- Soumya Sunil Nair
- 2024/02/29
In the context of the Express Entry system while applying for Permanent Residency in Canada, age contributes to a large extent to an applicant's Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score
Here's how age contributes to CRS scores:
v Age Points: Applicants can earn a maximum of 110 points for age under the CRS. Points are awarded based on the age of the principal applicant or their spouse or common-law partner, whichever is higher. The points are allocated as follows:
ü 100 points for applicants aged 20 to 29 years.
ü Points gradually decrease as the age increases, with a maximum deduction of 10 points for applicants aged 40 years and above.
ü Applicants aged 45 years or older receive zero points for age.
Age |
With a spouse or common-law partner |
Without a spouse or common-law partner |
18 years of age |
90 |
99 |
19 years of age |
95 |
105 |
20 to 29 years of age |
100 |
110 |
30 years of age |
95 |
105 |
31 years of age |
90 |
99 |
32 years of age |
85 |
94 |
33 years of age |
80 |
88 |
34 years of age |
75 |
83 |
35 years of age |
70 |
77 |
36 years of age |
65 |
72 |
37 years of age |
60 |
66 |
38 years of age |
55 |
61 |
39 years of age |
50 |
55 |
40 years of age |
45 |
50 |
41 years of age |
35 |
39 |
42 years of age |
25 |
28 |
43 years of age |
15 |
17 |
44 years of age |
5 |
6 |
45 years of age or more |
0 |
0 |
v Impact on CRS Score: Age is a significant factor in determining CRS scores. Younger applicants receive higher points for age, which contributes to a higher overall CRS score. This is because younger immigrants are seen as having more potential years to contribute to the Canadian economy and society.
v Strategic Planning: Since age plays a crucial role in CRS scoring, applicants may strategically plan their immigration applications to maximize their points. For instance, applicants who are nearing the age of 30 may prioritize submitting their profiles before they turn 30 to benefit from the maximum points available for age.
Overall, age is a key determinant of CRS scores in the Express Entry system, and younger applicants generally have an advantage in terms of points allocation. While age is an important factor, it is only one component of the CRS .However, older applicants can still enhance their overall CRS scores by focusing on other factors that contribute to their eligibility for Canadian immigration programs.
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