This Express Entry CRS Calculator helps you navigate Canada’s Express Entry immigration system by showing you what your CRS score could be.
Canada is now holding category-based Express Entry draws. Express Entry candidates may be selected for having French language ability or eligible work experience in STEM, healthcare, transportation, agriculture, or trades.
Recent Express Entry draw results
| Date | Number of invitations to apply issued | Minimum CRS points required | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draw 272 | Dec 6 | 4,750 | 561 | -- |
| Draw 271 | Oct 26 | 3,600 | 431 | Healthcare |
| Draw 270 | Oct 25 | 300 | 486 | French |
| Draw 269 | Oct 24 | 1,548 | 776 *PNP-only draw | -- |
| Draw 268 | Oct 10 | 3,725 | 500 | -- |
| Draw 267 | Sept 28 | 600 | 354 | Agriculture |
| Draw 266 | Sept 27 | 500 | 472 | French |
| Draw 265 | Sept 26 | 3,000 | 504 | -- |
| Draw 264 | Sept 20 | 1,000 | 435 | Transport |
| Draw 263 | Sept 19 | 3,200 | 531 | -- |
| Draw 262 | Aug 15 | 4,300 | 498 | -- |
| Draw 261 | Aug 3 | 1,500 | 388 | Trades |
| Draw 260 | Aug 2 | 800 | 435 | French |
| Draw 259 | Aug 1 | 2,000 | 517 | -- |
| Draw 258 | July 12 | 3,800 | 375 | French |
| Draw 257 | July 11 | 800 | 505 | -- |
| Draw 256 | July 7 | 2,300 | 439 | French |
| Draw 255 | July 6 | 1,500 | 463 | Healthcare |
| Draw 254 | July 5 | 500 | 486 | STEM |
| Draw 253 | July 4 | 700 | 511 | -- |
| Draw 252 | June 28 | 500 | 476 | Healthcare |
| Draw 251 | June 27 | 4,300 | 486 | -- |
| Draw 250 | June 8 | 4,800 | 486 | -- |
| Draw 249 | May 24 | 4,800 | 488 | -- |
| Draw 248 | May 10 | 589 | 691 *PNP-only draw | -- |
| Draw 247 | Apr 26 | 3,500 | 483 | -- |
| Draw 246 | Apr 12 | 3,500 | 486 | -- |
| Draw 245 | Mar 29 | 7,000 | 481 | -- |
| Draw 244 | Mar 23 | 7,000 | 484 | -- |
| Draw 243 | Mar 15 | 7,000 | 490 | -- |
| Draw 242 | Mar 1 | 667 | 748 *PNP-only draw | -- |
| Draw 241 | Feb 15 | 699 | 791 *PNP-only draw | -- |
| Draw 240 | Feb 2 | 3,300 | 489 *FSW-only draw | -- |
| Draw 239 | Feb 1 | 893 | 733 *PNP-only draw | -- |
| Draw 238 | Jan 18 | 5,500 | 490 | -- |
| Draw 237 | Jan 11 | 5,500 | 507 | -- |
Why use this Express Entry CRS Calculator?
You might be asking why you would use this Express Entry Calculator on Moving2Canada, when Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has its own version. That’s a fair question. The IRCC version certainly adds up the numbers correctly, plus it is built by the same government department that invites candidates and approves immigration applications.
There are, however, a few advantages to using the Moving2Canada Express Entry CRS score Calculator to calculate your score. For example, the IRCC version requires you to input your language test results; if you don’t have language test results available, there is no alternative option to input language ability using descriptive language. Without language test results, the IRCC version deems you ineligible and does not let you complete the questionnaire. The IRCC version also does not tell you which Express Entry program(s) you may be eligible for. Further, the IRCC version does not show what minimum scores have been in previous Express Entry draws, making it tricky to assess the competitiveness of a person’s CRS score in relation to other candidates.
The Moving2Canada Express Entry Calculator (this one!) provides this additional context to help users navigate through their journey. It also provides assessment on eligibility to enter the Express Entry pool, as well as a CRS Score Breakdown and analysis of competitiveness based on that score.
What is the CRS score for Canada Express Entry in 2023?
With the introduction of category- based draws, this is a tough one to answer as the CRS you need to score to be selected in 2023 will depend on your occupation. If you do not have an occupation which is targeted in the category- based draws, you will need to aim to score a CRS of at least 500. If you have a targeted occupation, you can score lower. For instance, the current crs score for Canada 2023 healthcare applicants is around 431 whereas for STEM workers a CRS of around 486 is needed to get an invitation to apply for Canada PR (permanent residence). Either way, you goal on entering the Express Entry pool should be to score as many CRS points as possible.
What is the current/latest score draw for the CRS 2023?
There are several draws that happen each month. Rather than focus on the current/ latest draw, you should be more concerned with the CRS draw trend and follow all draws. You can get an update on all Express Entry draws, and that they mean on our comprehensive Express Entry draws page.
Disclaimer
Moving2Canada makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information via this Express Entry CRS Calculator (the Calculator). However, the information in the Calculator is for information purposes exclusively. Admittance to the Express Entry pool and a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score therein is assessed by the Government of Canada, specifically Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Moving2Canada does not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by use of or reliance on the Calculator or the information contained therein and assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information.
If you believe there is a calculation error on this Express Entry CRS Calculator, please contact [email protected] with a description.
Next steps
Now that you know how your credentials may stack up in the ranking system, here are some popular options for where to go next.
- If you want to learn more about Express Entry, visit our overview page.
- Or maybe you’re now ready to create your Express Entry profile, in which case head over to this page.
- Finally, sign up for our free Express Entry Roadmap! (You’ll need to log into or create your free Moving2Canada account to benefit from this amazing email-education series)
Watch our video explaning the CRS for Express Entry
Still don’t quite understand the CRS? No worries! Dane from Moving2Canada explains how to get CRS points, how having a spouse or common-law partner changes the points distribution, and how the CRS can help you immigrate to Canada.
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