N-400 Application Calculator

The N-400 Application Calculator helps determine your eligibility for the N-400 visa application. This calculator assesses your points based on education, work experience, language proficiency, and other factors to estimate your chances of approval.

How the N-400 Calculator Works

The N-400 visa is a permanent resident visa for Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The calculator evaluates your application based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which assigns points to various factors. The more points you have, the higher your chance of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.

Key Formula

The CRS score is calculated by summing points from education, work experience, language proficiency, age, and other factors. The formula is:

Total CRS Score = Education Points + Work Experience Points + Language Points + Other Factors

Use the calculator on this page to estimate your CRS score. The calculator considers your education level, work experience, language proficiency, and other factors to provide an estimate of your eligibility.

N-400 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the N-400 visa, you must meet the following criteria:

Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Have a valid passport
Meet the minimum CRS score requirement (varies by year)
Provide proof of your identity and relationship to the Canadian citizen or permanent resident

Note: The minimum CRS score requirement changes annually. Check the latest requirements before applying.

N-400 Point Calculation

The CRS score is calculated based on the following factors:

Factor	Maximum Points	Description
Education	250	Points awarded based on your highest level of education
Work Experience	100	Points awarded based on your relevant work experience
Language Proficiency	28	Points awarded based on your English and French language proficiency
Age	12	Points awarded based on your age
Other Factors	600	Points awarded for additional factors such as adaptability, job offer, and skilled work experience

The calculator uses these factors to estimate your CRS score. The higher your score, the more likely you are to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.

N-400 Application Examples

Here are some examples of N-400 applications with different CRS scores:

Example 1: High CRS Score

Education: PhD (250 points)

Work Experience: 10 years (100 points)

Language Proficiency: CLB 8 in English and French (28 points)

Age: 35 (12 points)

Other Factors: 600 points

Total CRS Score: 990 points

This applicant is very likely to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.

Example 2: Medium CRS Score

Education: Master's degree (150 points)

Work Experience: 5 years (50 points)

Language Proficiency: CLB 7 in English and French (21 points)

Age: 30 (12 points)

Other Factors: 300 points

Total CRS Score: 533 points

This applicant has a good chance of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.

Example 3: Low CRS Score

Education: Bachelor's degree (100 points)

Work Experience: 2 years (20 points)

Language Proficiency: CLB 5 in English and French (14 points)

Age: 25 (12 points)

Other Factors: 100 points

Total CRS Score: 246 points

This applicant is unlikely to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.

N-400 Application FAQ

What is the N-400 visa?: The N-400 visa is a permanent resident visa for Canadian citizens and permanent residents. It allows you to live and work in Canada permanently.
How do I apply for the N-400 visa?: You can apply for the N-400 visa online through the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website. You will need to provide proof of your identity, relationship to the Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and meet the minimum CRS score requirement.
What is the minimum CRS score requirement?: The minimum CRS score requirement changes annually. Check the latest requirements before applying.
How do I calculate my CRS score?: You can use the N-400 Application Calculator on this page to estimate your CRS score. The calculator considers your education level, work experience, language proficiency, and other factors to provide an estimate of your eligibility.
What happens if I don't meet the minimum CRS score requirement?: If you don't meet the minimum CRS score requirement, you may still be eligible for the N-400 visa if you have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer. However, you will need to meet the minimum CRS score requirement for the job offer to be considered.