If you’re aiming for Canadian Permanent Residence (PR) through Express Entry, leaving Canada temporarily might actually improve your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.

One of the key factors in the CRS is foreign work experience skill transferability, which can add up to 50 points. If you have not yet maximized your foreign work experience points, gaining additional experience in your home country could be beneficial. This extra boost in CRS points might help you meet the cut-off score and receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in an upcoming Express Entry draw.

To qualify, you must work in a skilled occupation (TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) abroad. The system rewards candidates with strong international skilled work experience, making them more competitive in the pool.

If you’re struggling to meet the CRS cut-off, temporarily working outside Canada could be a strategic move to enhance your score and improve your chances of securing PR