Core CRS Calculator
Start with your marital status, then complete the human-capital, spouse, and experience details.
First Official Language (CLB)
Second Official Language (Optional)
Spouse/Partner Factors
Spouse First Official Language (CLB)
Skill Transferability
These points are automatically derived from your education, language, and work experience.
Skill transferability factors are capped at 100 points.
Additional Points
Arranged employment points are no longer listed in the CRS grid (IRCC update dated April 2, 2025).
Your CRS Score
Total CRS
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Core Human Capital
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Spouse Factors
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Skill Transferability
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Additional Points
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- Age0
- Education0
- First Official Language0
- Second Official Language0
- Canadian Work Experience0
Is My CRS Sufficient?
There is no fixed passing score. Every Express Entry round has its own cut-off, which changes by draw type and date. Use the target field below to compare against the latest draw you care about.
Set this to the lowest CRS score in the draw you are targeting.
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Pool Score Distribution Snapshot (Dec 1, 2024)
From the Express Entry Year-End Report 2024. Data is preliminary and subject to change.| CRS Range | 2024 Count | 2024 % |
|---|---|---|
| 701-1200 | 651 | <1% |
| 651-700 | 14 | <1% |
| 601-650 | 71 | <1% |
| 551-600 | 439 | <1% |
| 501-550 | 18,152 | 8% |
| 451-500 | 62,868 | 29% |
| 401-450 | 57,529 | 26% |
| 351-400 | 50,638 | 23% |
| 301-350 | 22,322 | 10% |
| 251-300 | 3,600 | 2% |
| 201-250 | 1,339 | 1% |
| 151-200 | 518 | <1% |
| 101-150 | 129 | <1% |
| 1-100 | 21 | <1% |
| Total | 218,291 | 100% |
Ways to Improve Your CRS
- Retake language tests to reach CLB 9 or higher in all abilities.
- Add French results (NCLC 7+) to unlock French bonus points.
- Complete another credential and update your ECA.
- Gain 1+ year of Canadian work experience.
- Earn Canadian education credentials (1-2 years or 3+ years).
- Seek a provincial nomination (adds +600 points).
- Optimize spouse factors: language scores, education, or make the higher-scoring partner the principal applicant.
- Trades candidates: secure a provincial or federal certificate of qualification.
- Declare a qualifying sibling in Canada (PR/Citizen).
Step-by-Step Express Entry Path
- Step 1: Determine eligibility for a program (FSW, FST, CEC) and gather required documents.
- Step 2: Take language tests and ECA (if needed), then calculate your CRS score.
- Step 3: Create your Express Entry profile and enter the pool.
- Step 4: Improve CRS by boosting language, education, or gaining Canadian experience.
- Step 5: Receive Invitation to Apply (ITA) and submit full PR application.
- Step 6: Complete medicals, biometrics, and background checks.
- Step 7: Get PR confirmation and complete landing process.