Comprehensive Ranking Score

Express Entry: How to get a high Comprehensive Ranking System score 

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is used to rank skilled worker candidates who want to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry. Express Entry is a system that manages applications by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and is the main way the Canadian government welcomes economic class immigrants.

By Julia Hornstein

2022: Express Entry year in review

The past year has been a unique one for Canada’s Express Entry application management system. The resumption of all-program draws, after an 18-month pause that began in December 2020, has allowed Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to work towards,  pre-pandemic targets of Express Entry invitations.

By Edana Robitaille

Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking Scores in 2022

This July marked the return of the Express Entry system for the Federal Skilled Worker Class, as Canada invited skilled immigrants from overseas for the first time since 2020.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Express Entry: What is the Comprehensive Ranking System?

Anyone who is considering immigrating to Canada under an Express Entry program will very quickly encounter the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Canada started using the CRS when it introduced Express Entry in 2015.

By Edana Robitaille

How to calculate your Express Entry CRS score

Getting a high Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score gives you a better chance of immigrating to Canada through Express Entry.

By Shelby Thevenot

Should I enter the Express Entry pool if I have a low CRS?

Are you among those with a low CRS score who feel it may not be worthwhile to submit an Express Entry profile?

By Alexandra Miekus

Express Entry: Canada invites 4,200 immigration candidates

The Government of Canada issued 4,200 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence to Express Entry candidates in a draw held September 2.

By Alexandra Miekus

How to immigrate to Canada from the Middle East

Many Middle Easterners choose to immigrate to Canada for a variety of reasons. The pathway to Canadian citizenship leads to universal health care, high quality education and job opportunities.

By Mohanad Moetaz

Express Entry: Canada invites 3,300 CEC candidates

Canada held another Express Entry round of invitations on August 20.

By Alexandra Miekus