In 2019, there were 332,331 profiles submitted in the Express Entry Pool and 360,998 profiles in 2020. The Canadian Government ranks these applicants using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Each candidate is given a score based on their merit which they can earn in many ways.The CRS awards individual points in two categories: the main set of 600 points and a set of additional 600 points upon Provincial Nomination.
CRS POINTS BREAKDOWN
CRS Points are given on basis of various factors. The maximum points are mentioned below. The score mentioned starts to diminish if they’re higher or lower than the given score: -
1. Core/ Human Capital Factors
Age (20-29 years)
· With Spouse- 100 Points
· Without Spouse- 110 Points
Education (Doctoral Level of University Degree)
· With Spouse- 140 Points
· Without Spouse- 150 Points
Language Proficiencies (CLB 10 or higher)
· With Spouse- 150 Points
· Without Spouse- 160 Points
Canadian Work Experience (5 years or more)
· With Spouse- 70 Points
· Without Spouse- 80 Points
2. Spouse or Common-Law Factors
Education (Ph.D. or Master’s Degree)
· Maximum- 10 Points
Language Proficiencies (CLB 9 or more)
· Maximum- 20 Points
Canadian Work Experience (5 years or more)
· Maximum- 10 Points
3. Skill Transferability Factors (MAX: 100 Points)
3.1 EDUCATION-
With strong language proficiency and Post-Secondary Degree
· Maximum- 50 Points
With Canadian Work Experience and Post-Secondary Degree
· Maximum- 50 Points
3.2 FOREIGN WORK EXPERIENCE-
With strong language proficiency (CLB 7) and foreign work experience
· Maximum- 50 Points
With Canadian work experience and foreign work experience
· Maximum- 50 Points
3.3 QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATES
With strong language proficiency and a certificate of qualification
· Maximum-50 Points
Core/ Human Capital Factors + Spouse or Common-Law Factor + Skill Transferability Factors= Maximum 600 Points.
However, there are a certain number of ways an applicant can increase their CRS Scores: -
1. Achieving Provincial Nominee Program Nomination
2. Obtaining a Job Offer From a Canadian Employer
3. Boosting your Educational Qualifications
4. Increasing Work Experience
5. Improving Language Proficiency
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