Why Does Express Entry Show 0 Points When I Create an Account?

Short answer:
You do not meet the eligibility requirements for any of the Express Entry programs. The system has flagged you as ineligible.

Why Are You Seeing 0 Points?

1. The system determined you’re ineligible for all Express Entry streams:
   Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), or Federal Skilled Trades (FSTP).
2. You may have made errors when filling out your profile, or you’re genuinely ineligible under current criteria.

What Should You Do?

If you’re sure you meet the eligibility criteria for at least one Express Entry program, you’ll need to create a new profile, because a profile that was marked as “0 points” becomes deactivated.

Why Is My CRS Score 0? Full Breakdown:

This means your profile doesn’t meet the minimum eligibility requirements. This can happen:

• Immediately after submitting your profile
• Or months later if a document expires (e.g. language test or ECA)

Common Reasons for Ineligibility in Express Entry:

1. Expired language test results or ECA (Educational Credential Assessment)
2. Insufficient proof of settlement funds (especially for FSW applicants):
   • See IRCC’s official funds requirement:
     Proof of Funds – IRCC
   • Note: For CEC, having a valid work permit and income is enough.
3. Lost points due to age (especially if over 45 – relevant for FSW)
4. Less than one year of full-time, continuous, skilled work experience within the last 10 years
5. Work experience not classified under TEER 0–3
6. Less than 1 year of experience under your primary NOC code

Before Creating a New Profile, Ask Yourself:

1. Is your job classified under TEER 0–3?
2. Do you have enough proof of funds (for FSW stream)?
3. Do your language test results meet at least:
   • CLB 7 (for TEER 0–1 jobs), or
   • CLB 5 (for TEER 2–3 jobs)?
4. Do you have a valid ECA report? Did you enter the ECA number correctly?
5. Do you have at least 1560 hours of paid work in Canada on payroll? (CEC requirement)
6. Is your language test and/or ECA still valid?
7. Did you claim 0 points for job offer because it’s CUAET-based and not LMIA or LMIA-exempt?
   (Does not affect eligibility but impacts CRS score)
8. For FSW stream — did you score at least 67 out of 100 on the FSW selection grid?

Final Tips:

• The Express Entry system is not AI. It’s rule-based.
• Your answers directly determine whether you’re eligible and what CRS score you receive.
• One small mistake can cause your score to drop to 0 and disqualify you from applying.

Recommendation:
Always double-check your profile carefully. If you’re unsure about anything, consider speaking with an expert before submitting a new profile.