How Many CRS Points Is a Provincial Nomination Worth?
Short answer
A provincial nomination is worth exactly 600 CRS points — more than every other additional-points factor combined, and enough on its own to all but guarantee an invitation to apply.
Why 600 points changes everything
The CRS maximum is 1,200 points. A single provincial nomination is worth half that ceiling outright, which is why nominated candidates are invited in every round regardless of where the general cutoff lands — see the draw cutoffs guide for how general cutoffs are set.
The cap you need to know about
Provincial nomination, sibling in Canada, Canadian study bonus, and French-language bonus all draw from the same additional-points bucket — and that bucket is capped at 600 total. A nomination alone already reaches the cap, so a sibling in Canada (15 points), a Canadian study bonus (15 or 30 points), or a French-language bonus (25 or 50 points) add nothing further once you hold a nomination.
Worked example: a nomination on its own
| Profile | Age 30, bachelor's, IELTS all bands at CLB 5–6, no other bonuses |
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Adding a provincial nomination alone contributes 600 additional points to that profile.
Worked example: the cap in action
| Provincial nomination | 600 |
|---|---|
| Sibling in Canada | 15 |
| Canadian study bonus (3+ years) | 30 |
| French bonus (top-band TEF) | 50 |
| Sum if uncapped | 695 |
All four together still score only 600 additional points — the cap absorbs the other 95.
Frequently asked questions
Does a provincial nomination guarantee permanent residence?
It guarantees 600 CRS points, which is usually enough to be invited to apply in the next round, but you still need to meet the program's eligibility and admissibility requirements — the nomination itself isn't a residence grant.
Can I combine a provincial nomination with a sibling bonus or French bonus?
You can hold both, but the additional-points category — nomination, sibling, Canadian study bonus, and French bonus combined — is capped at 600. A nomination alone already reaches that cap, so the others add nothing further to your total once you have one.
Do all provinces award the same 600 points?
Yes — every provincial or territorial nomination through Express Entry is worth the same 600 CRS points, regardless of which province or territory issued it.
Add a provincial nomination to your saved scenario and see exactly how it changes your total.
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