Before anything else on the Express Entry path, you must be eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program: at least 67 of 100 points across IRCC’s six official selection factors. This calculator is that exact official grid — verified against canada.ca. Important 2025 note: job-offer points were removed from CRS only; they still count in this 67-point grid.
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Must be LMIA-based or a qualifying LMIA-exempt offer: full-time, at least 1 year, TEER 0–3.
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Your FSW selection score / 100 — pass mark 67
Note: below CLB 7 in any first-language ability makes you ineligible for FSW regardless of total points.
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Built on IRCC's official six selection factors (canada.ca, verified August 2026). The 67-point grid decides FSW eligibility; your CRS score decides invitations. Job-offer points were removed from CRS in March 2025 but remain in this FSW grid. Unofficial tool — IRCC's assessment is final.
Reviewed by Hadi Imani, RCIC #R522575 · grid verified against canada.ca — August 25, 2026
67 points vs. CRS — what’s the difference?
The 67-point grid only decides whether you can enter the Express Entry pool through FSW. Invitations (ITAs) are issued by CRS score — a different scale (up to 1,200). Pass 67 here first, then compare your CRS against the latest draw cut-offs.
Below 67, or below CLB 7 in any first-language ability? Submit the free assessment and we’ll look at alternate routes (CEC, PNP, study).