Canada's Express Entry system ranks immigration candidates using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Higher scores increase your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Permanent Residency.
Key CRS Scoring Breakdown
- Core Human Capital: Age, education level, official language proficiency (English/French), Canadian work experience (Up to 500 points).
- Spouse Factors: Additional points for spouse's education and language proficiency (Up to 40 points).
- Skill Transferability: Combinations of education + language or foreign work experience + language (Up to 100 points).
- Additional Points: Provincial Nomination (600 pts), Valid Job Offer (50-200 pts), Canadian Study (15-30 pts).
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