Understand how PR points are awarded

A transparent, factor-by-factor breakdown of Canada's Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and Australia's Skilled Migration points test — so you know exactly where your profile stands.

Pass threshold

67 / 100 (FSW) · CRS varies by draw

Maximum score

1,200 (CRS total with ITA factors)

Age

Under 180

18 – 2912

30 – 3410

35 – 396

40 – 442

45 and above0

Education

Secondary / High school5

One-year diploma / certificate15

Two-year diploma19

Bachelor's degree (3+ years)21

Two or more credentials (one 3+ years)22

Master's degree23

Doctorate (PhD)25

Language Proficiency (English / French — CLB)

CLB 4 or below0

CLB 56

CLB 68

CLB 7 (IELTS 6.0 each)16

CLB 822

CLB 9 (IELTS 7.0 each)29

CLB 10 and above32

Additional 4 points available for a second official language at CLB 5+.

Work Experience (skilled, TEER 0/1/2/3)

Less than 1 year0

1 year9

2 – 3 years11

4 – 5 years13

6 or more years15

Adaptability & Additional Factors

Arranged employment in Canada10

Provincial nomination (PNP)600 (CRS)

Spouse's language / education / experienceup to 10

Previous Canadian study or workup to 10

Sibling in Canada (PR / citizen)15 (CRS)

Provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points and is a near-guaranteed ITA in Express Entry.

This breakdown is for informational purposes based on published government criteria. Official scoring includes additional factors and is subject to change by IRCC (Canada) or the Department of Home Affairs (Australia). For a precise assessment of your profile, please request a consultation below.

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