The maximum is 1,270
The highest possible CRS score is 1,270. That is 570 core points, 100 skill transferability points and 600 additional points for a single candidate, or 530 core points plus 40 spouse points, 100 and 600 for a candidate with an accompanying partner.
| Factor | Maximum (single) | Maximum (with spouse) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 110 | 100 |
| Education | 150 | 140 |
| First official language | 136 | 128 |
| Second official language | 24 | 22 |
| Labour market integration | 150 | 140 |
| Spouse factors | - | 40 |
| Skill transferability | 100 | 100 |
| Additional points | 600 | 600 |
| Total | 1,270 | 1,270 |
Maximum without a provincial nomination
Without a nomination, the most you can get from section D is 95 (French 50, Canadian education 30, sibling 15), so the realistic ceiling is 570 + 100 + 95 = 765. Very few candidates come close: only 787 profiles were above 600 on October 25, 2026, and most of them hold a nomination.
How to get 600 points
The only factor worth 600 points is an enhanced provincial or territorial nomination. Since 25 March 2025 job offers no longer add points in section D. See provincial nomination.
Frequently asked questions
Can you get more than 1,270 CRS points?
No. Each section is capped, so 1,270 is the ceiling.
What is the maximum CRS without PNP?
About 765: 570 core, 100 transferability and 95 additional points for French, Canadian education and a sibling.
Do job offers still give 50 or 200 points?
No. Since 3 November 2026 high-wage job offers count in the labour market integration factor (50, 70 or 100 points).
Want your own number? The CRS calculator scores your profile under the 3 November 2026 rules, or and download a PDF report.