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All applicants who create their Express Entry profile are given a score, out of 1,200, based on factors that play an important role in the economic success of the newcomers once they migrate to Canada. These factors include your job experience, language skills (English and/or French), education, approved Job offer, provincial nomination etc.
Overview of the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
Express Entry candidates are given a score out of 1,200 based on the four major sections:
The table below summarizes the maximum points that can be awarded for each factor. Be careful to look into each factor's detailed tab to calculate your CRS score.
- A. Core / human capital factors: these include points for Age, Education, Canadian Work Experience and Language proficiency. These are considered as key to economic success for immigrants.
- B. Spouse or common-law partner factors: these include the accompanying spouse or common-law partner’s Language proficiency, Education, and Canadian Work Experience.
- C. Skills transferability: this section provides additional points to your profile that are based on a combination of factors, e.g a combination of your Education, Language proficiency, and/or Non-Canadian Work Experience.
- D. Additional points: This section awards 600 additional points for a Provincial nomination, and other additional points for a valid job offer, etc..
The table below summarizes the maximum points that can be awarded for each factor. Be careful to look into each factor's detailed tab to calculate your CRS score.
Section/Factor | Maximum CRS points with spouse/partner | Maximum CRS points without spouse/partner |
---|---|---|
A & B. Core / human capital factors | ||
Age | 100 | 110 |
Education level | 150 | 150 |
Language proficiency | 170 | 160 |
Canadian work experience | 80 | 80 |
Total A & B. | 500 | 500 |
C. Skill transferability factors | ||
Combination of (i) Education and (ii) Language proficiency OR Canadian work experience | 50 | 50 |
Combination of (i) Non-Canadian work experience and (ii) Language proficiency OR Canadian work experience | 50 | 50 |
Combination of (i) a Certificate of qualification and (ii) Language proficiency | 50 | 50 |
Total C. | 100 | 100 |
D. Additional points | ||
Provincial nomination | 600 | 600 |
Valid job offer | 200 | 200 |
Post-secondary studies in Canada | 30 | 30 |
French abilities | 50 | 50 |
Sibling in Canada (citizen or permanent resident) | 15 | 15 |
Total D. | 600 | 600 |
TOTAL A + B + C + D | 1200 | 1200 |