Updated after Express Entry draw #344 — General (CRS 505) · IRCC Express Entry
See detailsBest strategies for CRS 350 – 400
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
A nomination adds 600 CRS points — instantly putting you above 950 and into the next draw.
Improve language to CLB 9
Adds 50–100 CRS points across all factors.
Add Canadian work experience
1 year of NOC TEER 0/1/2/3 Canadian work experience can add 35–80 points.
Get spouse credentials assessed
Spouse education and language can add 10–40 points.
Recommended pathways
- Provincial Nominee Program (Express Entry-aligned streams)
- Ontario OINP Human Capital Priorities
- BC PNP Tech Pilot
- Alberta AAIP Express Entry Stream
Best provinces for this CRS range
Ontario
OINP HCP issues NOIs to EE candidates with 350–470 CRS in tech and healthcare
British Columbia
BC PNP Tech runs weekly invites with tech-NOC-specific cutoffs
Alberta
AAIP issues NOIs to candidates with CRS 300+ in priority sectors
Saskatchewan
SINP Express Entry sub-category for in-demand occupations
Free tools for CRS 350 – 400 candidates
FAQs — CRS 350 – 400
Can I get PR with CRS 350–400?
Yes — through a Provincial Nominee Program. A PNP nomination adds 600 CRS points, taking your total above 950 and securing an Invitation to Apply in the next general draw.
Which PNPs target CRS 350–400 candidates?
Ontario OINP, BC PNP, Alberta AAIP and Saskatchewan SINP all run streams that nominate Express Entry candidates in this range, particularly in tech, healthcare and trades.
How long until I get PR with CRS 380?
Typically 12–18 months: 4–8 months for PNP nomination, then 6 months for Express Entry processing after the +600-point ITA.
PR strategies by other CRS scores
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Top NOCs, origins & settlement guides
Software Developer (NOC 21232)
Builds and maintains software applications. Targeted by STEM category-based Express Entry draws — lower CRS cut-off than general draws.
Data Scientist (NOC 21211)
Designs ML models and statistical pipelines. Eligible for STEM occupations Express Entry category since 2024.
Cybersecurity Specialist (NOC 21220)
Protects networks and systems. Strong public-sector and fintech demand — STEM-eligible NOC.
Canada PR from India
8–14 months • CAD 2,500 – 5,000 (≈ ₹3–5 lakh)
Canada PR from Philippines
8–18 months • CAD 2,500 – 4,500 (≈ ₱100,000–180,000)
Canada PR from Nigeria
10–18 months • CAD 2,800 – 5,500 (≈ ₦4–8 million)
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