6 Ways to Improve your Express Entry Ranking

1. Obtain a Job Offer from a valid Canadian employer before applying

An extra 200 points are available for applicants with pre-arranged employment!

Although it is not required, applicants who receive a job offer from a valid Canadian employer have a greater chance of being invited to apply for PR status because they will receive extra points. Applicants with job offers must submit the employer’s information and a Labor Market Impact Assessment.

Note: The job offer AND employer must be valid. Visit the Government of Canada website for detailed criteria.

2. Improve English / French score and re-take Language Test

Work to improve your English / French skills and re-take an IRCC-approved language test!

All applicants must submit a language test from a testing site approved by the IRCC. However, it may be worth it for many candidates to practice their English and/or French skills and retake the test.

Note: These language tests evaluate your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Consider practicing in the areas you are weakest in.

If you have sufficient English skills and are confident you will receive high points in that category, why stop there? Applicants can receive extra points for scoring well on a Second Language Test. Consider working on your French skills and supplement your application with the Second Language Test.

3. Receive a Provincial Nominee under the Provincial Nominee Program.

Receiving a nomination from a Province adds an astounding 600 points to your score!

The Provincial Nominee Program allows different provinces (excluding Quebec) to use the database of Express Entry applicants to invite those who qualify to apply for PR in their specific region.

Receiving an invitation from a Province is the best way to strengthen your application. 

4. Rethink who should apply as the Principal Applicant

Applicants applying with a spouse or common-law partner can strategically apply together!

You can apply together if you are applying with a spouse or common-law partner. In this case, we recommend you use the Express Entry points calculator to estimate each applicant’s potential points. The applicant who is most likely to score the highest should apply as the Principal Applicant. The merits of the non-principal applicant will boost the higher-scoring principal applicant.

Note: The Express Entry points calculator provides a general idea of the score you can expect but should not be taken as a guarantee. This tool’s results cannot be included in your application.

5. Study/ Work in Canada first under a Temporary Permit

Apply for a temporary work or study permit before Express Entry!

It may better suit some applicants who could use a more significant boost to their CRS score to apply for a temporary work or study permit in Canada. Once you are in Canada working/ studying temporarily, you can consider applying for Express Entry. The Express Entry program gives preference to applicants who have legally studied or worked in Canada.

If you are approved for temporary work or study in Canada to later apply for PR status, you must still always comply with the limits of your visa.

Foreign nationals applying for a temporary visa have the right to dual-intent, meaning they intend to study or work temporarily and later apply for PR. However, it must be noted that an essential aspect of applying for a temporary permit is that the officer must be confident that the applicant will comply with the visa’s limits, including leaving Canada before the visa expires.

6. Claim Additional Points!

The IRCC offers a maximum of 600 additional points!

Applicants who qualify for the additional categories should use the opportunity to demonstrate in their application that they are eligible.

According to the 2019 Express Entry Year-End Report, 69% of applicants did not claim any additional points in their application. Therefore, we recommend you take advantage of the categories that you can!

1. Obtain a Job Offer from a valid Canadian employer before applying

An extra 200 points are available for applicants with pre-arranged employment!

Although it is not required, applicants who receive a job offer from a valid Canadian employer have a greater chance of being invited to apply for PR status because they will receive extra points. Applicants with job offers must submit the employer’s information and a Labor Market Impact Assessment.

Note: The job offer AND employer must be valid. Visit the Government of Canada website for detailed criteria.

2. Improve English / French score and re-take Language Test

Work to improve your English / French skills and re-take an IRCC-approved language test!

All applicants must submit a language test from a testing site approved by the IRCC. However, it may be worth it for many candidates to practice their English and/or French skills and retake the test.

Note: These language tests evaluate your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Consider practicing in the areas you are weakest in.

If you have sufficient English skills and are confident you will receive high points in that category, why stop there? Applicants can receive extra points for scoring well on a Second Language Test. Consider working on your French skills and supplement your application with the Second Language Test.

3. Receive a Provincial Nominee under the Provincial Nominee Program.

Receiving a nomination from a Province adds an astounding 600 points to your score!

The Provincial Nominee Program allows different provinces (excluding Quebec) to use the database of Express Entry applicants to invite those who qualify to apply for PR in their specific region.

Receiving an invitation from a Province is the best way to strengthen your application. 

4. Rethink who should apply as the Principal Applicant

Applicants applying with a spouse or common-law partner can strategically apply together!

