Methodology & Changelog
You should be able to trust a number that affects your immigration plans. This page explains exactly where our numbers come from, how we check them, and what has changed.
Sources we use
| Tool or page | Official source |
|---|---|
| CRS calculator, CRS score chart | IRCC, Comprehensive Ranking System criteria |
| November 3, 2026 rules | IRCC, Changes to Express Entry for high-wage occupations |
| CLB calculator and language pages | IRCC, language test equivalency charts |
| Canada PR points (FSW 67) | IRCC, six selection factors |
| Express Entry draws | IRCC's published rounds of invitations data |
| OINP points calculator | Government of Ontario, Ontario Workforce Priority stream |
| Proof of funds | IRCC, proof of funds (amounts updated July 7, 2025) |
| Express Entry costs | IRCC fee list (checked October 26, 2026) |
How the calculators work
- Every rule is coded directly from the official tables above, including caps (for example, skill transferability groups capped at 50 and the section at 100).
- Language scores are converted to CLB/NCLC per ability with IRCC's equivalency charts before points are applied.
- Calculations run entirely in your browser. Your answers are never sent to us.
How we test
Before every release we run worked examples through the calculator and compare them with hand calculations from the IRCC grid, for example:
| Test profile | Expected |
|---|---|
| Single, 29, master's, CLB 9, 3+ years foreign experience | 469 |
| Married, 30, bachelor's, CLB 8, 1 year Canadian + 2 years foreign; spouse bachelor's, CLB 7 | 402 |
| Single, 29, master's, CLB 9, NCLC 7 French | 481 |
| Nov 3 rules: single, 29, master's, CLB 9, 3 years Canadian in a 2× occupation | 553 |
How quickly we update
- New draws: draw data and every page that shows cut-offs are refreshed after each IRCC round.
- Rule changes: we aim to update the calculators within 24 hours of IRCC publishing new criteria or Ministerial Instructions.
- Reviews: every guide is reviewed at least every 3 months; the "Last updated" date on each page shows the latest review.
Editorial standards
CRSTool is run by one person, Sang, who writes every page and checks every number against IRCC's official pages on canada.ca. Sang is not a lawyer or a licensed immigration consultant, so nothing here is legal advice; for advice about your own case, speak with a lawyer or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). We are independent: CRSTool is not affiliated with IRCC, and advertisers or partners never influence calculator results or guide content. Read our Disclaimer.
Changelog
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | Added proof of funds and Express Entry cost calculators, language test pages, CRS factor guides, eligibility guide and blog. |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Added Express Entry draws (all rounds), OINP, CLB and Canada PR points calculators, and the November 3, 2026 guide. |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Launched the CRS calculator with current rules and the November 3, 2026 high-wage occupation rules. |
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