Career Planning Tools
Free calculators to plan your Canada career path with real data.
CRS Score Estimator
Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System
Additional points (optional)
* Estimate only. This calculator covers core/human capital factors and selected additional points. It does not include skill transferability bonuses, French language points, or spouse's individual factor scores. For complete official scoring, use IRCC's tool or our full CRS calculator → · Official IRCC tool → · IRCC CRS grid (source) →
PR Pathway Map
Reference map of common pathways to Canadian PR. Each step links to the IRCC official page.
Graduate from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), work on a Post-Graduation Work Permit, then apply through Express Entry (Canadian Experience Class).
Confirm your school is on the DLI list with PGWP eligibility
Not all Canadian schools qualify for PGWP. The school must be a Designated Learning Institution and the program must be PGWP-eligible.
→ IRCC DLI listObtain a study permit and complete your program
Apply for a study permit before arriving. Maintain full-time enrolment and follow study permit conditions.
→ IRCC study permitApply for PGWP within 180 days of graduation
Length of PGWP depends on length of your program. Field-of-study and PGWP rules were updated in 2024.
→ IRCC PGWP rulesAccumulate 1+ year of skilled Canadian work experience (NOC TEER 0–3)
For Canadian Experience Class eligibility, you need at least 12 months of full-time skilled experience in Canada within the past 3 years.
→ IRCC CEC eligibilityCreate an Express Entry profile and wait for an ITA
Submit a profile to the Express Entry pool. CRS is calculated from age, education, language, and experience. ITA timing depends on draws and cutoffs.
→ IRCC Express Entry- • PGWP eligibility rules were tightened in 2024. Field-of-study restrictions now apply to many college programs.
* This is a navigator, not an estimator. Processing times and outcomes vary by case. Verify at IRCC processing times →. Not immigration advice.
LMIA Employer Lookup
Check a specific employer's LMIA history — how many positions, which quarters, and which hiring streams.
Data: ESDC TFWP open data (2024Q1–2025Q3), Open Government Licence – Canada.