How to Double Your CRS Points with Work Experience | Express Entry Canada

by admin / Wednesday, 21 May 2025 / Published in Articles, Canada PR

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How to Double Your CRS Points with Combined Canadian and Foreign Work Experience for Express Entry

If you’re applying for Canadian PR through the Express Entry system, here’s a smart way to boost your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score by over 60 points in just one year — by combining both Canadian and foreign work experience.

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Real Case Study: Sanjay’s Path to Canada PR

Sanjay Reddy, a 28-year-old Indian graduate, was working full-time as a full-stack developer in Canada on a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). His Canadian job qualified under NOC TEER 1 and earned him Canadian Experience Class (CEC) eligibility — giving him a CRS score of 470.

To further boost his score, Sanjay took a remote job with an Indian software firm while continuing his full-time role in Canada. This allowed him to gain an additional year of foreign work experience. As a result, his CRS score increased to 533 — putting him well above recent Express Entry cut-offs.

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How Does Dual Work Experience Help?

Under Express Entry, remote work for a foreign employer (while living in Canada) can count as foreign experience, provided it meets eligibility requirements. When combined with qualified Canadian work experience, it improves your CRS points under the “Skills Transferability” factor.

Eligibility Requirements for Both Jobs:

Each job must fall under NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3
Each job must be full-time (or part-time equivalent)
You must have valid work authorization for both roles
Jobs must be paid and meet industry standards

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Important: Keep These Things in Mind to CRS score increase 2025

IRCC may scrutinize applications showing two full-time jobs. Make sure to:

Keep strong documentation for both roles (contracts, pay slips, schedules)
Ensure you’re physically in Canada for Canadian experience
Ensure you’re eligible under your chosen Express Entry stream

Working 30+ hours per job won’t give extra credit — the system caps hours at 30 per week per job. However, you can still gain two separate years of experience in one calendar year — one foreign, one Canadian.

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Which Express Entry Programs Does This Work For?

✔️ Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

One year full-time paid work in Canada within 3 years
Valid work permit, NOC TEER 0–3
Not during study or co-op terms

Eligibility for Express Entry

✔️ Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

One year of full-time paid experience in TEER 0–3 within the last 10 years
Can be Canadian or international

✔️ Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)

Two years of work experience in an eligible skilled trade

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Reference: cicnews.com