The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score distribution across Express Entry candidates determines competitiveness in each draw. Understanding where your score falls relative to the pool helps set realistic expectations for receiving an Invitation to Apply.
CRS Ranges by Program
| Program | Avg CRS | Min CRS | Max CRS | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and agri-food occupations (Version 1) | 392 | 354 | 437 | 3 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 492 | 357 | 547 | 48 |
| Education occupations (Version 1) | 471 | 462 | 479 | 2 |
| Federal Skilled Trades | 302 | 199 | 415 | 7 |
| Federal Skilled Worker | 489 | 489 | 489 | 1 |
| French language proficiency (Version 1) | 424 | 336 | 486 | 26 |
| French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 405 | 393 | 420 | 8 |
| General | 539 | 524 | 561 | 11 |
| Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) | 481 | 462 | 510 | 7 |
| Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 471 | 467 | 475 | 2 |
| Healthcare occupations (Version 1) | 450 | 422 | 476 | 6 |
| No Program Specified | 491 | 468 | 557 | 48 |
| Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 196 | 169 | 223 | 2 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 752 | 667 | 855 | 48 |
| Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 411 | 392 | 429 | 2 |
| Skilled Military Recruits, 2026-Version 1 | 368 | 368 | 368 | 1 |
| STEM occupations (Version 1) | 486 | 481 | 491 | 3 |
| Trade occupations (Version 1) | 421 | 388 | 436 | 4 |
| Trade occupations (Version 2) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 1 |
| Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 477 | 477 | 477 | 1 |
| Transport occupations (Version 1) | 433 | 430 | 435 | 3 |
Agriculture and agri-food occupations (Version 1)
3 draws
Avg
392
Min
354
Max
437
Canadian Experience Class
48 draws
Avg
492
Min
357
Max
547
Education occupations (Version 1)
2 draws
Avg
471
Min
462
Max
479
Federal Skilled Trades
7 draws
Avg
302
Min
199
Max
415
Federal Skilled Worker
1 draws
Avg
489
Min
489
Max
489
French language proficiency (Version 1)
26 draws
Avg
424
Min
336
Max
486
French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2
8 draws
Avg
405
Min
393
Max
420
General
11 draws
Avg
539
Min
524
Max
561
Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2)
7 draws
Avg
481
Min
462
Max
510
Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3
2 draws
Avg
471
Min
467
Max
475
Healthcare occupations (Version 1)
6 draws
Avg
450
Min
422
Max
476
No Program Specified
48 draws
Avg
491
Min
468
Max
557
Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1
2 draws
Avg
196
Min
169
Max
223
Provincial Nominee Program
48 draws
Avg
752
Min
667
Max
855
Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1
2 draws
Avg
411
Min
392
Max
429
Skilled Military Recruits, 2026-Version 1
1 draws
Avg
368
Min
368
Max
368
STEM occupations (Version 1)
3 draws
Avg
486
Min
481
Max
491
Trade occupations (Version 1)
4 draws
Avg
421
Min
388
Max
436
Trade occupations (Version 2)
1 draws
Avg
505
Min
505
Max
505
Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3
1 draws
Avg
477
Min
477
Max
477
Transport occupations (Version 1)
3 draws
Avg
433
Min
430
Max
435
CRS Trend (Last 48 Draws)
CRS Cutoff
Insight
The current CRS cutoff is 368, compared to the 48-draw average of 549. Scores have ranged from 169 to 805. Category-based draws (PNP, CEC, French) typically have different cutoff ranges than General draws.