Express Entry and Canada use the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to assess points according to their eligibility. Candidates are given points based on certain factors, such as:
- Age
- Education
- Canadian work experience
- Language Proficiency
- Adaptability
- Arranged employment
Here are the distributions of maximum points that an applicant can acquire for each factor:
|
CRS score |
Maximum points |
|
Age |
Up to 12 points |
|
Work experience |
Up to 15 points |
|
Education |
Up to 25 points |
|
Language proficiency |
Up to 28 points |
|
Adaptability |
Up to 10 points |
|
Arranged employment |
Additionally 10 points |