CRS CalculatorThis Express Entry CRS Calculator helps you navigate Canada’s Express Entry immigration system by showing you what your CRS score could be. CRS Calculator
Canada is now holding category-based Express Entry draws. Express Entry candidates may be selected for having French language ability or eligible work experience in STEM, healthcare, transportation, agriculture, or trades.
By answering a few simple questions, you’ll instantly receive:
- an initial assessment of how you may enter the Express Entry pool,
- a breakdown of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for each factor, and
- some context on how candidates with those eligibility credentials and points totals may perform in the Express Entry pool.
If you’re wondering why people use this Express Entry CRS Calculator instead of other versions, including the one provided by the Government of Canada, we have an explanation below.
Express Entry Score Calculations
Your results
All Express Entry candidates get a score out of 1,200, based on the four parts of the Comprehensive Ranking System formula.
We invite the highest-ranking candidates from the pool to apply as a permanent resident through regular “rounds of invitations.” See what minimum scores have been in the past.
What’s a competitive CRS score for Express Entry?
What’s a good CRS score? How many points do you need to be invited for Express Entry?
Well, that always changes depending on a few factors. The points requirement (or “cut-off”) changes from draw to draw, and candidates with higher scores can be more confident of securing an invitation to apply.
Also, keep in mind that category-based Express Entry draws tend to have lower score requirements. This is because, in these draws, Canada is only inviting the top-scoring candidates in a specific category. Therefore, there are fewer high-scoring candidates competing for an invitation in these draws.
The information directly below gives a general sense of competitiveness currently, as well as potential next steps for candidates within certain points ranges.
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0-300
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Explore alternatives
This also applies to candidates with scores above 300, but even more so to candidates with lower scores — especially if they don’t have skilled Canadian work experience. It’s probably a good idea to explore alternative ways to move to Canada.
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300-399
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Provinces may start looking for you =>
Some provinces (notably Alberta) have invited candidates with scores in this range through the Provincial Nominee Program. A PNP boost would provide 600 extra points, effectively guaranteeing an invitation to apply in a subsequent Express Entry draw.
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400-499
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Getting better
Candidates in this range can shoot up the rankings with some seemingly minor improvements that can have a big effect, especially when it comes to language (CLB 9 or better for all abilities is the goal!). In this range, candidates may be invited through category-based draws. There may also be additional PNP options for candidates.
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500-549
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Competitive
You're in a good position to receive an ITA. However, IRCC has previously held all-program draws where the CRS cut-off was above 500. Therefore, candidates should always aim to increase their score to make their profile as competitive as possible.
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550+
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Strong
This is a great CRS score — congratulations! Now, while it cannot be guaranteed that you will receive an invitation, a score above 550+ is nonetheless very competitive. If you do want to see about getting even more points, check out these points-boosting opportunities!
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Why use this Express Entry CRS Calculator?
Given that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has its own Express Entry Calculator, one may wonder why one should utilize Moving2Canada’s version. That is a legitimate query. Not only is the IRCC version created by the same government department that invites applicants and approves immigration petitions, it also tallies up the numbers accurately.
Nevertheless, there are a few benefits to figuring out your score with the Moving2Canada Express Entry CRS score Calculator. For instance, the IRCC version asks you to enter the results of your language test; if you are unable to obtain the data, there is no other way to enter your language proficiency using descriptive language. The IRCC version considers you ineligible and prevents you from completing the questionnaire in the absence of language test results. Furthermore, the IRCC version does not specify which Express Entry program or programs you could qualify for. Furthermore, it is difficult to determine how competitive a candidate’s CRS score is in comparison to other applicants because the IRCC version does not provide the minimal scores required in prior Express Entry drawings.
This extra context is provided by the Moving2Canada Express Entry Calculator (this one!), which aids users in navigating their path. It also offers an evaluation of one’s eligibility for the Express Entry pool, a breakdown of one’s CRS score, and a competitiveness analysis based on that score.
What is the CRS score for Canada Express Entry in 2024?
This is a difficult question to answer because of the advent of category-based draws, since your employment will determine the CRS you must score in order to be picked in 2024. In the event that your profession is not one that the category-based draws target, you must strive for a CRS of at least 500. You may receive a worse score if your occupation is targeted. For example, candidates seeking Canada 2024 healthcare jobs now have a CRS score of about 431, while STEM professionals require a CRS score of about 486 to be invited to apply for Canada PR (permanent residency). In either case, your objective while joining the Express Entry pool ought to be to obtain the maximum number of CRS points.
What is the current/latest score draw for the CRS 2024?
There are several draws that happen each month. Rather than focus on the current/ latest draw, you should be more concerned with the CRS draw trend and follow all draws. You can get an update on all Express Entry draws, and that they mean on our comprehensive Express Entry draws page.
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