Acceptable score?

[sunny_guyed]

Hi,

I have been searching a lot on the Internet, including reading forums and so on, but what is the acceptable score that guarantees you are selected to the EE? I read people having 451, 459, 471, and so on...There are so many different numbers, I also saw scores being around 350... :-\

I also looked up the average stats and it was about 490 minimum and around 700 maximum, respectively. So, if you have a score below than 490 then what will happen? In this case, you are and your application is rejected or what; or should you wait for another pool?

Thanks.

 

[mf4361]

There is no actual guarantee score. But 480 or up has a good chance. And that might change over time.

If you didn't meet the score, you stay in the system for max 1 year, then it expires.

 

[Stanlee]

Hi,

I have been searching a lot on the Internet, including reading forums and so on, but what is the acceptable score that guarantees you are selected to the EE? I read people having 451, 459, 471, and so on...There are so many different numbers, I also saw scores being around 350... :-\

I also looked up the average stats and it was about 490 minimum and around 700 maximum, respectively. So, if you have a score below than 490 then what will happen? In this case, you are and your application is rejected or what; or should you wait for another pool?

Thanks.

With Express Entry, there are 3 ways to get Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR.

1. Direct ITA - Based on your CRS score. If your score is 480 and above (based on the last few invites), you can get direct ITA. Once you get an invite you need to submit an electronic application for PR (eAPR). The whole process takes about 6 months. Check these links to know more.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/invitations.asp
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/perm/express/invite.asp
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-how.asp

2. Provincial Nominee Program - If your CRS score does not qualify to receive direct ITA, you should apply for provincial nomination and if the province nominates you, 600 points will be added to your current CRS making your score go above 480 which will make you eligible to receive ITA in the next round of invitation. Once you get an invitation, you need to go through the process mentioned in point 1 above. PNP will take around 6 months followed by 6 months for ITA and subsequent processes.

3. LMIA Backed Job Offer - Another option to increase your CRS to get ITA is to get a job offer which is LMIA positive. This will add 600 points to your current CRS making your score go above 480 which will make you eligible to receive ITA in the next round of invitation.Once you get an invitation, you need to go through the process mentioned in point 1 above. LMIA might take up to 2- 3 months followed by 6 months for ITA and subsequent processes.

Document Requirements - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/perm/express/intake-complete.asp

Read the first three sticky threads on this forum, it will answer most of your questions.