For many of those who wish to immigrate to Canada and embark on a fulfilling life journey in the country, one common obstacle is their CRS score.
What is a CRS score?
The Comprehensive Ranking System is a crucial component that the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) takes into consideration when gauging the eligibility of an applicant for Express Entry.
Created to act as a supplement for managing the Express Entry system’s list of permanent residence applications, the score is used to determine which candidates are sent invitations to. The score itself is based on a point-based system that is used to gauge the eligibility of a said applicant according to a variety of criteria—eventually creating a pool of applicants where the highest rankers are selected.
In the case of most applicants following this system, however, getting through the system and attaining their own invitation is a goal often sidetracked by a subpar score that is lower than the slated cutoff.
How you can improve your current rating
Fortunately, being stuck below the cutoff value doesn’t necessarily mean that your application has no hope of being selected. There are a few ways you can improve your CRS score to increase your chances of getting selected. Here are some of them:
- Retaking your language test
As one of the primary components of the CRS score, the grade that you get in your TEF, TCF, IELTS, or CELPIP exam can make a significant difference in your overall chance at bagging an express invitation.
If you previously got a less-than-desirable score, then you can improve on your current standing by retaking the exam. That way, you can boost the total rating you have in the pool of applicants you’re in. Because you can take the test as many times as possible, this tip can prove to be useful in your score. That is especially true if you’re persistent enough to reach a maximum of 136 points in the exam.
- Securing a job offer
Another effective way to boost your overall CRS score is by presenting a job offer that you may have from a company or firm based on Canada. Depending on the skill level of the position that you’re offered (which can fall under 0, A, B, or 00), you can get anywhere between 50 to 200 points on top of your current score. That can be further improved with a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that gauges its importance.
- Receiving a Provincial Nomination
Through the use of the Provincial Nomination Program (PNP), thousands of applicants have been able to secure express invitations because it holds the opportunity to add 600 points on top of a score. Given the fact that the PNP streams have their own respective sets of criteria for selection and accompanying procedures, it’s easy to see why this method can make a significant difference in your CRS score.
Conclusion
Boosting your CRS score can make a difference in your shot at landing a valuable opportunity to start life anew within Canadian borders. By following the three tips mentioned above, you’ll be able to secure a better chance of starting a new life in no time!
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