When pursuing Canadian permanent residence (PR) through the Express Entry system, the idea of leaving Canada might seem counterproductive. However, under certain circumstances, moving back to your home country could actually work in your favor. For foreign nationals who have yet to maximize their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, this approach might be the key to securing an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR.

One of the most significant benefits is leveraging the foreign work experience skill transferability factor, which can contribute up to 50 CRS points. For individuals with less than 100 skill transferability points, gaining international work experience might be the ideal way to boost their score and achieve the coveted ITA.

 How Foreign Work Experience Can Boost Your CRS Score

Express Entry assigns additional points for foreign work experience as part of its CRS framework. Combining this experience with either high language proficiency or Canadian work experience can result in a maximum of 50 points under the skill transferability factors. For those nearing the current CRS cut-off scores, these points could make all the difference.

Here’s an example to illustrate:

Jane Doe’s Journey to PR Success

Jane, a 28-year-old Commerce graduate with a Canadian bachelor’s degree and a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 9. She had spent 3 years studying in Canada and has gained 2 years of skilled work experience under a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Jane’s initial CRS score stood at 489, which fell short of the recent cut-off thresholds above 500.

With her PGWP nearing expiration, Jane chose to return to her home country and secured a marketing job in Ireland. After two years of gaining skilled foreign work experience, her CRS score increased to 539 due to the foreign work experience skill transferability points.

This higher score allowed her to surpass the CRS cut-offs from recent general and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws, positioning her strongly for an ITA.

How Foreign Work Experience Points Are Calculated

Foreign work experience falls under the CRS’s skill transferability factors. The points awarded depend on how your experience combines with language proficiency or Canadian work experience:

 

Foreign Work Experience + Language Proficiency

Years of Experience	Points for CLB 7 or more	Points for CLB 9 or more
No experience	0	0
1–2 years	13	25
3+ years	25	50

 

Foreign Work Experience + Canadian Work Experience

Years of Experience	Points for 1 Year of Canadian Work Experience	Points for 2+ Years of Canadian Work Experience
No experience	0	0
1–2 years	13	25
3+ years	25	50

Even if your total exceeds 50 points across these categories, only 50 points will count toward your CRS score.

 

Additional Benefits of Temporarily Leaving Canada

1. Financial Advantages: Staying temporarily in home country might lower living costs, enabling you to invest in language tests, certifications, or education that further improve your CRS score.
2. Career Development: You could enhance your profile and support your Express Entry profile by finding suitable skilled work in your home country that can provide relevant experience.
3. CEC Draws Eligibility: Though you have left Canada, candidates with one year of skilled Canadian work experience within the last 3 years remain eligible for CEC-specific draws.

 

A Strategic Move for Long-Term Success

For Applicants determined to improve their CRS score, moving back to your home country can be a practical and calculated decision. However, this choice requires careful planning to document foreign work experience accurately and align personal and professional goals with long-term immigration objectives.

By strategically leveraging foreign work experience and the CRS framework, you can enhance your chances of realizing your Canadian PR dreams.

Remember, Zane Immigration is here to assist you at every step of the process, ensuring you have the support needed to achieve your immigration goals. Take the initiative and begin your Canadian Immigration journey with us!

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