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Canada CRS Score Calculator

Calculate your score with the help of the Canada CRS Tool. The Express Entry system of Canada requires the candidates to score 67 points to qualify for Express Entry profile creation with the IRCC. The candidate’s Express Entry profile plays a crucial role in migrating to Canada via the Express Entry system as a permanent resident.

A minimum of 67 points for a Canada PR can be scored via various eligibility factors. The application will be evaluated using a points-based system that comprise of the six following factors –

Factor 1: Age

Factor 2: Education

Factor 3: Experience

Factor 4: Language Skills

Factor 5: Arranged Employment in Canada [LMIA Approved]

Factor 6: Adaptability

Age – Maximum 12 points

Points will be assigned to the candidates based on age, with a maximum of 12 points that can be awarded to the candidates. The score calculation based on age is done from the date of application submission.

Education – Maximum 25 points

A maximum of 25 immigration points will be assigned to candidates based on their educational qualifications. An ECA Report from an authorized agency is mandatory for overseas education. An ECA (Educational Credential Assessment) Report testifies if your overseas education levels are equivalent to the Canadian education standards.

Experience – Maximum 15 points

The Express Entry system also allots points based on work experience. Candidates are assigned points based on the years they have worked full-time, with a minimum of 30 hours per week. Any part-time work that is equivalent to the above line is also qualifiable. This experience factor can get you a maximum of 15 points.

Language skills – Maximum28 points

Language skills are one of the fundamental factors of Express Entry eligibility. Candidates with French or English knowledge can score points for PR eligibility. A maximum of 28 points are assigned to candidates based on language skills like reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

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Arranged Employment in Canada – Maximum 10 points

Candidates with a minimum of 12 months' job offer from a registered Canadian employer can score eligibility points. The employment offer must be received before application submission as a Federal Skilled worker.

Adaptability – Maximum 10 points

Points are given based on any work history, study, or relatives in the country. Even the primary applicant's spouse who immigrates to Canada can score additional points via the Adaptability factor.

How to improve CRS score?

CRS scores can always be improved, as the Express Entry Draws are regularly held. A high CRS score will boost your chances of acquiring an ITA (Invitation to Apply) for the PR.

Here are a few tips you can implement to improve your CRS score:

Increase your language score: Scoring well in English language tests like IELTS, PTE, etc., can help increase the CRS score. For example, candidates who score a CLB of 9 can get a maximum of 136 points to add to their CRS score. Candidates who appear for a French language test can also score up to 74 points.

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 600 points are added to the Express Entry profiles of candidates who receive an ITA (Invitation to Apply).  

Employment offer [LMIA Approved]: 200 points are allotted to candidates who receive an employment offer that is LMIA-recognized and from a registered Canadian employer.

Education in Canada: Candidates who complete a recognized diploma or degree in Canada can receive up to 30 points.   

Dependents in the Application: Candidates who apply for the visa with their spouse can receive additional points. 20 points will be given for the language proficiency factor, while work experience and educational factor can get you 10 points each, totaling 40 points.

Work experience in Canada: Candidates with full-time work experience of less than three years and who wish to continue their employment can get up to 153 CRS points.

Canada PR points calculator

A Minimum of 67 points out of 100 must be scored to apply for a Canada PR. The table below lists the factors based on which the Canada PR points are evaluated.

Factors that affect	Score points
Age	Maximum 12 points
Education	Maximum 25 points
Language Proficiency	Maximum 28 points (English and/or French)
Work Experience	Maximum 15 points
Adaptability	Maximum of 10 points
Arranged employment	Additional 10 points (not mandatory).

Express Entry points calculator

Candidates who score 67 points qualify to apply for a PR via the Express Entry system. Some of the top immigration programs that Express Entry offers are as follows:

• Federal Skilled Worker program (FSWP)
• Federal Skilled Trades program (FSTP)
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Applications accepted in the Express Entry pool receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR (Permanent residence). A high CRS score is required to receive an invitation. 

Candidates submitting their profile in the Express Entry pool will be assigned a CRS score out of 1200 points. On average, the IRCC conducts around 2 Draws monthly and issues ITAs for PR to candidates with the highest ranking.

Points are allotted based on the following categories that are listed below:

• Age
• Level of education
• Official Language proficiency
• Second official language
• Canadian work experience  

You can tally your CRS score with the help of the calculations given below:

• Human Capital (or) Core Factor + Common-law partner (or) spouse factor = 500 points
• Core Factor (or) Human Capital + Common-law partner (or) spouse factor + Transferability Factors = 500 points
• Human Capital (or) Core factor + Common-law partner (or) spouse factor + Transferability Factors + Additional points = 1200 points

Age: [Maximum points: 100 with spouse, 110 without)

Age (years)	CRS points without spouse/partner	CRS points with spouse/partner
17 or younger	0	0
18	99	90
19	105	95
20 to 29	110	100
30	105	95
31	99	90
32	94	85
33	88	80
34	83	75
35	77	70
36	72	65
37	66	60
38	61	55
39	55	50
40	50	45
41	39	35
42	28	25
43	17	15
44	6	5
45 or older	0	0

 

