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Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for Express Entry

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The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) manages Express Entry System and runs varied federal immigration programs to invite skilled workers to immigrate to Canada. The objective of these programs is to address labour market and demographic needs, develop a skilled workforce and strengthen the economy.

Each of the programs has its eligibility criteria. The applicants fulfilling the eligibility criteria of any of the three Express Entry programs can easily apply for the immigration process. Further, using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), a point-based system, these applicants are ranked, and on the basis of these scores, they are invited for permanent residence (Invitation to Apply (ITA)). Through this point-based system, federal authorities select suitable candidates to live and work in the country.

  • The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) makes the immigration system fair and gives everyone an opportunity to apply to live and work in Canada.
  • IRCC organizes Express Entry rounds throughout the year and may invite candidates through general rounds, program-specific rounds, or category-based rounds of invitations.
  • The candidates who receive the Invitation to Apply, must submit their complete profile and pay fees within 60 days.
  • The IRCC takes the final decision and processes most complete Express Entry applications within 6 months or less.

Thus, a higher Comprehensive Ranking System score enhances the chances of attaining Canadian permanent residence. The maximum number of points that one can score is 1,200. The CRS includes core/human capital, spouse or common-law partner, and skill transferability factors, along with up to 600 additional points.

Express Entry Applicants are Scored on the Basis

  • Human Capital Factors
  • Skill Transferability
  • Spouse or Common-law partner
  • Additional Factors

The Above Factors Consider the Following to Determine the CRS Score

  • Age
  • Education qualifications
  • Work experience
  • Language skills (English and/ or French)
  • Canadian education credentials, provincial nomination, French-language ability, and other applicable additional factors
  • Spouse or common-law partner

Note: As of March 25, 2025, IRCC no longer gives CRS points for job offers to current or future candidates in the Express Entry pool. However, candidates should still include job offer details in their profile where a valid job offer is part of program or stream eligibility.

CRS Core Points Consist of:

  • Skills and work experience
  • Spouse or common-law partner’s credentials and factors, including age, language skills, education, etc.
  • Skills transferability

Additional Points Consider

  • Canadian qualifications (degrees, diplomas, or certificates)
  • Provincial Nomination from a province or territory
  • Strong French language skills
  • A sibling that lives in Canada and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

With all the required information and industry experience in hand, ImmigCanada’s immigration consultants can help you improve your CRS score to enhance your chances of gaining Canadian permanent residence. Connect with us today.