- Under the Comprehensive Ranking System, of twelve-hundred (1,200) possible CRS points are distributed across several factors.
- A candidate’s age, education, language proficiency and work experience, known as core human capital factors, are awarded a score out of 500.
- Some of these factors, when combined with each other, are called skill transfer-ability factors and are considered for 100 points. These 600 points constitute a candidate’s core CRS score.
- 600 additional Points are also awarded for factors, such as a provincial nomination, an offer of arranged employment, prior Canadian study experience, french language ability, and a sibling who is a citizen or permanent residence in Canada. These points will help applicants to increase their CRS.
The most valuable additional factor is a provincial nomination, which results in 600 CRS points. Many Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are only available to candidates in the Express Entry pool.
2022-2024 IMMIGRATION LEVELS PLAN
Canada increases its target to 432,000 immigrants in 2022 under Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024. Over the coming three years, Canada will target the following number of new immigrant landings:
- 2022: 431,645 permanent residents
- 2023: 447,055 permanent residents
- 2024: 451,000 permanent residents