Getting an invitation for permanent residency through Express Entry is like playing a game of chess. You need to make smart moves, like improving your language skills or gaining more work experience, to increase your points.
Here's a quick guide to effectively increasing points to boost your score
Higher education levels earn more points, especially if obtained in Canada. Education is worth 150 points in its own right, and up to 50 more in combination with Canadian work experience and/or language ability.
Gain extra Express Entry points by mastering Canada's official languages, English and French.
Earn a maximum of 260 points for language proficiency as a single applicant or up to 270 points with a spouse or common-law partner. This includes points for proficiency in both English and French.
Earn a maximum of 50 points for foreign work experience under the skill transferability factors. Canadian experience scores higher, with points increasing at various experience thresholds.
Certain in-demand job experiences can also lead to quicker invitations through category-based draws, addressing Canada's labor market needs.
Securing a provincial nomination through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) grants you an additional 600 points in your CRS score.
Provinces have used Express Entry-aligned PNPs to target specific sectors like IT in Ontario and diverse occupations in Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan, without needing a job offer. British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba have also introduced new streams, actively issuing nominations.