What is a CRS score?
A CRS score is the number of points, out of 1,270, that Canada's Comprehensive Ranking System gives your Express Entry profile. IRCC ranks everyone in the pool by this score and, in each round of invitations, invites the highest-ranked candidates who meet the round's criteria to apply for permanent residence.
The system was introduced with Express Entry in 2015 and was last changed on 3 November 2026, when the labour market integration factor replaced separate points for Canadian work and arranged employment.
The full CRS points grid
| Factor | Without spouse | With spouse |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 110 | 100 |
| Education | 150 | 140 |
| First official language | 136 | 128 |
| Second official language | 24 | 22 |
| Labour market integration (Canadian work or high-wage job offer) | 150 | 140 |
| A. Core / human capital | 570 | 530 |
| B. Spouse factors | - | 40 |
| C. Skill transferability | 100 | 100 |
| D. Additional points | 600 | 600 |
| Total | 1,270 | 1,270 |
A. Core human capital factors
Age (table), education (table), language (CLB tables) and the labour market integration factor (details). With a spouse coming to Canada, each of these uses a slightly lower column so that up to 40 points can go to the spouse's profile.
B. Spouse or common-law partner
Education up to 10, first official language up to 20 (5 per skill) and Canadian work up to 10. See spouse points.
C. Skill transferability
Combinations that IRCC data shows lead to better outcomes, capped at 100 in total:
| Combination | Lower column | Top column |
|---|---|---|
| Post-secondary education + language | 13 / 25 at CLB 7+ | 25 / 50 at CLB 9+ |
| Post-secondary education + Canadian work | 13 / 25 with 1 year | 25 / 50 with 2+ years |
| Foreign work + language | 13 / 25 at CLB 7+ | 25 / 50 at CLB 9+ |
| Foreign work + Canadian work | 13 / 25 with 1 year | 25 / 50 with 2+ years |
| Certificate of qualification + language | 25 at CLB 5+ | 50 at CLB 7+ |
D. Additional points
| Factor | Points |
|---|---|
| Provincial or territorial nomination | 600 |
| French NCLC 7+ (all four) and English CLB 5+ (all four) | 50 |
| French NCLC 7+ and English CLB 4 or lower / none | 25 |
| Canadian post-secondary credential, 3+ years | 30 |
| Canadian post-secondary credential, 1-2 years | 15 |
| Brother or sister in Canada (citizen or PR, 18+) | 15 |
Since 25 March 2025, arranged employment no longer appears in section D. Job offers now count only through the labour market integration factor in section A.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum CRS score?
1,270 under the grid in force from 3 November 2026: 570 core (or 530 core plus 40 spouse), 100 transferability and 600 additional.
Is CRS the same as the 67 points?
No. The 67-point grid is an eligibility test for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. The CRS ranks all eligible candidates in the pool.
Does a higher CRS score guarantee an ITA?
No. You need a score at or above the cut-off of a round you are eligible for. Category rounds only consider candidates in that category.
Can my CRS score go down?
Yes. It drops on your birthday once you are past 29, when a language test or ECA expires, or if you remove a job offer or nomination.
Want your own number? The CRS calculator applies every table on this page to your profile and shows the breakdown.