You can apply together if you are applying with a spouse or common-law partner. In this case, we recommend you use the Express Entry points calculator to estimate each applicant’s potential points. The applicant who is most likely to score the highest should apply as the Principal Applicant. The merits of the non-principal applicant will boost the higher-scoring principal applicant.

Note: The Express Entry points calculator provides a general idea of the score you can expect but should not be taken as a guarantee. This tool’s results cannot be included in your application.

5. Study/ Work in Canada first under a Temporary Permit

Apply for a temporary work or study permit before Express Entry!

It may better suit some applicants who could use a more significant boost to their CRS score to apply for a temporary work or study permit in Canada. Once you are in Canada working/ studying temporarily, you can consider applying for Express Entry. The Express Entry program gives preference to applicants who have legally studied or worked in Canada.

If you are approved for temporary work or study in Canada to later apply for PR status, you must still always comply with the limits of your visa.

Foreign nationals applying for a temporary visa have the right to dual-intent, meaning they intend to study or work temporarily and later apply for PR. However, it must be noted that an essential aspect of applying for a temporary permit is that the officer must be confident that the applicant will comply with the visa’s limits, including leaving Canada before the visa expires.

6. Claim Additional Points!

The IRCC offers a maximum of 600 additional points!

Applicants who qualify for the additional categories should use the opportunity to demonstrate in their application that they are eligible.

According to the 2019 Express Entry Year-End Report, 69% of applicants did not claim any additional points in their application. Therefore, we recommend you take advantage of the categories that you can!

1. Obtain a Job Offer from a valid Canadian employer before applying

An extra 200 points are available for applicants with pre-arranged employment!

Although it is not required, applicants who receive a job offer from a valid Canadian employer have a greater chance of being invited to apply for PR status because they will receive extra points. Applicants with job offers must submit the employer’s information and a Labor Market Impact Assessment.

Note: The job offer AND employer must be valid. Visit the Government of Canada website for detailed criteria.

2. Improve English / French score and re-take Language Test

Work to improve your English / French skills and re-take an IRCC-approved language test!

All applicants must submit a language test from a testing site approved by the IRCC. However, it may be worth it for many candidates to practice their English and/or French skills and retake the test.

Note: These language tests evaluate your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Consider practicing in the areas you are weakest in.

If you have sufficient English skills and are confident you will receive high points in that category, why stop there? Applicants can receive extra points for scoring well on a Second Language Test. Consider working on your French skills and supplement your application with the Second Language Test.

3. Receive a Provincial Nominee under the Provincial Nominee Program.

Receiving a nomination from a Province adds an astounding 600 points to your score!

The Provincial Nominee Program allows different provinces (excluding Quebec) to use the database of Express Entry applicants to invite those who qualify to apply for PR in their specific region.

Receiving an invitation from a Province is the best way to strengthen your application. 

4. Rethink who should apply as the Principal Applicant

Applicants applying with a spouse or common-law partner can strategically apply together!

You can apply together if you are applying with a spouse or common-law partner. In this case, we recommend you use the Express Entry points calculator to estimate each applicant’s potential points. The applicant who is most likely to score the highest should apply as the Principal Applicant. The merits of the non-principal applicant will boost the higher-scoring principal applicant.

Note: The Express Entry points calculator provides a general idea of the score you can expect but should not be taken as a guarantee. This tool’s results cannot be included in your application.

5. Study/ Work in Canada first under a Temporary Permit

Apply for a temporary work or study permit before Express Entry!

It may better suit some applicants who could use a more significant boost to their CRS score to apply for a temporary work or study permit in Canada. Once you are in Canada working/ studying temporarily, you can consider applying for Express Entry. The Express Entry program gives preference to applicants who have legally studied or worked in Canada.

If you are approved for temporary work or study in Canada to later apply for PR status, you must still always comply with the limits of your visa.

Foreign nationals applying for a temporary visa have the right to dual-intent, meaning they intend to study or work temporarily and later apply for PR. However, it must be noted that an essential aspect of applying for a temporary permit is that the officer must be confident that the applicant will comply with the visa’s limits, including leaving Canada before the visa expires.

6. Claim Additional Points!

The IRCC offers a maximum of 600 additional points!

Applicants who qualify for the additional categories should use the opportunity to demonstrate in their application that they are eligible.

According to the 2019 Express Entry Year-End Report, 69% of applicants did not claim any additional points in their application. Therefore, we recommend you take advantage of the categories that you can!

