Express Entry CRS scores

[Chisom]

Hello people,
I applied for express entry since March this year and had a total of 354 for my CRS scores. But recently, it dropped to 348, and i don't know why. Pls what can i do to increase my CRS scores and also receive an ITA? Being apply for jobs through the Job Bank. What more can I do? My IELTS will expire by 26th of this month. Thank you.

 

[IgnacioValls]

That drop could be cause your age?
To improve this score, i would get higher IELTS and Education.

 

[Chisom]

Thank you.
Do you mean I would have to sit for another IELTS, since the one i applied with will be a year by 26th of this month?

 

[Chisom]

Below is the summary of my profile. What more can i do?


Express Entry Profile Details
Criteria Details
Federal Skilled Worker Met
Provincial Nominee Program Not Met
Canadian Experience Class Not Met
Federal Skilled Trades Not Met
Overall Score 348 Help
CRS - Human Capital - Age 88
CRS - Human Capital - Level of Education 120
CRS - Human Capital - First Official Language Proficiency 102
CRS - Human Capital - Second Official Language Proficiency 0
CRS - Human Capital - Canadian Work Experience 0
CRS - Spouse - Level of Education 0 Help
CRS - Spouse - First Official Language Proficiency 0
CRS - Spouse - Canadian Work Experience 0
CRS - Skill Transferability - Education 13
CRS - Skill Transferability - Foreign Work Experience 25
CRS - Skill Transferability - Certificate of Qualification 0
CRS - Arranged Employment 0
CRS - Provincial/Territorial Nomination 0
Express Entry Profile Effective Date March 7, 2016
Express Entry Client Expiry Date March 7, 2017

 

[Stanlee]

Below is the summary of my profile. What more can i do?


Express Entry Profile Details
Criteria Details
Federal Skilled Worker Met
Provincial Nominee Program Not Met
Canadian Experience Class Not Met
Federal Skilled Trades Not Met
Overall Score 348 Help
CRS - Human Capital - Age 88
CRS - Human Capital - Level of Education 120
CRS - Human Capital - First Official Language Proficiency 102
CRS - Human Capital - Second Official Language Proficiency 0
CRS - Human Capital - Canadian Work Experience 0
CRS - Spouse - Level of Education 0 Help
CRS - Spouse - First Official Language Proficiency 0
CRS - Spouse - Canadian Work Experience 0
CRS - Skill Transferability - Education 13
CRS - Skill Transferability - Foreign Work Experience 25
CRS - Skill Transferability - Certificate of Qualification 0
CRS - Arranged Employment 0
CRS - Provincial/Territorial Nomination 0
Express Entry Profile Effective Date March 7, 2016
Express Entry Client Expiry Date March 7, 2017

Improve IELTS score, IELTS has a major role in boosting your CRS score. Use this calculator to see the impact that higher IELTS can have on your CRS score http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp.

 

[IgnacioValls]

What Ignacio meant was that you likely had a recent birthday, turning 33. The older you get, the fewer points you will receive for the age score. The reduction by 6 points is because you are no longer 32 years old. Nothing you can do about that.

In regards to IELTS:

Your IELTS test is valid for two years, not one.

But as Stanlee suggested, your scores aren't very good and it may be a good idea to retake the IELTS regardless to improve your scores. Obviously, you need to study hard prior to the test to make sure you will be able to obtain a better result.

Yes, that's it! I am preparing to improve my IELTS and studying a master so in a few months i expect to get more points!

 

[Chisom]

Okay, thank you so much.
I also want to know if applying for jobs through the job bank will help improve my score, or my last bet is to retake the IELTS? What are the chances that I would even get a job offer?

 

[istari]

Okay, thank you so much.
I also want to know if applying for jobs through the job bank will help improve my score, or my last bet is to retake the IELTS? What are the chances that I would even get a job offer?

Your chance of securing a job offer is practically zero.

But if you do manage to get a LMIA-supported job offer, you would receive 600 additional CRS points.

 

[Chisom]

Thank you Istari.
If you don't mind, would you pls enlighten me the more on LMIA. Thank you

 

[andy108]

Your chance of securing a job offer is practically zero.

But if you do manage to get a LMIA-supported job offer, you would receive 600 additional CRS points.

A lot depends on skills, connections and million of other factors... from my company many went to canada and man got JO easily.

 

[istari]

A lot depends on skills, connections and million of other factors... from my company many went to canada and man got JO easily.

Chisom specifically asked about securing a job through the Job Bank.

 

[Chisom]

Pls enlighten me, Istari on the LMIA supported jobs. Thank you

 

[istari]

Pls enlighten me, Istari on the LMIA supported jobs. Thank you

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/employers/lmo-basics.asp

 

[Chisom]

Hello people,
I've gone through the link and it's mostly about the employer and the processes they have to go through to higher a Temporary Foreign Worker. How about where the job seeker/foreigner can check for these positions or jobs, and then apply for them?

 

[istari]

Hello people,
I've gone through the link and it's mostly about the employer and the processes they have to go through to higher a Temporary Foreign Worker. How about where the job seeker/foreigner can check for these positions or jobs, and then apply for them?

That's not really how it works. Generally, you find a job offer in Canada, then convince the employer to get an LMIA for you.
Otherwise, try googling "LMIA jobs [city you're looking at working in]", and try your luck on the job sites that come up.