How many points are required to file the Canada PR application through Express Entry?

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Posted by Sneha Chawla
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Nov 22, 2023
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The land of opportunities, Canada invites thousands of individuals around the world to meet its labor and economic needs. Being a permanent resident in Canada opens doors to new opportunities, jobs, free healthcare facilities, social security, and more. If you’re planning to relocate to Canada successfully through Express Entry - one of the best pathways for Canada Immigration - you must meet the minimum points required for Canada PR. 


In this article, we’ll discuss the points required for Canadian permanent residency to apply through the Express Entry system and how to boost your score.


Express Entry System 


Canada’s most preferred immigration program for skilled workers, Express Entry, is a point-based system that invites candidates with the skills and experience required to contribute to Canada’s economic growth. You can apply for PR through this program in one of its streams - 


  • Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

  • Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)

  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC)


To apply for PR through Express Entry, the first step is to check your eligibility. This is based on several factors like age, education, language skills, work experience, adaptability, and arranged employment. If you meet the minimum points requirement, you can move on to the next stage and create an Express Entry profile. 


Points Required to File Canada PR Application


The CRS Score Calculator is used to determine eligibility for Canadian PR. To qualify for the Express Entry program, you need to achieve 67 points out of 100 to apply for a Canada PR Visa.


Here are the factors your profile will be evaluated on for Canada permanent residency - 


  • Age - Maximum 12 points 

You can get the maximum points for this factor if you apply between the ages of 18 and 35. After that, you will lose a point with each passing year and after 45, there will be no points given.


Age (In Years)

Score

Under 18

0

18-35

12

36

11

37

10

38

9

39

8

40

7

41

6

42

5

43

4

44

3

45

2

46

1

47 or older

0


  • Education - Maximum 25 points

The more educational credentials you have, the more points you will get. If you have overseas degrees, getting an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report from a reputed organization will help increase your chances of getting an ITA - only the credentials have to be as per Canadian education standards.


Education Level

Score

University degree at the Doctoral (Ph.D.) level or similar 

25

Master’s degree at a University or similar OR entry-to-practice professional degree at the University level

23

Two or more Canadian post-secondary degrees or diplomas or similar (Duration of one must be at least 3 years)

22

Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for 3 years or more, or similar 

21

Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for 2 years, or similar 

19

Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for 1 year, or similar 

15

Canadian high school diploma, or similar 

5


  • Work Experience - Maximum 15 points 

Similar to the education factor, the more years of work experience you have, the higher your points will be. You can get points for the years of full-time work that was paid and also an equal amount of part-time work is eligible. 


Experience (In Years)

Score

1

9

2-3

11

4-5

13

6 or more

15


  • Language Skills - Maximum 28 points 

If you’re proficient in English (writing, reading, listening, and speaking), it will help you fetch points for PR eligibility. The language test results are one of the most important documents required for Canada PR to prove your language skills. The more you score, the chances of getting an invitation to apply will improve. If you are proficient in French too, your points will increase. 


  • First Official Language - Maximum 24 Points


CLB Level

Speaking

Listening

Reading

Writing

CLB 9 or higher

6

6

6

6

CLB 8

5

5

5

5

CLB 7

4

4

4

4

Below CLB 7

Not eligible to Apply

Not eligible to Apply

Not eligible to Apply

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