In theory, Rajiv could have applied as a single person and scored 497, just three more points. Sonya’s strong language skills, good education, and Canadian work experience contribute 29 points to this score. Rajiv would obtain 494 with him as the PA of the couple. This conclusion applies both whether Rajiv or Sonya is applying as a single person, or if Rajiv and Sonya applied as a couple with either of them as the principal applicant. While both Rajiv and Sonya have impressive profiles, Rajiv’s will be stronger than Sonya’s overall due to Rajiv’s superior English language skills and education, as well as Rajiv’s slightly younger age. She has eight years of work experience, six of which were done in Canada. Sonya is 30, has a bachelor’s degree from abroad, and a CLB 7 across all four language proficiencies. Rajiv is 29, has a master’s degree from abroad, Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 8 across all four categories, and five years of cumulative work experience- one year abroad and four in Canada. Here is a hypothetical scenario that shows how these principles would apply to prospective applicants: These concepts can be quite confusing in the abstract. To make up for that, the CRS also allows the PA to earn up to 40 points through their partner’s profile. To account for the partner, the CRS reduces the number of points the PA can get for various factors by a total of 40 points. One partner will almost certainly have a CRS score higher than the other, and that person would be better suited as the PA.Īnother important thing to understand is that the scoring system for single PAs and partnered PAs is somewhat different. This rule is important because it is extremely unlikely that both partners will have the same exact CRS score. The couple can choose which partner is the PA as long as both partners qualify for at least one Express Entry program. When applying as a couple, only one partner can be the PA. However, the PA can include a spouse and dependent children with the application. It is the PA whom the CRS evaluates and assigns a score. The PA is the basis for the immigration and application. A coupled person can receive less base points than a single person, but can also gain points from their partner.įor the purposes of CRS, an individual is coupled if they are either formally married to someone else, or in a common-law union with someone else, meaning they have lived in a relationship with the same person for at least a yearĮvery application through Express Entry involves a Principal Applicant (PA). However, the way they are scored changes somewhat depending on their status. These elements include factors such as education, language ability, and Canadian work experience, among others.Ī candidate is subject to the CRS whether or not they are single or coupled. The CRS evaluates candidates on various factors, which IRCC views as demonstrating a candidate’s ability to succeed in Canada. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) uses a tool called Express Entry to manage applications for these programs.Įxpress Entry uses a points-based ranking tool called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). If you are applying for immigration through the Express Entry system with your spouse, you are going to be scored differently from single applicants.Ĭanada’s three leading federal economic immigration programs are the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
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