How to Improve Your CRS Score for Canada Express Entry
In this post we share tips on How to improve your CRS score and boost your chances to achieve ITA for permanent residence in Canada!
What is Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) ?
The Comprehensive Ranking System or CRS is a method that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) uses to evaluate how you will rank in the Express Entry draw pool amongst other candidates. Your Express Entry profile is assessed based on the following criteria:
- skills;
- education;
- language ability;
- work experience; and
- other factors.
You will be given points in various categories and your points will then be totaled to give you your CRS score.
10 Ways to Increase your CRS score?
1. Improve Your Language Test Scores
This is probably one of the quickest and easiest ways to boost your CRS score and there are two ways you can do this:
- Learn a second language; or
- Simply retake your original first language test.
The highest Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level you can achieve is CLB 9 so if you’ve scored anything less, there’s always room to claim extra points. For example, if you are already fluent in English and have always wanted to learn French, you could get an additional 22 points for a second language skill if you’re applying with your spouse or partner and 24 extra points if you’re applying alone. You can also earn more points if you have a high level of proficiency (CLB7 or higher) and a post-secondary degree under skill transferability factors.
2. Increase Work Experience
If you’re applying for your Canadian visa from outside Canada and haven’t managed to accumulate more than three years of work experience it might be a good idea to gain an extra year or two to gain more skills transferability points. If you are already working in Canada on a temporary work permit the same applies. In fact, you’ll be able to claim more CRS points for Canadian work experience, so aim for five years or higher if you can. Also, be sure to indicate that you are still currently employed in Canada when you create your Express Entry profile so that your points automatically increase as your work experience does.
Top Tip: Even though there are limits as to how many CRS points you can earn, don’t be afraid to list extra work experience and expertise as you never know whether or not your skill may be in demand in a specific province which could lead to a coveted Provincial Nomination!
3. Get a Provincial Nomination (PN)
Why is a Provincial Nomination (PN) so coveted you may ask? It’s worth an incredible 600 CRS points and since the maximum CRS score is 1200, it means that just by having a PN, you’ll already be halfway there. The CRS cut off scores in 2020 have ranged between 431 and 808 so far, which means that even in a draw with a high score of 800, you would only need an additional 200 points to qualify. On average, the cut-off score overall draws in 2020 has been 551 CRS points, which means that just by having a PN you may already be a shoo-in, but let’s take a look at the worst-case scenario!
You could easily earn 100 points just by being 20-29 years old with a three-year qualification, which is worth an additional 112 to 120 points. Now add those 600 extra points for your PN and you’re set!
Top Tip: Be sure to express interest in your province of choice when you create your Express Entry online profile. The IRCC has slowly been allocating more spots for PNP-express entry-linked applicants so be sure not to miss out!
4. Complete another Qualification
Now we know that completing another educational program takes some time, but it can essentially help you increase your CRS score. Not only will you be able to get more human capital points with a higher level of education but you could also earn more skills transferability points.
Top Tip: Don’t forget to express interest in your province of choice when you create your Express Entry online profile. The IRCC has slowly been allocating more spots for PNP Express Entry-linked applicants so be sure not to miss out!
5. Get a Job Offer in Canada
Getting a job offer in Canada before you make the move is always a good idea but it’s important to note that if you want to claim points for it, it will need to meet certain criteria. It will have to be a full-time continuous paid employment offer for at least one year and you will need the offer in writing from your employer. By having a valid job offer in Canada you will not only make things easier for yourself once you arrive but you’ll be able to add up to 200 CRS points to your score!
6. Hire a Recruiter to Help you Find Work in Canada
If you are struggling to find a job online, why not enlist the help of a professional. They will be able to assist you with your digital resume and will also have access to a huge database of potential employers nationwide and jobs in Canada that match your qualifications, skills, and work experience. It’s important to optimize your chances as much as possible so if you need the help of a recruitment agency in Canada, do it!
Top Tip: Don’t solely rely on either online job websites or a recruiter. Maximize your chances and use both.
7. Do You Have a Sibling in Canada?
Did you know that just by having a brother or sister who is currently living in Canada, who is either a citizen or permanent residency, your chances of success automatically increase? That’s right, just by having a sibling through blood, adoption, marriage or common-law partnership, you will be able to claim an extra 15 points but you’ll have to be able to provide proof of your relationship, for example, a birth certificate.
Top Tip: If you don’t qualify for Express Entry you may also be eligible to apply through Canada’s family sponsorship program.
8. Apply with Your Spouse
Planning on immigrating to Canada as a couple? Why not submit your Canada visa applications together. By submitting your application with your spouse or common-law partner you could boost your CRS score substantially. You could earn up to 20 points for your language skills, 10 points if either of you has Canadian work experience, another 10 points each for your education qualification which adds up to 40 points. This is not to say that you won’t be able to claim these points as a single applicant just in other areas.
Top Tip: Don’t be afraid to change things up. Decide who the principal applicant will be based on whoever has the highest CRS points. You can, of course, apply separately but this runs the risk of your loved one possibly not receiving an ITA. If you both receive ITAs you will need to submit your ITA for permanent residence together
9. Use a CRS Calculator
If you aren’t sure about ways to improve your CRS score or exactly how to do it, the best option is to use a CRS calculator. As we mentioned earlier, the Government has a great CRS tool that is free for everyone to use however some immigration companies will either offer free evaluation or better yet have developed their own CRS calculator to give a more accurate result that is tailored to your specific needs.
Top Tip: Our services not only include an initial free consultation but once you become one of our valued clients you will receive an in-depth CRS assessment which includes areas that you could stand to gain more CRS points. This is why free is not always better.
10. Stay Up-to-Date on Express Entry Immigration News
Did you know that just by having a brother or sister who is currently living in Canada, who is either a citizen or permanent residency, your chances of success automatically increase? That’s right, just by having a sibling through blood, adoption, marriage, or common-law partnership, you will be able to claim an extra 15 points but you’ll have to be able to provide proof of your relationship, for example, a birth certificate.
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