Are you a skilled worker looking for a pathway to permanent residency in Canada?

Canada’s Express Entry System offers ultrafast processing times of under six months. That means Canada’s endless job opportunities and outstanding quality of life are within reach. As the Express Entry System is based on the CRS, a system to rank candidates, it pays to know how to increase your chances.

Here’s how to boost your CRS score.

What CRS Stands for and Why You Need It

Canada awards the best candidates with express entry because the nation is interested in people who can benefit their economy.

To evaluate and rank prospective Canadian immigrants, Canada uses a points-based system called CRS, or Comprehensive Ranking System. Candidates for skilled worker immigration to Canada through Express Entry receive a CRS score based on factors like language proficiency, age, education, and work experience.

Ways to Improve Your CRS Score

If your command of English or French is excellent, it’s worth taking a language proficiency test.

Language Proficiency Test

These are the certificates that Canada recognizes for English:

• CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program)

• IELTS (International English Language Testing Program)

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

As for French, you can submit either of these language tests:

• TEF Canada (Test d’evaluation de français)

• TCF Québec (Test de connaissance du français adapté pour le Québec)

• TEFAQ (Test d’évaluation du français pour le Québec)

• TCF (Test do connaissance du français) of the CIEP

• DALF (Diplôme approfondi de langue française) of the CIEP

• DELF (Diplôme d’étude en langue française) of the CIEP

Five Steps to Improve Your CRS Ranking with Language Tests

These are the five steps in a nutshell:

• Knowing the connection between language test scores and the CRS

• Preparing Yourself

• Taking the French test

• Retaking the Language Test

• Letting Your Partner Take the Test

Step 1: Knowing the Connection Between Language Test Scores and the CRS

The Comprehensive Ranking System has three sections:

• Core human capital factors

• Skill transferability factors

• Additional factors

As language skills are part of the CRS ranking system’s skill transferability factors, aside from age, education, and work experience, it’s wise to do well in the language test. The test evaluates your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Mind you, out of the maximum score of 1,200, you can’t get more than 136 points in the language category. Also, the Canadian authorities will transfer your test score to a standardized Canadian language benchmark system.

Step 2: Preparing Yourself

You can check past exam papers to perform well in a language test. YouTube videos will also teach you how to get better at answering questions. And courses show you how to get the maximum score.

Other things you can do are:

• Get a feel for the exam’s time restrictions

• Take a sample test

• Understand the test’s layout

• Improve your English proficiency and IELTS strategies

• Develop a wide range of reading abilities

• Learn to multitask while listening to English

• Use clear, brief language in writing

Step 3: Taking the French Test

It’ll be highly beneficial to practice basic French conversations and take the second language test. These additional points are listed below based on the outcome of the conversion. Keep in mind that you can only receive 34 points or fewer on CLB 4 or lower:

• 0: CLB 4 or below

• 1: CLB 5 or 6

• 3: CLB 7 or 8

• 6: CLB 9 or above

Note that the CRS allows you to earn points in both English and French. If you take both tests, you’ll boost your chances. As an aside, while some provincial nominee program streams are limited to French speakers, bilingual candidates gain bonus points. You may study two languages, but don’t assume the provincial nominee program is open to both English and French speakers.

Step 4: Retaking the Language Test

You might need to achieve a certain score to be qualified for the skilled federal trade or skilled worker program. For instance, you must receive at least seven score points across all four competencies to apply. You can retake the language test if you don’t succeed on your first, second, or third try. There’s no restriction on the number of times you can take the test. But ensure you’re prepared when you do so to increase your Canada CRS score.

Step 5: Letting Your Partner Take the Test

If you’re keen to travel to Canada with your spouse or fiancé, tell your partner to take the language test to raise your Canada CRS score. Provided your spouse does well, it will unquestionably impact your application positively. Your score will also improve if your spouse holds a degree.

To sum up, one of the most straightforward and practical ways to accomplish your goal of immigrating to Canada is through the Canada CRS.

Do you have any questions? UIS Canada’s immigration experts are happy to be at your disposal. We can help you prepare the documents you need for your Canadian visa, ensuring everything’s complete and ready to be submitted.

FAQs

Which PNP has a simple PR process in Canada?

A Canadian immigration policy called the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) enables provinces and territories to suggest candidates for permanent residency in Canada. As it has fewer qualifications than the federal skilled worker program, the PNP is frequently viewed as an easier route to permanent residence in Canada.

How can I improve my Canada CRS score?

Ensure first that your profile is complete and all your documentation in order. A job offer from Canada can help you improve your language test score on the Canada CRS. Also, confirm that you are listed in the Express Entry pool.

What score do I need to achieve for the PNP Canada?

The number of points necessary for PNP Canada varies by province. However, you usually need between 60 and 70 points to be eligible for a provincial nomination.

Is it possible to create two Express Entry profiles?

Yes. You can set up two Express Entry profiles, but you can only submit one at a time. If you accept the invitation to apply, you’ll need to select the profile you want to use before continuing.