How Express Entry's CRS calculator works

In Canada, there is a fast-track entry system for permanent residency known as Express Entry, a direct and expedited route, but it requires a high score on the applicant's immigration profile. This score is based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which uses a CRS calculator to see how many points have been accumulated.

Today we'll talk about Immiland Canada's CRS calculator, a new tool that will help you easily find out if you qualify for permanent residence through fast-track entry. Read with me to the end and learn how to calculate your CRS score. Let's get started!

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What is the Comprehensive Classification System (CRS)?

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The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is a point system used by the Canadian government to evaluate and rank immigration candidates under the Express Entry program. Through the CRS, Canada selects the candidates with the best scores, who will receive an invitation (ITA) to apply for permanent residence.

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How do I use the CRS calculator?

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The CRS calculator is a tool that evaluates the key factors that determine whether or not a person is eligible for Express Entry. Among them are:

Basic human factors

• Age: Up to 110 points (maximum for candidates between 20 and 29 years old).
• Education: Up to 150 points (depending on the level of studies).
• Languages: Up to 160 points (for English and/or French).
• Work experience in Canada: Up to 80 points.

2. Spouse factors (if applicable)

• Education: Up to 10 points.
• Languages: Up to 20 points.
• Work experience in Canada: Up to 10 points.

3. Skill transfer factors

• Combination of education and work experience: Up to 50 points.
• Combination of languages and work experience: Up to 50 points.

4. Additional factors

• Studies in Canada: Up to 30 points.
• Brothers in Canada: 15 points.
• Advanced command of French: Up to 50 points.
• Provincial nomination: 600 points (the highest possible increase).

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The maximum possible score on the CRS is 1200 points, and each factor contributes to the total score, which directly influences your chances of receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residence (ITA).

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Minimum average score to receive an invitation (ITA)

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The average minimum score varies with each Express Entry sweepstakes, but is usually between 470 and 510 points. Having more than 500 points generally places you in good standing, although this may change over time and depending on whether the draw is general or category specific.

For example, if a candidate receives a nomination through the Provincial Nomination Program (PNP), they get an additional 600 points on the CRS, which is a high score and almost always guarantees an ITA.

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What is an ITA?

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An ITA(Invitation to Apply) is a document that the Canadian government sends to Express Entry applicants who have obtained a high score in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). When the applicant receives an ITA, he/she can formally apply for permanent residence in Canada.

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What are the steps to apply for Express Entry?

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Express Entry is Canada's immigration system that handles permanent residence applications for skilled workers. The basic steps of the process are:

1. Creation of the profile in the official IRCC portal. Candidates enter their information in the Express Entry system.
2. Entry into the applicant pool : here you are assigned a Comprehensive Rating System (CRS) score (at the end of this article, you will find the link to use our CRS calculator).
3. Receipt of Invitation to Apply (ITA): candidates with the highest scores receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence.
4. Submission of the application: the required documentation is submitted within 60 days of receiving the ITA.
5. Final decision: the government reviews the application and, if approved, the applicant obtains permanent residency.

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Understanding how Express Entry and the CRS score works is essential to successfully applying for permanent residency in Canada. I hope this information has guided you enough to start building a solid immigration profile.

We invite you to use Immiland Canada's CRS calculator to find out your score. to find out your score.

Thank you very much for reading us. If you have any other questions about how to apply for Express Entry, please contact us at See you in the next blog!

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With love, 

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Immiland Canada