EXPRESS ENTRY ELIGIBILITY

3 SIMPLE STEPS TO DETERMINE YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR IMMIGRATION TO CANADA AS A SKILLED WORKER

First Step: Verify If You Qualify For Skilled Worker Category Under Six Selection Factors

Do you want to know if you qualify to enter Canada’s Express Entry Pool of applicants and be considered for Express Entry Draws under the Federal Skilled Worker Program?

Our simplified tool will help you determine your eligibility instantly. 

FSWP Multi-Step Points Calculator (Restructured)

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) - Step-by-Step Calculator

Step 1: Language Skills (Max 28 points)

First Official Language (Max 24 points)

Select the test you took for your first official language.

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Enter your exact scores. CLB/NCLC level and points will be calculated automatically. Input steps adjust based on test type (e.g., 0.5 for IELTS).

Minimum CLB/NCLC 7 required in all abilities for FSWP eligibility.

Second Official Language (Max 4 points)

Language Points: 0 / 28

Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimate based on the information provided and current FSWP criteria as understood. It is not immigration advice. Point systems and eligibility criteria can change. Always refer to the official Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website and consult with a qualified immigration professional for accurate assessment and guidance.

Second Step: Find if you qualify for Category-based Selection

Express Entry Category Eligibility Tool

Express Entry: Category-Based Selection

Find out who's eligible for each category:

Who’s eligible for the French-language proficiency category

To be eligible, you must:

  • Have French-language test results that show a minimum score of 7 in all 4 language abilities on the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC).
  • Meet all requirements in the instructions for that round.

Full details will be included in the instructions for each round.

Who’s eligible for the healthcare and social services occupations category

To be eligible, you must:

  • Have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 6 months of full-time, continuous work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience)
    • in a single occupation listed in the table below
    • in Canada or abroad
  • Meet all requirements in the instructions for that round.

Full details will be included in the instructions for each round.

Occupation2021 NOC code2021 TEER category
Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine311001
Specialists in surgery311011
General practitioners and family physicians311021
Veterinarians311031
Dentists311101
Optometrists311111
Audiologists and speech language pathologists311121
Pharmacists311201
Dieticians and nutritionists311211
Psychologists312001
Chiropractors312011
Physiotherapists312021
Occupational therapists312031
Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating312091
Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors313001
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses313011
Nurse practitioners313021
Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals313031
Licensed practical nurses321012
Paramedical occupations321022
Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists321032
Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians321042
Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment321092
Dental hygienists and dental therapists321112
Medical laboratory technologists321202
Medical radiation technologists321212
Medical sonographers321222
Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists321232
Pharmacy technicians321242
Other medical technologists and technicians321292
Massage therapists322012
Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations331013
Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates331023
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants331033
Social workers413001
Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies413011
Social and community service workers422012

Is your occupation listed above?

Who’s eligible for the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations category

To be eligible, you must:

  • Have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 6 months of full-time, continuous work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience)
    • in a single occupation listed in the table below
    • in Canada or abroad
  • Meet all requirements in the instructions for that round.

Full details will be included in the instructions for each round.

Occupation2021 NOC code2021 TEER category
Architecture and science managers200110
Cybersecurity specialists212201
Civil Engineers213001
Mechanical Engineers213011
Electrical and electronics engineers213101
Industrial and manufacturing engineers213211
Geological Engineers213311
Civil engineering technologists and technicians223002
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians223012
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians223102
Insurance agents and brokers631003

Is your occupation listed above?

Who’s eligible for the trade occupations category

To be eligible, you must:

  • Have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 6 months of full-time, continuous work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience)
    • in a single occupation listed in the table below
    • in Canada or abroad
  • Meet all requirements in the instructions for that round.

Full details will be included in the instructions for each round.

