The Point Immigration to Canada Criteria
Minimum Points Required for Express Entry :
To be eligible to apply for a Canada PR under the Express Entry system, you will need a minimum score of 67 points out of 100 to qualify.
When you apply for a canada PR, you will be evaluated on the following factors:
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Age
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Maximum 12 points
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Education
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Maximum 25 points
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Language Proficiency
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Maximum 24 points
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Work Experience
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Maximum 15 points
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Adaptability
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Maximum 24 points
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If you are accepted into the Express Entry pool, you are not guaranteed to receive an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence. For an invitation, you need to have a high CRS Score.
The 5 Main Factors that Affect your Score
1. Age (Maximum 12 points)
While it’s necessary to be at least 18 years, people aged between 18 and 35 get 12 points.
If you are aged above 35, your score will be lesser than 12. It’s thus advisable to indulge in citizenship and immigration decisions, early in your career.
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Age
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Points
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Under 18
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0
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18-35
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12
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36
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11
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37
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10
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38
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9
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39
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8
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40
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7
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41
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6
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42
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5
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43
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4
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44
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3
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45
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2
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46
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1
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47 and older
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0
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2. Language Ability (Maximum 28 Points)
The 2 official languages of Canada are English and French language.
The proficiency in the first official language will get you a maximum of 24 points, while your skills in the second official language will earn you a maximum of 4 points.
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CLB level
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ILETS
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|---|---|
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4
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3.5
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5
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4.0
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6
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5.0
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7
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6.0
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8
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6.5
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9
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7.0
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10
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8.0
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3. Education Qualification (Maximum 25 points)
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Education Level
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Points
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Doctoral level
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25
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Professional Degree or Master's degree
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23
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3 years or longer post-secondary educational credential assessment
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21
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2-year post-secondary qualifications or courses
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19
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1 year post-secondary program qualifications or credentials
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15
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4. Work Experience (Maximum 15 points)
Candidates who have full-time employment experience for a year or more are selected.
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Work in Canada Experience
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Points
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1 year
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9
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2-3 year
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11
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4-5 year
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13
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Above 6 years
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15
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5. Adaptability (Maximum 10 points)
Your partner that might be your spouse or your joint law partner also plays a role in your CRS score. They can get you a maximum of 10 points.
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Adaptability Factors
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Points
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Previous work experience in a skilled occupation in Canada for at least one year
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25
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Any kind of arranged employment in Canada
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23
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Having any relatives in Canada
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22
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Above 6 yeaHaving done any previous research or study in Canadars
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21
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If your partner or spouse has previous work experience in Canada
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25
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If your partner or spouse has done any post-secondary course or has studied in Canada
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23
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If your partner or spouse's CLB Level is four or higher
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22
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