Improve Your Language Proficiency
Scoring higher on IELTS or CELPIP for English and TEF for French can significantly boost your CRS score. Retaking the test and aiming for higher scores can help maximize points.
Gain More Work Experience
If you have less than three years of full-time skilled work experience, continuing to work in your field can increase your score over time.
Apply for a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Receiving a provincial nomination adds 600 points to your CRS score, almost guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
Secure a Job Offer in Canada
A valid job offer from a Canadian employer in a skilled occupation can add up to 200 CRS points, depending on the job category.
Enhance Your Education Credentials
Completing another diploma, degree, or certification can increase your CRS score. An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) helps verify your foreign qualifications.
Leverage Spouse or Partner’s Credentials
If applying with a spouse or common-law partner, their education, work experience, and language test scores can contribute to the overall CRS score.
Maximize Points for Canadian Experience
Gaining work experience in Canada through a temporary work permit or post-graduate work permit (PGWP) can significantly improve your CRS score.
Improve French Language Skills
Even if English is your primary language, gaining proficiency in French can add additional CRS points under Canada’s bilingual language policy.
Stay Updated on Express Entry Draws and Policy Changes
Monitoring Express Entry rounds of invitations and policy updates can help you adjust your strategy to improve your chances of receiving an ITA.
Consider Studying in Canada
Earning a Canadian degree or diploma provides additional points and may open doors to post-graduate work permits, increasing Canadian work experience points.