CRS Score Calculator for Canada Immigration
2023

What is the Express Entry Program 2023?

The main source for skilled immigrants in Canada – Express entry program was introduced in 2015 to manage the profiles of the immigrants who have applied for Canada PR through Canada’s three major skilled economic immigration programs:

• Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC)
• Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC)
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

What is CRS ?

Implemented by Express Entry Program, CRS is a ranking system that ranks express profiles in the express entry pool. Higher ranked profiles are issued ITAs (Invitation to Apply) through frequently held express entry draws. ITA allows the express entry candidate to submit their application with the proper set of documents for Canada PR Visa to the Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) within 60 days of getting the ITA.

Express Entry 2023 Vs Canada PNP

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is another immigration program for skilled immigrants to apply for Canada PR Visa. Every province in Canada (except Quebec) has these PNPs that allows them to nominate skilled immigrants for permanent resident status in respective province, who are able to meet the requirements of the local labour market.

When compared to the Federal government’s Express Entry program, PNPs have much lower requirements for immigrants to meet. Every PNP has different requirements that are based on the demand of labour market of the province, and if an immigrant is able to meet those requirements (Job-offer, Connection to the province, Occupation in-demand) they are given the provincial nomination certificate. There are some PNPs that even do not require the candidate to have a CRS score.

Latest

IRCC held express draws in approximately two weeks to issue ITAs to the higher-ranked profiles in the express pool. Each express draw has a minimum CRS score requirement (CRS score cut-off). Express profiles that are able to meet the required minimum CRS score are issued the ITA. In the latest express draw, the CRS score cut-off was set at 472 points. This means that the express entry profile in the express pool with the CRS score of 472 or more points was issued the ITAs.

What are the to requirements for Canada PR Visa?

• Minimum of one year of work experience in a skilled occupation that is categorized under NOC (National Occupation Classification) skill type 0, A or B in the last 10 years
• Minimum CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) level 7 under language proficiency
• Education must be equivalent to the Canadian education system (Education Credential Assessment) and must have a minimum of a post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate
• Must provide proof of settlement funds
• Clear the unique 67 points system assessment

What is the cost to apply for Canada PR Visa?

The following table will help you get an approximate of the cost to apply for Canada PR Visa:

What are the major factors that affect the CRS score?

Earlier we have discussed how the points are awarded in Canada Express Entry Points Calculator. Here, we will discuss six major selection factors that can affect your CRS score and can assist you in clearing the 67 point system. Following factors based on which points are also awarded in 67 point assessment grid:

• Education – Max 25 points
• Language Skills – Max 28 points
• Work Experience – Max 15 points
• Age – Max 12 points
• Arranged Employment – Max 10 points
• Adaptability – Max 10 points

Above are the points based on which 67 points calculator works for Canada Immigration. These factors can also affect your CRS score.

What are the Ways to Improve CRS Score 2023?

Due to the higher CRS score requirement, many of the express profiles are not able to meet those requirements. For express entry candidates, to increase their chances of getting an ITA, they have to improve their CRS score. We have divided the factors based on the time taken to work on them – Fast methods and Slow Methods.:

Fast methods to improve the CRS score in 2023 are as follows:

• Language proficiency is one of the factors based on which CRS points are awarded. If the candidate is able to score higher in language tests like IELTS etc, they can improve their CRS score
• Spouse Factors: Candidate who is applying with their spouse/common-law partner can get extra points for their qualifications.

Slow methods for improving CRS score are as follows:

• Provincial Nomination: The major way of improving the CRS score is getting a provincial nomination certificate. It gives a boost of 600 CRS points to the express profile.
• Job-offer: Pre-arranged job offer can award CRS points ranging from 50 to 200 points
• Higher Education
• Work Experience

CRS score History for 2019

Following is a table that shows the express draws that were held in the year 2019 and the corresponding CRS score cut-off.

Next Express Draw Prediction – The CRS score cut-off is mainly affected by two factors:

• Size of Draw
• Time Interval b/w two consecutive express draw

If the size of the draw is larger than the minimum CRS score requirement is decreased. It’s reversed in case of the time interval, with more time b/w express draws leads to an increase in CRS score cut-off.

How can Abroad Pathway help you with your Canada PR?:

Abroad Pathway Immigration Consultant makes full effort to ensure the quality of the information available in this CRS tool for the complete Canada express entry points system (CRS calculator 2023). However, before depending on the information contained in the Tool, users should carefully assess their completeness and relevance to their purpose. The information in the tool is provided for informational purposes only. Nothing in the Tool should be used as professional advice and the Tool does not replace the advice of a lawyer. Users should contact a qualified Canadian immigration lawyer and obtain appropriate professional advice regarding their particular situation before any action or decision is made based on any of the information provided on the tool. Abroad Pathway Immigration Consultant accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage incurred by the use or trust in the tool or the information it contains and cannot guarantee and assumes no legal responsibility or responsibility for the accuracy of the information.

Related FAQs:

Why use CRS Points Calculator?

Canada Immigration is a point-based immigration process. One of the fastest immigration pathways to Canada PR Visa is the Express Entry Program. In order to invite candidates with higher skill sets and rank profiles based on their credentials, express entry uses a ranking system – Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Now, in order to calculate your CRS score that is awarded based on various selection factors, one needs the assistance of the CRS calculator.

Where I can get an ECA?

Education Credential Assessment (ECA) is required to prove pursued education is equivalent to Canadian education. Some of the designated organizations from IRCC for ECA are as follows:

• Comparative Education Service: University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
• International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
• World Education Services
• International Qualifications Assessment Service
• International Credential Evaluation Service

For how much time express profile is valid in an express pool?

An express entry profile is valid for 12 months from when it is submitted into the express pool. When the profile is not selected in 12 months, the candidate is required to re-submit their profile, within 60 days of time. If the candidate is not able to re-submit, then they have to create a new express profile.

Other Provincial Calculators:

• Ontario Points Calculator
• Alberta Points Calculator
• SINP Points Calculator
• Nova Scotia Points Calculator