Canada PR Eligibility Checker 2026
Check if you qualify for Canadian Permanent Residence through Express Entry. This calculator uses the 67-point Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) system and assesses all eligibility requirements. Updated for 2026 immigration policies.
How to Use This PR Eligibility Checker
- Enter your language scores β IELTS/CELPIP results converted to CLB levels. CLB 7+ is recommended.
- Select your education β Include ECA if education is from outside Canada.
- Add work experience β Only full-time skilled work (NOC 0, A, or B) counts.
- Enter your age β Maximum points for ages 20-29.
- Include adaptability factors β Canadian experience, education, job offers, family.
- Review your eligibility β Need 67+ points for Federal Skilled Worker program.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) 67-point system is the minimum eligibility test for Express Entry. You need at least 67 points out of 100 to qualify. Points are awarded for: Language (up to 28), Education (25), Experience (15), Age (12), Adaptability (10).
For Federal Skilled Worker, you need CLB 7 (IELTS 6.0 in each skill) as the minimum to be eligible. However, higher scores (CLB 9+) significantly improve your chances through the CRS system.
Yes, if your education was completed outside Canada, you must get an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from an approved organization (WES, ICES, etc.) to claim points for your education.
Work experience in NOC 0, A, or B occupations counts. You need at least 1 year of continuous full-time (or equivalent part-time) paid work experience in the last 10 years. Self-employment may also count in some cases.
Options if you score below 67: 1) Improve language scores (retake IELTS/CELPIP), 2) Gain more work experience, 3) Complete additional education, 4) Get a Canadian job offer, 5) Consider Provincial Nomination (PNP), or 6) Explore other immigration streams (CEC, PNP, etc.).