1. Obtain a Job Offer from a valid Canadian employer before applying

An extra 200 points are available for applicants with pre-arranged employment!

Although it is not required, applicants who receive a job offer from a valid Canadian employer have a greater chance of being invited to apply for PR status because they will receive extra points. Applicants with job offers must submit the employer’s information and a Labor Market Impact Assessment.

Note: The job offer AND employer must be valid. Visit the Government of Canada website for detailed criteria.

2. Improve English / French score and re-take Language Test

Work to improve your English / French skills and re-take an IRCC-approved language test!

All applicants must submit a language test from a testing site approved by the IRCC. However, it may be worth it for many candidates to practice their English and/or French skills and retake the test.

Note: These language tests evaluate your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Consider practicing in the areas you are weakest in.

If you have sufficient English skills and are confident you will receive high points in that category, why stop there? Applicants can receive extra points for scoring well on a Second Language Test. Consider working on your French skills and supplement your application with the Second Language Test.

3. Receive a Provincial Nominee under the Provincial Nominee Program.

Receiving a nomination from a Province adds an astounding 600 points to your score!

The Provincial Nominee Program allows different provinces (excluding Quebec) to use the database of Express Entry applicants to invite those who qualify to apply for PR in their specific region.

Receiving an invitation from a Province is the best way to strengthen your application. 

4. Rethink who should apply as the Principal Applicant

Applicants applying with a spouse or common-law partner can strategically apply together!

You can apply together if you are applying with a spouse or common-law partner. In this case, we recommend you use the Express Entry points calculator to estimate each applicant’s potential points. The applicant who is most likely to score the highest should apply as the Principal Applicant. The merits of the non-principal applicant will boost the higher-scoring principal applicant.

Note: The Express Entry points calculator provides a general idea of the score you can expect but should not be taken as a guarantee. This tool’s results cannot be included in your application.

5. Study/ Work in Canada first under a Temporary Permit

Apply for a temporary work or study permit before Express Entry!

It may better suit some applicants who could use a more significant boost to their CRS score to apply for a temporary work or study permit in Canada. Once you are in Canada working/ studying temporarily, you can consider applying for Express Entry. The Express Entry program gives preference to applicants who have legally studied or worked in Canada.

If you are approved for temporary work or study in Canada to later apply for PR status, you must still always comply with the limits of your visa.

Foreign nationals applying for a temporary visa have the right to dual-intent, meaning they intend to study or work temporarily and later apply for PR. However, it must be noted that an essential aspect of applying for a temporary permit is that the officer must be confident that the applicant will comply with the visa’s limits, including leaving Canada before the visa expires.

6. Claim Additional Points!

The IRCC offers a maximum of 600 additional points!

Applicants who qualify for the additional categories should use the opportunity to demonstrate in their application that they are eligible.

According to the 2019 Express Entry Year-End Report, 69% of applicants did not claim any additional points in their application. Therefore, we recommend you take advantage of the categories that you can!

1. Obtain a Job Offer from a valid Canadian employer before applying

An extra 200 points are available for applicants with pre-arranged employment!

Although it is not required, applicants who receive a job offer from a valid Canadian employer have a greater chance of being invited to apply for PR status because they will receive extra points. Applicants with job offers must submit the employer’s information and a Labor Market Impact Assessment.

Note: The job offer AND employer must be valid. Visit the Government of Canada website for detailed criteria.

2. Improve English / French score and re-take Language Test

Work to improve your English / French skills and re-take an IRCC-approved language test!

All applicants must submit a language test from a testing site approved by the IRCC. However, it may be worth it for many candidates to practice their English and/or French skills and retake the test.

Note: These language tests evaluate your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Consider practicing in the areas you are weakest in.

If you have sufficient English skills and are confident you will receive high points in that category, why stop there? Applicants can receive extra points for scoring well on a Second Language Test. Consider working on your French skills and supplement your application with the Second Language Test.

3. Receive a Provincial Nominee under the Provincial Nominee Program.

Receiving a nomination from a Province adds an astounding 600 points to your score!

The Provincial Nominee Program allows different provinces (excluding Quebec) to use the database of Express Entry applicants to invite those who qualify to apply for PR in their specific region.

Receiving an invitation from a Province is the best way to strengthen your application. 

4. Rethink who should apply as the Principal Applicant

Applicants applying with a spouse or common-law partner can strategically apply together!