Education: [Maximum points: 150]

Education Level	CRS points without spouse/partner	CRS points with spouse/partner
		Principal Applicant	Spouse/Partner
Doctoral (PhD) degree	150	140	10
Master’s degree, OR professional degree	135	126	10
Two or more credentials, with at least one for a program of three years or more	128	119	9
Three-year or more post-secondary credential	120	112	8
Two-year post-secondary credential	98	91	7
One-year post-secondary credential	90	84	6
Secondary (high) school diploma	30	28	2
Less than secondary (high) school	0	0	0

 

Language proficiency: [Maximum points: 170 with spouse & 16 without spouse]

First Official Language	CRS points without spouse/partner	CRS points with spouse/partner
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)		Principal Applicant	Spouse/Partner
CLB3 or less	0	0	0
CLB4	6	6	0
CLB5	6	6	1
CLB6	9	8	1
CLB7	17	16	3
CLB8	23	22	3
CLB9	31	29	5
CLB10 or more	34	32	5

 

Canada work experience: [Maximum points: 80]

Canadian Work Experience	CRS points without spouse/partner	CRS points with spouse/partner
		Principal Applicant	Spouse/Partner
Less than one year	0	0	0
One year	40	35	5
Two years	53	46	7
Three years	64	56	8
Four years	72	63	9
Five years or more	80	70	10

CRS score for Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) authorizes the province to look for skilled immigrants with skills listed on the Federal Express Pool. OINP is vastly based on the Human Capital Priorities stream. Express Entry applicants are also eligible to apply for PNP registered under OINP. The OINP requires a minimum score of 400 points, skills, and educational qualifications to settle in Ontario.

The table below has a complete breakdown of the factors and the points allotted for each element.

Factors	Maximum points Awarded
Language Proficiency	28
Educational Qualifications	25
Work Experience	15
Age	12
Arranged Employment	10
Adaptability	10

 

Candidates can calculate their score for the Ontario PNP using the Ontario PNP points calculator. A score of 100 is given to candidates aged between 20-29 with a spouse accompanying them to the country. Candidates within the same age group who do not have a spouse accompanying them can receive 110 points.

 

*The maximum score will differ depending on the other factors in the eligibility points calculator. 

 

Calculate the CRS score for Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

Manitoba is a well-sorted Canadian province offering a high standard of living with plenty of career opportunities. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is a provincial immigration program that allows skilled workers to contribute to the growth and development of the province. Candidates are required to meet the eligibility requirements to receive the provincial nomination.

Factors	Points
Language	20 Bonus points – 5 (if you know both official languages)
Age	10
Work Experience	15
Education	25
Adaptability	20
Total	100

 

Key points to note:

• The minimum CRS score required to apply for the PR is 60 points out of 100. The score differs based on age, work experience, and education.
• Shortlisted Express Entry profiles receive 600 additional points.

 

Calculate CRS score for Alberta

The entire process of receiving a provincial nomination from Alberta is comparatively easy. The AINP (Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program) Express Entry stream coordinates with the Express Entry program of the Federal government. Applicants keen on obtaining a nomination must score at least 67 points. Candidates with a provincial nomination receive 600 points. The additional points can guarantee an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the next round of Express Entry draw.

You can receive an NOI if:

• You have an Express Entry profile active in the Express Entry pool.
• You have expressed an interest in permanently migrating to Alberta.
• You choose an occupation that aligns with the economic development and diversification plans.
• You must have scored a minimum of 300 CRS points.

 

Candidates with the adaptability factors listed below stand a better chance of getting selected via the AINP. The factors include –

 

• A verified employment offer or work experience in Alberta.
• Must have graduated from any of the post-secondary educational institutions in Alberta with a job offer.
• Anybody with parents, siblings, or children living in Alberta as permanent residents.

 

Selection Factors	Points Allocated
Arranged Employment	10
Adaptability	10
Age	12
Work Experience	15
Education	25
Ability to communicate in English/ French	28
Total	100
Passing Score	67

 

Calculate CRS score for Nova Scotia

Candidates who wish to immigrate to Canada via the PNP program must score 67 points. The points are assigned based on age, education, work experience adaptability, arranged employment, language proficiency, etc.

Education:

Level of Education	Points
Doctoral level	25
Master’s level/professional degree	23
At least 2 post-secondary credentials, one of which is a 3-year or longer one	22
A 3-year or longer post-secondary credential	21
A 2-year post-secondary credential	19
A 1-year post-secondary credential	15
Secondary school	5

 

Language Proficiency:

Proficiency	Level	Points
	Official Language 1
Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing	Intermediate IELTS 6.0/6.0/6.0/6.0	4 / Ability
Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing	High intermediate IELTS 6.5/7.5/6.5/6.5	5 / Ability
Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing	Advanced IELTS 7.0/8.0/7.0/7.0	6 / Ability
Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing	Spouse/partner’s official language (CLB4) IELTS 4.0/4.5/3.5/4.0	5
	Maximum	24
	Official Language 2
Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing	CLB/NCLC 5 in all abilities IELTS 5.0/5.0/4.0/5.0	4
	Maximum	4

 

Work Experience:

