Express Entry CRS Calculator

Legal Disclaimer: This Express Entry CRS tool is intended solely for general guidance and reference purposes. In the event of any discrepancy between the results of this questionnaire and that provided by the Express Entry electronic system, the results provided by the system shall govern, in accordance with provisions of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, and Minister’s Instructions issued under IRPA s.10.3. This Express Entry calculator will be updated from time to time in accordance with changes to the Ministerial Instructions governing Express Entry.

Canada introduced the Express Entry system in 2015. This program facilitates faster processing of applications for various federal economic immigration programs. The Federal Skilled Trades, Federal Skilled Worker, and the Canadian Experience Class are the main programs under the Express Entry program and are very competitive. Immigration candidates are ranked against each other, and only the highest-ranking individuals receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in Canada.

EXPRESS ENTRY:

Canada’s Express Entry system consists of a 2-step process. First, you create an Express Entry profile, providing information on your education, work experience, language, and other skills. Once you submit your profile, you will be placed in a pool of candidates who are compared to each other. Candidates are ranked through the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), and top-ranking candidates are regularly invited to apply for permanent residence. Our Express Entry score calculator can help you determine how many points you would likely receive. The Express Entry CRS score allows you to earn up-to 600 points as core points, and up-to an extra 600 points as additional points. Therefore, you can receive a total of 1,200 points as your Express Entry score.

INVITATION TO APPLY (ITA):

The second step consists of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA), after which you have 60 days to submit an online application and pay the processing fees for permanent residence. IRCC holds an Express Entry draw every few weeks, inviting candidates to submit an application for permanent residency. The highest scoring candidates in the pool are issued an ITA. The Express Entry processing time takes an average of six months or less once an application is complete.

Learn more about Canada’s Express Entry system, how you can improve your score, and what to do if you do not receive an ITA. You can use our Express Entry points calculator below to determine your CRS score.

The CRS score

To effectively rank immigration candidates, the government created a merit-based points system that assigns a score to all candidates in the Express Entry pool. This point system is known as CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System). The score assigned to the candidates is referred to as the CRS score.

The points a candidate gets from the CRS include a comprehensive set of a maximum of 600 and a set of extra points 600 (maximum). Therefore, your total score will be calculated out of 1,200.

The core points: a maximum of 600

Skills and experience factors
Common-law partner or spouse factors such as their education level and language skills
Skills transferability including work experience and education

Additional points: A maximum of 600

Canadian work experience, certificates, diplomas, or degrees
A legitimate job offer
Excellent French language skills
A sister or brother living in Canada who is a permanent resident or citizen of Canada
A nomination from a Canadian territory or province

The sum of your core points and extra points is your total CRS score.

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SECTION A: Core/Human Capital Factors

Your Full Name*

What is your marital status?*

Is your spouse or partner a citizen or permanent resident of Canada?*

Will your spouse or partner come with you to Canada?*

What is your age?*

What is the highest level of education that you've obtained?*

Has your foreign degree been assessed for it's Canadian equivalence?

What was the result of the test?

(For example: Bachelor's of Science, Diploma in Marketing etc.)

Name of your credential:

(For example: Bachelor's of Science, Diploma in Marketing etc.)

Name of your school:

(For example: Bachelor's of Science, Diploma in Marketing etc.)

How many years was your course or study?

Was this a full-time program?

Was this an online or distance learning program?

What country did you obtain this degree/diploma?

Do you have any other degrees or diplomas?

Name of your credential:

(For example: Bachelor's of Science, Diploma in Marketing etc.)

Name of your school:

How many years was your course or study?

Was this a full-time program?

Was this an online or distance learning program?

What country did you obtain this degree/diploma?

(For example: Bachelor's of Science, Diploma in Marketing etc.)

Which language test did you take for your first official language?*

Test results must be less than two years old.

Please upload your language test results

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Enter your test scores:

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Rate your English language skills:

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Rate your French language skills:

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Did you take other language tests? *

If so, which language test did you take for your second official language?
Test results must be less than two years old.

Did you take other language tests? *

If so, which language test did you take for your second official language?
Test results must be less than two years old.

Please upload your language test results

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Speaking*

Listening*

Reading*

Writing*

Speaking*

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Reading*

Writing*

Speaking*

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Reading*

Writing*

In the last ten years, how many years of skilled work experience do you have OUTSIDE of Canada?*

It must be paid and full-time (or an equal amount in part-time).

In the last ten years, how many years of skilled work experience do you have working IN Canada?*

It must be paid and full-time (or an equal amount in part-time).

What is the name of the Canadian company that you worked for?*

How long have you worked for this company?*

What is your position or job title at this company?*

Are there any other Canadian companies that you worked for?*

It must be paid and full-time (or an equal amount in part-time).

What is the name of the Canadian company that you worked for?*

How long have you worked for this company?*

What is your position or job title at this company?*