Calculate your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score with Newly Launched Express Entry Calculator App

 The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is a points-based system that is used to assess and score your profile and rank it in the Express Entry pool. It's used by the Canadian government to evaluate candidates for immigration to Canada. Understanding how your CRS score is calculated is crucial in optimizing your profile for better chances of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence. In this blog post, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to calculate your latest CRS score.

Factors Influencing CRS Score:

The CRS score is calculated based on several factors including age, level of education, official language proficiency, and Canadian work experience. The maximum CRS score one can attain is 1,200 points. The following is a breakdown of the factors and the points allocated to each:

Core/Human Capital Factors (maximum 500 points for candidates without a spouse or common-law partner, and 460 points for those with a spouse or common-law partner):

• Age
• Education level
• Official language proficiency
• Canadian work experience

Spouse or Common-law Partner Factors (maximum 40 points):

• Education level
• Language proficiency
• Canadian work experience

Skill Transferability Factors (maximum 100 points):

• Education
• Foreign work experience
• Certificate of qualification in a trade occupation issued by a Canadian province or territory

Additional Points (maximum 600 points):

• Provincial nomination
• Offer of arranged employment in Canada
• Canadian educational credential
• French language proficiency
• Sibling in Canada

Step-by-Step Guide to Calculate Your CRS Score:

Age: Determine your age points based on your age at the time of the application.

Education: Calculate the education points by evaluating your highest completed level of education, considering the equivalency of your foreign education in Canada.

Language Proficiency: Your proficiency in English and French is crucial. Determine your language points by referring to your Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) for English and Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) for French.

Canadian Work Experience: Calculate points awarded for the number of years you’ve worked in Canada.

Spousal Factors: If applicable, evaluate your spouse or common-law partner’s level of education, language proficiency, and Canadian work experience.

Skill Transferability: Consider combinations of your skills and experience to gain additional points.

Additional Points: Add any additional points that may apply to your situation, such as provincial nomination, arranged employment, etc.

Total CRS Score: Add up all the points from the above categories to get your total CRS score.

Conclusion:

Understanding the breakdown of the CRS and how points are calculated using our Express Entry Points Calculator can help you identify areas where you can improve your score. Enhancing your language skills, gaining more work experience, or obtaining higher education can significantly impact your CRS score. Keep in mind that the CRS cut-off score changes with each Express Entry draw, so it's essential to aim for the highest score possible to increase your chances of receiving an ITA for Canadian permanent residence.

Keep an eye on our blog for future posts that will delve deeper into strategies to enhance each component of your CRS score, and the latest updates on Canadian immigration policies and procedures. If you are looking to immigrate to Canada, calculating your CRS score is your first step to understanding your eligibility and potential for selection in the Express Entry pool.