For those who are considering to permanently call Canada home, the Express Entry system is a sought-after pathway to becoming a permanent resident. It is important to keep in mind that the Express Entry route is a competitive route and increasing your CRS score can be crucial to acquiring an Invitation to Apply (ITA). If you are looking for ways to improve your Express Entry score, keep reading below.

What is the Comprehensive Ranking System?

Before we go into detail about ways to increase your CRS score, let’s first understand exactly what the Comprehensive Ranking System is. The way that a CRS score is calculated is by assessing points for specific factors. Those factors are things like age, education, language proficiency, work experience, and other factors. See below for a breakdown of key components of the CRS system:

·        Core Human Capital Factors: Age, education, language proficiency, and Canadian work experience.

·        Spouse Factors (if applicable): Language proficiency, education, and Canadian work experience of your spouse or common-law partner.

·        Skill Transferability Factors: This is a combination of education, language proficiency, and work experience.

·        Additional Points: These are earned through Provincial Nominations, a valid job offer, Canadian education, and French language skills.

Ways to Improve your CRS score

Increasing Your Language Proficiency

Gaining higher scores in English of French language tests can boost your CRS score.

You can do this by taking language classes, practicing regularly, and retaking the language test with a goal of getting a higher score.

Obtaining a Higher Level of Education

A higher educational qualification can help increase your CRS score. You can do this through pursuing advanced degrees like a master’s degree, PhD, or other professional qualifications. It is important to ensure that your foreign educational credentials are eligible to be assessed and recognized by a designated organization in Canada.

Work Experience

 Another option to help increase your CRS score is to gain more work experience. Especially if the work experience is in a targeted occupation, this can improve your CRS score and chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Whether the work experience is in Canada, or foreign work experience, it can be beneficial in terms of your end goal of receiving an ITA.

Provincial Nomination

 Being nominated by a province under their Provincial Nominee Program can significantly boost your CRS score, practically guaranteeing an ITA. Researching PNP programs and exploring the various PNP’s available can help you pinpoint whether you are eligible under one of the programs.

Job Offer

Receiving a valid job offer from a Canadian employer can increase your CRS score. The job offer must be eligible for extra points. It must be supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Some ways to obtain a job offer are to network with Canadian employers and recruitment agencies or apply for jobs through online job boards.

Skill Transferability Section

Additional points are given through the combination of education and experience. By improving in these categories, the CRS score can increase. Furthermore, language proficiency in combination with your education and work experience can lead to an increase in CRS score.

Improve in French Language Proficiency

Improving your French Language Skills can lead to an increase in your CRS score. Moreover, it can help you qualify for targeted draws, improving your chances of obtaining an ITA.

Revise and Update Your Express Entry Profile

By ensuring that your Express Entry profile is updated with the most recent information, this can avoid any points you are depriving yourself of. Make sure to revise your Express Entry profile when necessary.

Seek Assistance from A Professional

Navigating the Express Entry system can be overwhelming. By seeking advice from an immigration consultant or lawyer can provide helpful guidance in coming up with strategies to improve your score.

Contact BGK Global Immigration

If you are planning on going forward with an immigration application, ensure it is handled with care and expertise. At BGK Global Immigration, our goal is to use our expertise to help empower our clients in achieving their immigration goals with confidence and peace of mind.