The Express Entry system, the primary immigration route for qualified workers to become permanent residents of Canada, uses the CRS score.
Candidates are assessed using the CRS score, a point-based system considering various criteria, including age, education, and work experience.
Based on their qualifications, candidates receive a CRS score after creating an Express Entry profile.
The CRS score is one out of a possible 1,200 points, with points given for various criteria, including age, education, and employment history.
A candidate's chances of being invited to apply (ITA) for permanent residence in Canada positively correlate with their CRS score.
Regular Express Entry draws are held, and the candidates who score the highest are invited to apply for permanent residency.
A candidate's CRS score may be impacted by receiving a job offer from a Canadian employer or finishing a study program in Canada.
Candidates may raise their CRS score by retaking language tests to increase their proficiency in the language and gain more work experience.
The CRS score cutoff in Express Entry may change based on the number of candidates in the pool and the particular requirements set for each draw.
Candidates can use online tools to calculate their CRS score before creating an Express Entry profile.
Receiving an ITA for permanent residency in Canada can be considerably increased by being aware of how the CRS score is determined and developing a plan to raise one's score.