRS works and how you can boost your score to secure that coveted invitation to apply for permanent residency.

Why Does Canada Use the CRS?

Canada uses the CRS to identify candidates with the highest potential for success in the Canadian labor market. The system is backed by extensive research showing that immigrants who score well on the CRS are more likely to have strong employment outcomes, higher earnings, and lower unemployment rates.

CRS Points Breakdown

The CRS assigns points based on three main categories:

  1. Core Human Capital Factors

  2. Skill Transferability Factors

  3. Additional Factors (including provincial nomination, job offer, Canadian education, sibling in Canada, or French language skills)

Points Distribution:

  • Without a spouse/common-law partner:

    • Core Human Capital: maximum 500 points

    • Skill Transferability: maximum 100 points

    • Additional Factors: maximum 600 points

  • With a spouse/common-law partner:

    • (Principal Applicant) Core Human Capital: maximum 460 points

    • (Spouse) Core Human Capital: maximum 40 points

    • Skill Transferability: maximum 100 points

    • Additional Factors: maximum 600 points

Special Points:

  • French Language Ability:

    • 25 points for intermediate French (CLB 7) and English language (CLB 4 or lower).

    • 50 points for intermediate French (CLB 7) and English language (CLB 5 or higher).

  • Sibling in Canada:

    • 15 points if you or your spouse/common-law partner has a sibling in Canada who is a citizen or permanent resident.

Steps to Start Your Express Entry Journey

  1. Learn More: Visit the CWC Immigration Solutions Express Entry page to understand the process.

  2. Check Your Eligibility: Use CWC Immigration Solutions’ free CRS calculator to check your score.

  3. Stay Updated: Follow the latest CRS score trends on our Express Entry draw page.

  4. Boost Your Score: Explore strategies to improve your CRS score.

  5. Create Your Profile: Once, you have created your profile, submit your Express Entry profile on the IRCC official website. It is mandatory to complete your language tests before the submission and obtain an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).

By understanding and optimizing your CRS score, you can significantly enhance your chances of immigrating to Canada through the Express Entry system. For any queries, you can contact our team for the best immigration advice.