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Big difference between scores in CRS calculator and EE profile assessment

hoid

Newbie
Jan 21, 2024
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Hi all,

A few days ago, I created my EE profile, and my score (517) was 20 points more than what the CRS calculator shows (497).

For reference:

I'm single (28). Had a 4 years engineering bachelors (ECA certified) and 2 years experience before coming to Canada.
Completed a 2 year diploma and have 1 year experience in Canada (tech).
My IELTS score: Speaking: 7.5, Listening: 8.5, Reading: 8.5, Writing: 7.5

According to CRS calculator: the score should be 497.
The difference is in skill transfer-ability (12 points) and human capital - level of education (8 points)

My question: Is this normal? I've checked and re-checked everything a dozen times.

Below, I'll show my answers for CRS calculator and the EE assessment.

Core/Human capital factors
  • Age = 110
  • Level of education = 120
  • Official Languages = 136
    • First Official Language = 136
    • Second Official Language = 0
  • Canadian work experience = 40
Subtotal - Core/Human capital factors = 406

Spouse factors
  • Level of education = 0
  • First Official Languages = 0
  • Canadian work experience = 0
Subtotal - Spouse factors = 0

Skill transferability factors
Education (to a maximum of 50 points)
  • A) Official Language proficiency and education = 25
  • B) Canadian work experience and education = 13
Subtotal = 38
Foreign work experience (to a maximum of 50 points)
  • A) Official Language proficiency and foreign work experience = 25
  • B) Canadian and foreign work experience = 13
Subtotal = 38
Certificate of qualification = 0
Subtotal Skill transferability factors = 76



Additional points (to a maximum of 600 points)
Provincial nomination = 0
Job offer = 0
Study in Canada = 15
Sibling in Canada = 0
French-language skills = 0
Subtotal Additional points = 15
Comprehensive Ranking System formula grand total = 497


Now, the EE assessment results.

Comprehensive ranking system (CRS)
The CRS is the points-based system we use to assess and score your profile and rank you in the Express Entry pool.

Your overall score 517

Score breakdown
Score breakdown

Human capital
Your score is based on factors such as your skills, education, Canadian work experience and language ability.

Human capital
CriteriaScore
CRS - Human Capital - Age110
CRS - Human Capital - Level of Education128
CRS - Human Capital - First Official Language Proficiency136
CRS - Human Capital - Second Official Language Proficiency0
CRS - Human Capital - Canadian Work Experience40

Spouse
Your spouse's score is based on their level of education, language ability and Canadian work experience.

Spouse
CriteriaScore
CRS - Spouse - Level of Education0
CRS - Spouse - First Official Language Proficiency0
CRS - Spouse - Canadian Work Experience0

Skill transferability
Your score is based on your education, job experience and relevant qualifications (for trade occupations).

Skill transferability
CriteriaScore
CRS - Skill Transferability - Education50
CRS - Skill Transferability - Foreign Work Experience38
CRS - Skill Transferability - Certificate of Qualification0

Other
Your score is based on factors such as a job offer, a nomination from a province or territory, siblings, French language skills and post-secondary Canadian education.

Other
CriteriaScore
CRS - Arranged Employment0
Provincial/Territorial Nomination0
CRS - Additional - PR or Canadian Sibling0
CRS - Canadian education15
CRS - Additional - French Proficiency or Bilingualism0