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Canada Express Entry / PNP. Express Entry pool (CEC, FSW, FST) + Provincial Nominee Programs.

Live CRS score against the IRCC grid. Provincial nominations add 600 points and effectively guarantee an ITA in the next eligible draw.

Processing: 6 months from ITA (Express Entry)Govt fee: CAD $1,365 PR fee + biometrics $85

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For Pakistani applicants: Pakistani Express Entry candidates typically clear 480+ for general draws, 460+ for category-based (French/healthcare/STEM/trades). Cheapest score gain: French to NCLC 7 (+50) or PNP nomination (+600).

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Canada CRS score (Express Entry)

404/ 500 points

Need 96

Core human capital

Age, education, language, Canadian work

Max 500 points across these five factors.

Applying with a spouse or common-law partner?With a spouse, your maximums on age, education and language drop slightly to make room for spouse factors.

Age

The age 20–29 band scores the maximum points.

years

Highest level of education

First official language (CLB)

The Canadian Language Benchmark assumed to be equal across listening, speaking, reading and writing. IELTS 7 across all bands ≈ CLB 9.

Second official language (usually French)

Most Pakistani applicants leave this at 'below CLB 4'. French at CLB 7+ unlocks French-bonus draws.

Years of Canadian work experience

Years of foreign (non-Canadian) work experience

Additional points

Sibling, French, Canadian study, job offer, PNP

Max 600 points. A provincial nomination alone effectively guarantees an ITA.

Brother or sister living in Canada (citizen or PR)15 points. Full sibling, half-sibling, step-sibling all count; adopted relationships count.

Studied in Canada (post-secondary)

Arranged employment in Canada (LMIA or LMIA-exempt)

French proficient (NCLC 7 or higher)+25 pts if English is CLB 4 or below; +50 pts if English is CLB 5 or above. French language draws have run at much lower cutoffs.Provincial Nominee Programme nomination+600 pts. Effectively guarantees an ITA in the next eligible Express Entry draw.

Score breakdown

Core (354 pts)

Age+110
Level of education+120
First official language+124
Second official language0 / 0
Canadian work experience0 / 0

Skill transferability (50 of 100)

Combined points from education + language, education + Canadian work, foreign work + language, and foreign work + Canadian work. Capped at 100.

Additional (0 pts)

Sibling in Canada0 / 0
Study in Canada0 / 0
Arranged employment0 / 0
French language0 / 0
Provincial nomination0 / 0

Point values from IRCC's published CRS grid. The 500-point reference is the typical general-draw band; category-based draws (French, healthcare, STEM, trades) often invite at lower cut-offs. Provincial nominations add 600 points and effectively guarantee an ITA.

Other Canada routes

Most of our Pakistani clients explore more than one category before they file.

Student Visa

Canada Study Permit

Study Permit + SDS (Student Direct Stream)

Visit Visa

Canada Visitor Visa (TRV)

Temporary Resident Visa — single or multiple entry

Family Visa

Canada Spousal Sponsorship

Inland (in Canada) or outland (Pakistan) spousal sponsorship

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