You can apply together if you are applying with a spouse or common-law partner. In this case, we recommend you use the Express Entry points calculator to estimate each applicant’s potential points. The applicant who is most likely to score the highest should apply as the Principal Applicant. The merits of the non-principal applicant will boost the higher-scoring principal applicant.

Note: The Express Entry points calculator provides a general idea of the score you can expect but should not be taken as a guarantee. This tool’s results cannot be included in your application.

5. Study/ Work in Canada first under a Temporary Permit

Apply for a temporary work or study permit before Express Entry!

It may better suit some applicants who could use a more significant boost to their CRS score to apply for a temporary work or study permit in Canada. Once you are in Canada working/ studying temporarily, you can consider applying for Express Entry. The Express Entry program gives preference to applicants who have legally studied or worked in Canada.

If you are approved for temporary work or study in Canada to later apply for PR status, you must still always comply with the limits of your visa.

Foreign nationals applying for a temporary visa have the right to dual-intent, meaning they intend to study or work temporarily and later apply for PR. However, it must be noted that an essential aspect of applying for a temporary permit is that the officer must be confident that the applicant will comply with the visa’s limits, including leaving Canada before the visa expires.

6. Claim Additional Points!

The IRCC offers a maximum of 600 additional points!

Applicants who qualify for the additional categories should use the opportunity to demonstrate in their application that they are eligible.

According to the 2019 Express Entry Year-End Report, 69% of applicants did not claim any additional points in their application. Therefore, we recommend you take advantage of the categories that you can!

1. Obtain a Job Offer from a valid Canadian employer before applying

An extra 200 points are available for applicants with pre-arranged employment!

Although it is not required, applicants who receive a job offer from a valid Canadian employer have a greater chance of being invited to apply for PR status because they will receive extra points. Applicants with job offers must submit the employer’s information and a Labor Market Impact Assessment.

Note: The job offer AND employer must be valid. Visit the Government of Canada website for detailed criteria.

2. Improve English / French score and re-take Language Test

Work to improve your English / French skills and re-take an IRCC-approved language test!

All applicants must submit a language test from a testing site approved by the IRCC. However, it may be worth it for many candidates to practice their English and/or French skills and retake the test.

Note: These language tests evaluate your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Consider practicing in the areas you are weakest in.

If you have sufficient English skills and are confident you will receive high points in that category, why stop there? Applicants can receive extra points for scoring well on a Second Language Test. Consider working on your French skills and supplement your application with the Second Language Test.

3. Receive a Provincial Nominee under the Provincial Nominee Program.

Receiving a nomination from a Province adds an astounding 600 points to your score!

The Provincial Nominee Program allows different provinces (excluding Quebec) to use the database of Express Entry applicants to invite those who qualify to apply for PR in their specific region.

Receiving an invitation from a Province is the best way to strengthen your application. 

4. Rethink who should apply as the Principal Applicant

Applicants applying with a spouse or common-law partner can strategically apply together!

You can apply together if you are applying with a spouse or common-law partner. In this case, we recommend you use the Express Entry points calculator to estimate each applicant’s potential points. The applicant who is most likely to score the highest should apply as the Principal Applicant. The merits of the non-principal applicant will boost the higher-scoring principal applicant.

Note: The Express Entry points calculator provides a general idea of the score you can expect but should not be taken as a guarantee. This tool’s results cannot be included in your application.

5. Study/ Work in Canada first under a Temporary Permit

Apply for a temporary work or study permit before Express Entry!

It may better suit some applicants who could use a more significant boost to their CRS score to apply for a temporary work or study permit in Canada. Once you are in Canada working/ studying temporarily, you can consider applying for Express Entry. The Express Entry program gives preference to applicants who have legally studied or worked in Canada.

If you are approved for temporary work or study in Canada to later apply for PR status, you must still always comply with the limits of your visa.

Foreign nationals applying for a temporary visa have the right to dual-intent, meaning they intend to study or work temporarily and later apply for PR. However, it must be noted that an essential aspect of applying for a temporary permit is that the officer must be confident that the applicant will comply with the visa’s limits, including leaving Canada before the visa expires.

6. Claim Additional Points!

The IRCC offers a maximum of 600 additional points!

Applicants who qualify for the additional categories should use the opportunity to demonstrate in their application that they are eligible.

According to the 2019 Express Entry Year-End Report, 69% of applicants did not claim any additional points in their application. Therefore, we recommend you take advantage of the categories that you can!