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Steps run in order. A dashed step is blocked: something before it has to be finished first.

Check a step off when it's done. Whatever it was blocking unlocks by itself.

Some steps are IRCC's to make, not yours. Those show as waiting and can't be checked off.

Start with step 1: Check your eligibility

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4. Calculate your CRS score

The CRS scores you out of 1,200 on age, education, language, work experience and a few extras.

Waiting on: Language test (IELTS or CELPIP), Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

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Our plain-language summaryLast reviewed 29 July 2026

The CRS scores you out of 1,200 on age, education, language, work experience and a few extras. Your score decides whether you're invited from the pool. The official calculator is free and stores nothing.

Why it's required: Know your number before you enter the pool and you'll know whether to fix something first. Retaking the language test is usually the cheapest way up.

CostFreeNever pay for a score calculation.

Recent cut-offsVary by drawCategory-based draws can cut off far lower. Check the draw history.

Documents you'll need

Your language test results
Your ECA report, if you studied outside Canada
Work history in months, per job

Before this step

BlockedLanguage test (IELTS or CELPIP)BlockedEducational Credential Assessment (ECA)

Finishing this unlocks: Provincial nomination (+600 points), Job offer supported by an LMIA, Create your online profile