Introduction

Canada Express Entry is an online immigration system that makes it easy for skilled workers and potential employers to become permanent residents of Canada. Express Entry (EE) operates on a points-based system where applicants will be selected based on the latest CRS score based on core human factors, skill transfer capabilities, and additional factors. Here is a quick guide to help you improve your CRS score.

What is the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)?

The Canadian government employs a points-based system called the CRS, which evaluates and assigns a score to your profile to determine its position within the Express Entry pool. 

The CRS score is based on three major factors: 

> Core Human Capital Factors, 

> Skill Transferability Factors,

> Other Additional Factors.

The CRS provides a maximum of 1,200 points.

• Candidates who do not have a spouse or common-law partner will be considered under the following circumstances:
  • Core Human Capital Factors – 500 points
  • Skill Transferability Factors – 100 points
  • Additional Factors – 600 points 
• Candidates who have a spouse or common-law partner will be considered under the following circumstances:
  • Core Human Capital Factors of the principal applicant – 460 points
  • Core Human Capital Factors of the spouse – 40 points 
  • Skill Transferability Factors – 100 points
  • Additional Factors – 600 points 

What factors determine an individual’s CRS score?

The CRS score is determined by calculating the following factors:

• Provincial Government Nomination for PR
• Educational Qualifications
• Professional Experience 
• Language Proficiency – English and French
• Educational Qualification and Language Proficiency of the Partner or common-law partner
• Job offer in Canada or LMIA
• Employment prospects are positively impacted when the applicant possesses specific education, work experience, and language proficiency combinations.

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How can I improve my CRS score for Express Entry Canada?

Additional CRS points for Express Entry can be gained in the following ways:

• Provincial Nomination

If you want to skyrocket to the forefront of the competition, securing a provincial nomination is the ultimate strategy to make your mark. Applicants opting for provincial nomination get 600 CRS points. Those who choose this path with impeccable organizational and professional skills will undoubtedly thrive. Those who can identify a sponsoring employer for recruitment will achieve success. The priority occupations in each province vary and are subject to change over time. Canadian provinces have been employing their Express Entry-based PNP streams in various innovative and dynamic ways over the last several months and years. To ensure their eligibility for provincial nominations and categories, candidates must maintain updated profiles and remain vigilant for any updates. Upon successful application and receipt of a nomination certificate through the Provincial Nominee Program, applicants shall be granted 600 valuable Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This option is one of the best options for obtaining an invite and also fetching the maximum additional CRS points of 600.

• Post-Secondary Canadian Education

Completing a one- or two-year diploma or certificate program in Canada earns the applicant the possibility of receiving additional CRS 15 points. A three-year post-secondary, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree can award you 30 additional CRS points.

• Second Official Language

Individuals fluent in French will be granted a supplementary bonus along with accruing points for proficiency in a secondary language. The second language with NCLC 7 along with CLB 5 or higher will fetch an additional 50 CRS points. These 50 points can be deduced to 25 points if the English proficiency falls under CLB 4.

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• Upgrade Educational Qualifications

Upgrading one’s level of education leads to an automatic increase in CRS points. Verification of the ECA (Educational Credential Assessment) is required for qualifications attained abroad other than in Canada. The accumulation of points from Bachelor’s degrees can contribute a maximum of 170 points to the overall score.

• Upgrade Employment Qualifications

Although the Non-Canadian experience holds less value compared to the Canadian experience under the Express Entry system, it still holds significance and contributes to the combination factors, equating to a total of 100 points. Your points can be increased through a combination of enhanced language scores and more years of employment experience. A non-Canadian experience of up to three years will earn you points.

• Skills Transferability Factors

A candidate’s skill transferability factors can earn a maximum of 100 points in this category. The Education and Foreign Work Experience sections are subject to a maximum score of 50 points each for their respective skill transferability factors. The below are combinations in which one can gain additional CRS points.

• Combination of IELTS score and Work Experience 

• Combination of IELTS score and Education

• Re-take Language Proficiency Test

Improving one’s language proficiency may increase their score; however, attaining Canadian Benchmark Level 9 or higher could yield an additional 100 points, which, when combined with other factors, adds up to a total of 260 points. To elevate the overall CRS score, a candidate in the Express Entry pool should persist in attending language classes and frequently re-attempt language assessments, as fluency in English and/or French contributes greatly to their eligibility. If you are bilingual (i.e., proficient in English as well as French), you can attempt both language tests and get the maximum CRS points under this section.

• Sibling Living in Canada

The applicant can earn an additional 15 CRS points if his or her sibling (sister or brother) resides in Canada as a permanent resident or citizen. The place of residence of the sibling also helps the candidate for the provincial nomination. 

• Valid Employment Offer from a Canadian company or LMIA

Securing a job opportunity with a reputable Canadian firm not only paves the way for up to 200 additional CRS points but also greatly enhances the likelihood of qualifying for an ITA, streamlining the path to success. If you are not currently residing in Canada, securing an offer may seem like an arduous task; however, implementing specific strategies such as job search on popular job boards, networking, a resume in Canadian format, and many others may bolster your likelihood of receiving one.

Can GreenTree Immigration aid in improving my Canada CRS score?

Yes, GreenTree Immigration offers you first-rate support with regard to services for permanent residency. With Canada Immigration, we determine your CRS score and suggest the most appropriate visa application procedure for you. Among the top three Canadian immigration consultancies in India, we are highly regarded. For our customers’ candidacies to be successful, we go above and beyond.

There are GreenTree Immigration offices in a number of major Indian cities, including Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Coimbatore, and Kerala. One of the most customer-centered immigration and visa experts in India is GreenTree Immigration, if you want to call Canada your home.

Conclusion

This blog explains how to increase your Canadian CRS points and the benefits of each method. Do you wish to live and/or work in Canada as a permanent resident? Please get in touch with our GreenTree Immigration consulting experts as soon as you can so we can help you get your PR as soon as possible.