If you want to apply for permanent immigration to Canada under the Express Entry system, you will have to overcome the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The CRS is often the bane of aspiring immigrants and is a constant source of worry in the weeks leading up to applying for immigration.
So, what exactly is the CRS, and how do you overcome it? Let’s find out below!
A merits-based points system
The CRS is a merits-based points system applicable for every candidate under the Express Entry pool. Each candidate is awarded points based on multiple qualifying factors, with the sum being labelled the CRS score.
Applicants are awarded points out of a possible 1,200, with the highest-scoring candidates being issued invitations to apply for permanent residency in Canada by the country’s government.
The qualifying factors
In total, there are four main factors:
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Factor |
Maximum Points Available |
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Core/Human Capital |
460 (with spouse) or 500 (without spouse) |
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Spouse or Common-Law Partner |
40 |
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Skill Transferability |
100 |
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Additional Points |
600 |
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Total = 1,200 points |
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Core/Human Capital Factors
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Qualifying Factor |
Points |
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With a spouse or common-law partner |
Without a spouse or common-law partner |
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Age |
100 |
110 |
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Level of education |
140 |
150 |
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Official languages proficiency |
150 |
160 |
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Canadian work experience |
70 |
80 |
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Maximum |
460 |
500 |
Spouse or Common-Law Partner
|
Factor |
Points |
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Level of education |
10 |
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Official language proficiency |
20 |
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Canadian Work Experience |
10 |
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Maximum = 40 points |
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Skill Transferability
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Factor |
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Points |
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Education |
Strong Language Proficiency and Post-Secondary Degree |
50 |
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Canadian Work Experience and Post-Secondary Degree |
50 |
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Maximum = 50 points |
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Foreign Work Experience |
Strong language proficiency and foreign work experience |
50 |
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Both Canadian and foreign work experience |
50 |
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Maximum = 50 points |
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Certificate of Qualification |
Strong language proficiency and a certificate of qualification |
50 |
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Maximum = 50 points |
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Additional Points
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Factor |
Points |
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Sibling in Canada (citizen or permanent resident) |
15 |
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French language skills |
30 |
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Post-secondary education in Canada |
30 |
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Arranged employment |
200 |
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PN nomination |
600 |
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Maximum = 600 |
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Now that know all the factors related to the CRS, you can do your research beforehand, and prepare accordingly!
For more information on the qualifying factors and points allocation, get in touch with eduaid. Visit our offices, or give our RCIC registered Immigration consultants a call!
