How to Increase Your Express Entry (EE) Score | Improving Your EE CRS (Comprehensive Ranking Score)

🌟 Welcome to Through Nicky's Lens! I'm Nicky, and in today's video, we’re exploring strategic methods to improve your CRS score, your Express Entry (EE) points, for Canada’s Express Entry system. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your profile, these tips will help you maximize your chances of securing an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency (PR). 🇨🇦

Key Strategies to Improve Your CRS Score:

1. Language Proficiency – Bilingual Edge:
📈 Strive for high English proficiency (CLB 9: IELTS Listening 8, and 7 in Reading, Writing, and Speaking).
🇫🇷 Achieving fluency in French can be particularly valuable, as there are specific draws for French speakers.

2. Education – Additional or Advanced Degrees:
🎓 Boost your CRS score by pursuing further education, such as a master's degree or an additional diploma.
📚 Having two or more qualifications, with at least one being a three-year program, can result in a significant CRS increase.

3. Canadian Affiliations – Education and Work Experience
🇨🇦 Points are allocated for Canadian education and work experience.
👩‍🎓 Obtaining a Canadian diploma or degree, followed by employment in Canada, can markedly boost your CRS score.

4. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs):
🏅 A provincial nomination adds 600 extra points to your CRS, making it an exceptionally effective strategy.
📍 PNPs are especially beneficial for candidates with in-demand skills or strong human capital.

5. Category-Based Draws – Targeted Work Experience:
🛠️ Focus on attaining at least six months of work experience in specific sectors/ industries such as healthcare, STEM, trades, transportation, agriculture, and agri-food occupations within the last three years.
🔍 These draws often have lower CRS score thresholds than general draws, making them a strategic option for many candidates.

In Conclusion:
Improving your CRS score for Express Entry involves a well-rounded approach: enhancing language abilities, pursuing further educational qualifications, leveraging Canadian experiences, participating in PNPs, and aligning your profile with targeted category-based draws. These specific draws typically require lower CRS scores, offering a valuable path to Canadian permanent residency for numerous candidates.

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Important Links:
Eligibility for Express Entry programs: Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Criteria: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-...
Express Entry Eligibility Checker: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-...
National Occupational Classification (NOC): https://noc.esdc.gc.ca/
Express Entry: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-...
Details about Documents Required and For the Completeness Check on Your PR Application (Manual): https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-...
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Disclaimer: Please note that the information and suggestions provided in this video are not legal advice and are only suggestions to potentially make your own experiences better.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:02 Language Proficiency – Bilingual Edge
3:37 Education – Additional or Advanced Degrees
5:10 Canadian Affiliations – Education and Work Experience
6:45 Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
8:42 Category-Based Draws – Targeted Work Experience
10:55 Video Closing

Thank you for watching! 🎉