CRS
CRS score calculator
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Understanding CRS Score?
CRS, or Comprehensive Ranking System by the government of Canada, is a points-based ranking system used to rank profiles for the Express Entry pool. Candidates can use this Canada Express Entry points calculator to assess their eligibility and identify areas where they need to improve.
The Canada Express Entry Program is used by the federal government of Canada to attract skilled workers from foreign countries. It is the most sought-after federal immigration program in Canada.
The CRS or Canada Express Entry Score is applicable for candidates who are under the following programs –
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Foreign nationals eligible for any one of the three above-mentioned programs are only considered for the Express Entry Program. If they are eligible, candidates must check their CRS scores to check if they are eligible for the Express Entry Program and submit their profiles. The profiles can be submitted using the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) website portal.
Once the IRCC sets the cut-off CRS score, candidates with CRS scores above the cutoff are invited through a randomized draw. This happens every two weeks and the cutoff may change for every cycle as well. Selected Express Entry candidates will be offered an Invitation to Apply (ITA). The candidates can fill in and submit their PR applications within 60 days from the date they have received the ITA.
Factors for calculating CRS scores are divided into four categories:
The sum of points in all four categories is a maximum of 1200 points.
The Canada PR Score calculator ranks potential candidates based on various factors discussed in the following sections.
Factors for calculating CRS scores are divided into four categories:
Factors considered to calculate CRS scores CRS Score?
When calculating the CRS score for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian government also considers whether the applicant is applying with a spouse or common-law partner who is also immigrating to Canada. If the applicant is not applying with a spouse or their spouse is already a permanent resident of Canada or a Canadian citizen, the applicant would be assessed under the “Without a spouse/common-law partner” category.
In this case, the applicant’s CRS score would be calculated based on factors such as age, education, language proficiency, work experience, and other factors contributing to their adaptability in Canada. If the applicant is applying with a spouse or common-law partner who is also immigrating to Canada, they would be assessed under the “With a spouse/common-law partner” category.
The maximum CRS score by adding up all the sections is 1200 points. Different criteria discussed below decide the category an applicant falls under, and the points are awarded on that basis.
Tips to improve CRS scores
Candidates can check CRS scores using the CRS points calculator above to get an idea of the areas they may need to improve upon. Below are a few points that candidates can use to improve their scores and rank higher.