CRS Additional Points
Additional points are capped at 600. A provincial nomination alone gives 600, which is why PNP draw cut-offs are so high.
CRS Additional Points: key facts
- Provincial nomination
- 600 points
- French (NCLC 7+ in all four)
- 50 with English CLB 5+ in all four, otherwise 25
- Canadian post-secondary study
- 15 (1–2 years) or 30 (3+ years)
- Sibling in Canada
- 15 points
- Job offer
- 0 — removed by IRCC on March 25, 2025
Updated
| Factor | Points |
|---|---|
| Provincial or territorial nomination | 600 |
| French: NCLC 7+ in all four abilities and CLB 5+ in all four English abilities | 50 |
| French: NCLC 7+ in all four abilities and CLB 4 or lower in English (or no English test) | 25 |
| Post-secondary education in Canada — three years or longer | 30 |
| Post-secondary education in Canada — one or two years | 15 |
| Brother or sister in Canada (18+, citizen or PR) | 15 |
| Arranged employment / job offer (removed March 25, 2025) | 0 |
What this means for your score
- Job offers used to give 50 or 200 points; IRCC removed these points on March 25, 2025. See CRS rule changes.
- French at NCLC 7 also makes you eligible for French-language proficiency draws, which often have lower cut-offs.
Worked examples
Same profile with different additional factors: a single applicant aged 29 with a bachelor's degree, CLB 9 in all four English abilities, 3 years of foreign work experience and no Canadian experience.
| Profile | Additional points | Total CRS |
|---|---|---|
| None | 0 | 429 |
| Sibling in Canada | 15 | 444 |
| Two-year Canadian diploma | 15 | 444 |
| NCLC 7 French (all four) | 50 | 491 |
| Provincial nomination | 600 | 1029 |
Calculated with this site's scoring engine using IRCC's current tables. Try your own numbers in the calculator.
Additional points points FAQ
Do job offers still give CRS points?
No. IRCC removed job offer (arranged employment) points on March 25, 2025. See CRS rule changes.
Can additional points go above 600?
No. The section is capped at 600, so a provincial nomination already uses the full allowance.
Who counts as a sibling in Canada?
A brother or sister who is 18 or older, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and living in Canada. The sibling can be yours or your accompanying spouse's.
Other CRS factors
- CRS Points for Age
- CRS Points for Education
- CRS Points for Language (CLB)
- CRS Points for Canadian Work Experience
- CRS Points for Spouse or Common-Law Partner
- CRS Skill Transferability Points
Source: IRCC CRS criteria, verified 2026-10-03.