Occupation2021 NOC code2021 TEER category
Construction estimators223032
Cooks632003
Construction managers700100
Home building and renovation managers700110
Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors721002
Sheet metal workers721022
Welders and related machine operators721062
Electricians (except industrial and power system)722002
Industrial electricians722012
Plumbers723002
Gas fitters723022
Carpenters723102
Cabinetmakers723112
Bricklayers723202
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics724002
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics724012
Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics724022
Electrical mechanics724222
Water well drillers725012
Other technical trades and related occupations729992
Concrete finishers731003
Roofers and shinglers731103
Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)731123
Floor covering installers731133
Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services820212

Is your occupation listed above?

Who’s eligible for the agriculture and agri-food occupations category

To be eligible, you must:

  • Have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 6 months of full-time, continuous work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience)
    • in a single occupation listed in the table below
    • in Canada or abroad
  • Meet all requirements in the instructions for that round.

Full details will be included in the instructions for each round.

Occupation2021 NOC code2021 TEER category
Butchers - retail and wholesale632013

Is your occupation listed above?

Who’s eligible for the education occupations category

To be eligible, you must:

  • Have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 6 months of full-time, continuous work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience)
    • in a single occupation listed in the table below
    • in Canada or abroad
  • Meet all requirements in the instructions for that round.

Full details will be included in the instructions for each round.

Occupation2021 NOC code2021 TEER category
Secondary school teachers412201
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers412211
Early childhood educators and assistants422022
Instructors of persons with disabilities422032
Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants431003

Is your occupation listed above?

Disclaimer: This tool provides basic eligibility information based on publicly available data. Always refer to the official IRCC website and specific round instructions for definitive requirements.

Third Step: Calculate Your Comprehensive Ranking System Score

CRS Points Calculator - Multi-Step

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Calculator

Calculate your eligibility score for Express Entry to Canada. Complete all sections for an accurate assessment.

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Legal disclaimer

This tool is intended solely for general guidance and reference purposes.

In the event of any discrepancy between the results of this calculator and that provided by the Express Entry electronic system, the results provided by the system shall govern, in accordance with provisions of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, and Minister's Instructions issued under IRPA s.10.3.

This tool reflects the CRS criteria as understood from publicly available information, including the removal of job offer points effective March 25, 2025, and may be updated periodically.

Step 1: Basic Information

If invited, use age on invitation date. Otherwise, use current age.

Step 2: Core / Human Capital Factors

Enter the highest level for which you earned a credential OR had an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) if studied outside Canada (ECA must be from an approved agency, less than 5 years old).

You need language test results (less than two years old) for Express Entry. Enter the CLB levels achieved for each ability. Use an online converter if needed to find CLB from IELTS, CELPIP-G, PTE Core, TEF Canada, or TCF Canada scores.

i. First official language
ii. Second official language (Optional)

Enter CLB levels if you have valid test results (less than 2 years old) for the other official language.

In the last 10 years, how many years of skilled work experience in Canada do you have? (Must be paid, full-time or equivalent part-time, in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3).

Step 4: Skill Transferability Factors

These points combine your education, language skills, and work experience. Max 100 points total from this section.

In the last 10 years, how many total years of foreign skilled work experience do you have? (Paid, full-time or equivalent, in one occupation, NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3).

This applies to skilled trades. It requires assessment and passing a certification exam in Canada.

Step 5: Additional Points

Max 600 points total from this section.

Note: As of March 25, 2025, points are no longer awarded for job offers, even if valid and supported by an LMIA (if required).

The sibling must be 18+, living in Canada, and related by blood, adoption, marriage, or common-law partnership (have a parent in common).

Bonus points if you have strong French skills (NCLC 7 or higher in all four abilities). Points depend on your English skills (CLB).

French Test Results (NCLC)

Enter NCLC levels from TEF Canada or TCF Canada (less than 2 years old).

English Test Results (CLB)

Select the option that describes your English CLB levels (from your First Official Language scores in Step 2).

Select the length of the Canadian degree, diploma or certificate you earned. See note below for eligibility.

Note: To qualify for these points, you must have studied full-time (unless studied between Mar 2020-Aug 2022) at a Canadian institution, been physically present in Canada for study (unless studied between Mar 2020-Aug 2022), and ESL/FSL must not be more than half the program. Study under an award requiring return to home country doesn't count.

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