Find your NOC
Your job, and the work you have done in the past, must be skill type 0, or level A or B to use Express Entry. The Express Entry system manages applications for permanent residence.
What is a CRS Score?
The CRS is a points-based system that the Canadian government uses to assess and score your profile and rank it in the Express Entry pool. This CRS Calculator will determine and calculate your CRS score based on the answers you provide. The CRS calculator will estimate your CRS score which will determine if you are eligible for Canadian Permanent Residency through the Express Entry Program. This Express Entry Calculator tool lets you estimate your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for Express Entry immigration to Canada.
What is a CRS Score?
If you want to improve your CRS score to get picked for an Express Entry draw there are several ways you can! Improving your CRS score is the best way to increase your chances at getting an invitation.
How Points for CRS Score are Calculated for Express Entry Candidates
A. Core/Human Capital Factors
| Factors | Points Per Factor – With a Spouse or Common-Law Partner | Points per Factor – Without a Spouse or Common-Law Partner |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 100 | 110 |
| Level of Education | 140 | 150 |
| Official Languages Proficiency | 150 | 160 |
| Canadian Work Experience | 70 | 80 |
B. Spouse or Common-Law Partner Factors
| Factors | Points Per Factor (Maximum 40 points) |
|---|---|
| Level of Education | 10 |
| Official Language Proficiency | 20 |
| Canadian Work Experience | 10 |
A. Core/Human Capital + B. Spouse or common-law partner factors = Maximum 500 points (with OR without a spouse or common-law partner)
C. Skill Transfer Ability Factors
| Education | Points Per Factor (Maximum 50 points) |
|---|---|
| With good/strong official language proficiency AND a post-secondary degree | 50 |
| With Canadian work experience AND a post-secondary degree | 50 |
| Foreign Work Experience | Points Per Factor (Maximum 50 points) |
|---|---|
| With good/strong official languages proficiency (Canadian Language Benchmark [CLB] level 7 or higher) AND foreign work experience | 50 |
| With Canadian work experience AND foreign work experience | 50 |
| Certificate of qualification (for people in trade occupations) | Points Per Factor (Maximum 50 points) |
|---|---|
| With good/strong official languages proficiency and a certificate of qualification | 50 |
A. Core/Human Capital + B. Spouse or common-law partner + C. Transferability factors = Maximum 600 points
D. Additional Points
| Factors | Maximum points per factor |
|---|---|
| Brother or sister living in Canada (citizen or permanent resident) | 15 |
| French Language Skills | 30 |
| Post-secondary education in Canada | 30 |
| Arranged employment | 200 |
| PN Nomination | 600 |
A. Core/Human Capital + B. Spouse or common-law partner + C. Transferability factors + D. Additional Points = Grand total – Maximum 1,200 points
