Points-Based Immigration
The four biggest points systems, scored side by side.
Every points-based visa uses its own scoring grid — different weights, different thresholds, different bonuses. EntryNest's calculators use each government's current rules, auto-fill from your saved applicant profile, and tell you not just your score but which factor will move it fastest.
Canada Express Entry CRS
The Comprehensive Ranking System governs every economic PR pathway to Canada. Score human capital, spouse factors, skill transferability and additional PNP / job-offer boosts.
- Ceiling
- 1,200 pts
- Threshold
- Recent cut-offs: 481–546
2026 draw data
Germany Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
The Chancenkarte lets you enter Germany for up to 12 months to look for skilled work in person. Qualifying via full recognition or the 6-point test.
- Ceiling
- 14 pts
- Threshold
- Pass mark: 6 points
2024 rules in force
Japan Highly Skilled Professional
Japan's points-based visa for advanced academic, specialist and business talent. Fast-tracks permanent residence and grants spouse work rights.
- Ceiling
- 145 pts
- Threshold
- 70 pts (HSP visa) · 80 pts (1-year PR)
MOJ 2024 grid
New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category
INZ's 6-point Skilled Migrant Category (Oct 2023 rebuild). Claim points from occupational registration, qualification, or income at a multiple of the NZ median.
- Ceiling
- 9 pts
- Threshold
- Pass mark: 6 points
SMC 2023 system
How EntryNest calculators differ from official ones
Official government calculators score in isolation. Ours cross-reference your shared applicant profile — citizenship, residence, education, occupation, language and work history — so your Canada CRS, German Chancenkarte, Japan HSP and NZ SMC scores all draw from the same, auto-filled data. Change your language level once, every score updates.