Short explainers written and reviewed by a licensed RCIC — general information to orient you, not legal advice.
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores Express Entry candidates out of 1,200 points. Your rank decides whether you get an Invitation to Apply. This guide explains where the points come from and the realistic levers to raise your score.
In Canada, only three kinds of people can represent you for a fee: a CICC-licensed RCIC, a Canadian law-society lawyer (or Québec notary), or a paralegal supervised under a law society. This guide explains the difference and when each makes sense.
Express Entry is the fast federal pool ranked by CRS; a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a province choosing you for its labour needs. They overlap — an Express Entry-aligned nomination adds 600 CRS points — and the right choice depends on your score and ties to a province.
Information current as of June 2026; rules change frequently — always confirm on canada.ca.
General information only — not legal advice, an eligibility determination, or a consultant–client relationship. For your specific case, book a consultation with licensed RCIC Yansi He (R708210).