In order to apply for Canadian permanent residency, the candidate must have a minimum score of 67 points, applicable under different existing conditions such as;
Age: If your age is below 49 years, then you can score a maximum of 12 points.
Qualification: If your degrees are on par with Canadian education, then you can easily score a maximum of 25 points.
Language proficiency: If you have proficiency in English or in French, the your chances get boosted to enter into the Canada. If you have IELTS band score of 7-8, you can easily score 24 points, whereas if you have proficiency in French, then you can score an extra 4 points. So, overall in language proficiency you can score 28 points if you are proficient in English and or French.
Work Experience: You can score 15 points under Work Experience factor, if you have a minimum of 5 years work experience related to your studies. If you have 1 year Canadian work experience then it will be an added advantage.
Adaptability: You can score a maximum 10 points if you have relatives in Canada. In this factor your past study and work experiences are also considered.
The applicants who acquire the highest CRS scores will be able to enter the Express Entry pool and the chances for getting the Canada PR visa will be increased.
*Note: If you are migrating along with your spouse, then you can increase your score because of the following factors:
| Factors | Maximum Canada PR Points |
| Core / Human Capital Factors | 460 (with spouse) |
| 500 (without spouse) | |
| Spouse or Common-Law Factors | 40 |
| Skill Transferability Factors | 100 |
| Additional Points | 600 |
| Maximum Points | 1200 |