Work Experience	Points
1 year (Min. threshold)	9
2-3 years	11
4-5 years	13
6+	15

 

Age:

Age of Applicant	Points
18 – 35	12
36	11
37	10
38	9
39	8
40	7
41	6
42	5
43	4
44	3
45	2
46	1
47+	0

 

Arranged Employment:

The Applicant	And	Points
Is currently working in Canada on an LMIA-based work permit and his or her work in Canada is considered “skilled” (TEER 0, 1, or 2 and 3 level).	The work permit is valid when a Canada PR application is made (and) The employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant.	10
Is currently working in Canada on an LMIA-exempt work permit or a work permit issued under a provincial/territorial Agreement	The work permit is valid when a permanent residence application is made (and) The employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant.	10 points
Does not hold a valid work permit and isn’t otherwise authorized to work in Canada.	A prospective employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant; (and) The offer of employment has received a positive LMIA	10
Holds a valid work permit or is otherwise authorized to work in Canada, but does not fall under one of the two above scenarios.	The work permit or authorization is valid when a permanent residence application is made; A prospective employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant; (and) The offer of employment has received a positive LMIA	10
*The applicant is expected to have a valid work permit during the issuance of Canada PR visa.

 

Adaptability:

Adaptability	Points
PA previous work in Canada (min. 1 year TEER 0, 1, 2 and 3)	10
Previous study in Canada	5
Previous study in Canada – accompanying spouse/partner	5
Previous work in Canada – accompanying spouse/partner	5
Arranged employment in Canada	5
Relative in Canada – 18 years or older	5
Language ability CLB 4 or above – accompanying spouse/partner (IELTS 4.0/4.5/3.5/4.0)	5

 

Calculate CRS score for Saskatchewan

Candidates require at least 60 points to apply for the Saskatchewan PNP program and here's how you can calculate your eligibility scores:

FACTOR I: LABOUR MARKET SUCCESS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING	POINTS
Master’s or Doctorate degree (Canadian equivalency).	23
Bachelor’s degree OR at least a three-year degree at a university or college.	20
Trade certification equivalent to journeyperson status in Saskatchewan.	20
Canadian equivalency diploma that requires two (but less than three) years at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other post-secondary institution.	15
Canadian equivalency certificate or at least two semesters (but less than a two-year program) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other post-secondary institution.	12
SKILLED WORK EXPERIENCE
a) Work experience in the 5 years prior to application submission date.
5 years	10
4 years	8
3 years	6
2 years	4
1 year	2
b) In the 6-10 years prior to the application submission date.
5 years	5
4 years	4
3 years	3
2 years	2
Under 1 year	0
LANGUAGE ABILITY
a) First Language Test (English or French)
CLB 8 or higher	20
CLB 7	18
CLB 6	16
CLB 5	14
CLB 4	12
English or French speaker without language test results.	0
b) Second Language Test (English or French)
CLB 8 or higher	10
CLB 7	8
CLB 6	6
CLB 5	4
CLB 4	2
Not applicable	0
AGE
Less than 18 years	0
18 – 21 years	8
22 – 34 years	12
35 – 45 years	10
46 – 50 years	8
More than 50 years	0
MAXIMUM POINTS FOR FACTOR I	80
FACTOR II: CONNECTION TO SASKATCHEWAN LABOUR MARKET & ADAPTABILITY
Points are given for having a connection to the Saskatchewan labor market. This shows your ability to successfully settle in Saskatchewan as a permanent resident.
The following points are for the Employment Offer subcategory only:
High skilled employment offers from a Saskatchewan employer	30
The following points are for the Occupation In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry subcategories only:
Close family relatives in Saskatchewan	20
Past work experience in Saskatchewan	5
Past student experience in Saskatchewan	5
MAXIMUM POINTS FOR FACTOR II	30
MAXIMUM POINTS TOTAL: I + II =	110

CRS score required for Canada PR Visa in 2023

Candidates require 67 points out of 100 in the points grid of the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) to qualify for Canada PR application in 2023. The table given below lists the factors, eligibility criteria, and the points rewarded for each of those categories:

Age	Max. 12 points	Those between 18-35 years get maximum points. Those above 35 get lesser points while the maximum age to qualify is 45 years.
Education	Max. 25 points	Applicant’s educational qualification must be equal to higher secondary education under Canadian standards.
Language Proficiency	Max. 28 points (English and/or French)	Applicants must have at least 6 bands in IELTS. They get extra points if proficient in French.
Work Experience	Work Experience Max. 15 points	For minimum points applicants should have at least one year of full-time work experience. More years of work experience means more points.
Adaptability	Max. of 10 points	If the spouse or common law partner of the applicant is willing to migrate to Canada, he is entitled to 10 extra points for adaptability.
Arranged employment	Additional 10 points (not mandatory).	A maximum of 10 points if applicants have a valid offer from a Canadian employer.

Determine the CRS score by evaluating the CRS score based on Human Capital factors:

Human capital factor	Spouse/common law partner accompanying you	Spouse/common law partner not accompanying you
Age	100	110
Educational Qualification	140	150
Language proficiency	150	160
Canadian work experience	70	80

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