- Express Entry processing fees rose on April 30, 2026 to CAD 990 per adult applicant, and the Right of Permanent Residence Fee is now CAD 600
- Since March 25, 2025, a valid job offer no longer adds bonus points to the Comprehensive Ranking System
- The Federal Skilled Worker pass mark remains 67 out of 100 points.
Canada was the first country to introduce a points-based immigration system, launched in 1967. Today, skilled applicants are assessed through Express Entry, managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The Canada PR points calculator combines two stages: the Federal Skilled Worker 67-point eligibility grid and the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) used to rank candidates in the Express Entry pool.
What Is the Canada PR Points Calculator?
The Canada PR points calculator scores your profile for permanent residence under Express Entry. Two systems apply: the Federal Skilled Worker 67-point eligibility grid decides if you qualify, while the Comprehensive Ranking System ranks you out of 1,200 points against other candidates in the Express Entry pool for an invitation.
The Comprehensive Ranking System assesses four broad areas before assigning a final score. Each area looks at a different part of your profile:
- Core human capital: age, education, language ability and Canadian work experience.
- Skill transferability: combinations of education, language and work experience.
- Spouse or partner factors: the education, language and work experience of an accompanying spouse.
- Additional points: provincial nomination, Canadian study or a sibling in Canada.
How Is the CRS Score Calculated?
The Comprehensive Ranking System awards up to 1,200 points across four groups: core human capital like age, education, language and Canadian work experience; skill transferability; spouse factors; and additional points such as provincial nomination. Since March 25, 2025, a valid job offer no longer adds bonus CRS points.
A higher CRS score improves your chance of receiving an invitation to apply. IRCC publishes a cut-off score for every Express Entry draw, so the score you need changes from one round of invitations to the next.
What Are the Six Selection Factors for 67 Points?
The Federal Skilled Worker Program uses six selection factors worth 100 points: language up to 28, education up to 25, work experience up to 15, age up to 12, arranged employment up to 10, and adaptability up to 10. You must score at least 67 points to be eligible.
| Selection Factor (2026) | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| Language proficiency | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Work experience | 15 |
| Age | 12 |
| Arranged employment | 10 |
| Adaptability | 10 |
| Total (pass mark 67) | 100 |
How Do Age Points Work in 2026?
Under the Federal Skilled Worker grid, applicants aged 18 to 35 receive the maximum 12 age points. After 35, you lose one point each year: 36 earns 11, 40 earns 7, 45 earns 2, and applicants aged 47 or older receive zero age points toward the 67-point pass mark.
- Age 18 to 35: 12 points
- Age 36: 11 points
- Age 37: 10 points
- Age 38: 9 points
- Age 39: 8 points
- Age 40: 7 points
- Age 41: 6 points
- Age 42: 5 points
- Age 43: 4 points
- Age 44: 3 points
- Age 45: 2 points
- Age 46: 1 point
- Age 47 or older, or under 18: 0 points
What Does It Cost to Apply for Canada PR in 2026?
As of April 30, 2026, the economic-class processing fee is CAD 990 per adult applicant, plus the Right of Permanent Residence Fee of CAD 600 each for you and your spouse. A single applicant pays CAD 1,590 in total. Each accompanying dependent child costs CAD 270; children are RPRF-exempt.
| Fee Type (2026) | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Processing fee (principal applicant) | 990 |
| Right of Permanent Residence Fee (per adult) | 600 |
| Accompanying spouse or partner (processing) | 990 |
| Accompanying dependent child (processing) | 270 |
| Single applicant total (processing + RPRF) | 1,590 |
How Can You Improve Your PR Score?
If you score below 67 points or have a low CRS rank, you can improve language test results, complete an additional degree, diploma or certificate, gain more skilled work experience, or secure a provincial nomination, which adds 600 CRS points. Strong language scores remain the fastest way to gain points.
- Retake IELTS, CELPIP or TEF to raise your language scores.
- Complete an additional degree, diploma or certificate course.
- Gain more skilled work experience under the National Occupational Classification.
- Apply for a Provincial Nominee Program, which adds 600 CRS points.