Should You Consider Applying For Express Entry After Reaching 35?


Publish Date: 13/08/2024

For many, turning 35, when wanting to immigrate to Canada through the Express Entry system, feels like a challenge. The system employed for the management and ranking of the applicants who seek a Canada PR Visa is the CRS or the Comprehensive Ranking System. This system considers a given set of values such as age, language proficiency, education level, and experience of the candidates.

Nevertheless, after an applicant reaches the age of 29 years the CRS score starts decreasing because points that are associated with age are subtracted. This reduction in points has led to a common misconception: one might not want to bother trying for Express Entry if one is over 35.

Age and CRS Score: The Facts

The CRS score is a primary determinant of being issued an ITA for Canadian permanent residency by the IRCC. Although age is an element of consideration, it is not the only one. The CRS also includes other things such as language, education, work experience, and a job offer, all of which can make a real difference to a person's COMPS score.

Below outlines the maximum CRS points available for candidates based on their age.

Age
(in years)
With an accompanying spouse
(maximum points: 100)
Without an accompanying spouse
(maximum points: 110)
Under 18 0 0
18 90 99
19 95 105
20-29 100 110
30 95 105
31 90 99
32 85 94
33 80 88
34 75 83
35 70 77
36 65 72
37 60 66
38 55 61
39 50 55
40 45 50
41 35 39
42 25 28
43 15 17
44 5 6
45 and Over 0 0

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