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CLB 9 = IELTS 7.0; CLB 10 = IELTS 7.5+."},"lang":{"type":"string","description":"Response language (BCP-47 code, e.g. 'hi' for Hindi, 'zh' for Chinese)"},"ielts":{"type":"string","description":"Overall IELTS band score (e.g. '7.5') — used if clb not provided"},"system":{"type":"string","description":"Which immigration points system to evaluate. Use 'any' to assess all relevant systems."},"partner":{"type":"string","description":"Whether applicant has a spouse/common-law partner with qualifying skills/language"},"education":{"type":"string","description":"Highest level of education completed"},"job_offer":{"type":"string","description":"Whether applicant has a valid job offer from a qualifying employer"},"local_work":{"type":"string","description":"Years of work experience inside the destination country"},"nomination":{"type":"string","description":"Whether applicant has a provincial/state nomination (adds +600 CRS for Canada)"},"occupation":{"type":"string","description":"Job title or NOC/ANZSCO occupation code (e.g. 'software engineer', '2173')"},"work_years":{"type":"string","description":"Years of skilled work experience outside the destination country"},"nationality":{"type":"string","description":"Applicant nationality (for context on restrictions)"}}},"responseSchema":{"type":"json","example":{}},"example":{"request":{"age":"32","clb":"8","lang":"en","system":"any","partner":"false","education":"masters","job_offer":"true","local_work":"0","nomination":"false","occupation":"software engineer","work_years":"5","nationality":"India"},"response":{"raw":"{\n  \"system\": \"Multi-System Assessment: Canada Express Entry (CRS) + Australia SkillSelect 189 + UK Skilled Worker + Germany EU Blue Card\",\n  \"estimated_score\": 0,\n  \"maximum_possible\": 0,\n  \"score_breakdown\": [],\n  \"eligibility_status\": \"eligible_with_improvements\",\n  \"eligibility_note\": \"Your profile — age 32, Master's degree, 5 years overseas software engineering experience, CLB 8 English, valid job offer — makes you competitive across multiple systems. Canada Express Entry and Australia SkillSelect 189 are your strongest pathways. Full multi-system breakdown is below.\",\n  \"recent_cutoff\": {\n    \"score\": 491,\n    \"date\": \"2025-03-31\",\n    \"program\": \"No Occupation Requirement (All Programs) — last confirmed draw in training data; check IRCC for the most current draw\",\n    \"source\": \"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html\"\n  },\n  \"gap_to_cutoff\": 0,\n  \"invitation_likelihood\": \"medium\",\n  \"likelihood_note\": \"Full system-by-system likelihood is detailed in the breakdowns below. Canada CRS gap is the key bottleneck; Australia and UK/Germany may be faster given your profile.\",\n  \"top_improvements\": [\n    {\n      \"action\": \"Improve IELTS to CLB 9 (IELTS 7.0 in each of the four abilities) for Canada Express Entry\",\n      \"points_gain\": 32,\n      \"effort\": \"medium\",\n      \"timeline\": \"2–4 months of preparation\",\n      \"detail\": \"Moving from CLB 8 (IELTS ~6.5 per band) to CLB 9 (IELTS 7.0 per band) on all four abilities adds approximately 20–32 CRS points depending on your current exact sub-scores. At CLB 9 first language: 31×4=124 pts vs CLB 8: 23×4=92 pts — a gain of 32 points. This is your single highest-ROI action for Canada.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"action\": \"Gain Canadian work experience via LMIA-backed job offer or intra-company transfer to Canada\",\n      \"points_gain\": 80,\n      \"effort\": \"high\",\n      \"timeline\": \"12–24 months\",\n      \"detail\": \"One year of skilled Canadian work experience adds up to 40 CRS points under the core human capital factor, plus skill transferability bonuses. Two or more years of Canadian work experience unlocks the Canadian Experience Class draw eligibility with typically lower cut-offs (e.g. 421–491 range). This is the most transformative long-term strategy.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"action\": \"Apply for a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination — especially Ontario Tech Draw or BC PNP Tech\",\n      \"points_gain\": 600,\n      \"effort\": \"high\",\n      \"timeline\": \"6–18 months\",\n      \"detail\": \"A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points — effectively guaranteeing an ITA regardless of base score. Software engineers are in demand under Ontario's Human Capital Priorities stream, BC PNP Tech (NOC 21232 Software developers/programmers is a priority occupation), and Alberta's AAIP. With your profile, this is the fastest Canada pathway.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"action\": \"Take a French language test (TEF Canada or TCF Canada) to earn French language bonus points\",\n      \"points_gain\": 50,\n      \"effort\": \"medium\",\n      \"timeline\": \"3–6 months to B2 level\",\n      \"detail\": \"Achieving NCLC 7+ in French while holding CLB 7+ English adds 50 CRS points under the Bilingualism bonus. Even NCLC 7 in French alone (without English CLB 7+) still contributes additional points. French proficiency also unlocks Francophone mobility draws, which have had cut-offs as low as 375–400.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"action\": \"Australia: Improve English to IELTS 8.0+ (Superior) across all four bands for SkillSelect 189\",\n      \"points_gain\": 10,\n      \"effort\": \"medium\",\n      \"timeline\": \"2–4 months\",\n      \"detail\": \"Moving from Proficient English (IELTS 7.0, 10 pts) to Superior English (IELTS 8.0, 20 pts) adds 10 points to your Australian score. At 70–75 points currently, reaching 80–85 puts you well within regular invitation rounds for software engineers under ANZSCO 261313 (Software Engineer).\"\n    }\n  ],\n  \"occupation_note\": \"Software Engineer is a highly favourable occupation across all assessed systems. Canada: NOC 21232 (Software developers and programmers) — TEER Category 1, eligible for all Express Entry streams including the dedicated STEM draw (cut-offs have been as low as 481–486). Australia: ANZSCO 261313 (Software Engineer) — on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), eligible for subclass 189 (independent), 190 (state nominated), and 491 (regional). Skills assessment via ACS (Australian Computer Society). UK: SOC 2136 (Programmers and software development professionals) — on the Immigration Salary List (formerly Shortage Occupation List) in some specialisations; standard skilled worker route fully available. Germany: IT specialists with a recognised degree are among the most in-demand under the Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz; EU Blue Card salary threshold €45,300 (general) or lower for shortage occupations.\",\n  \"alternative_systems\": [\n    {\n      \"system\": \"Australia General Skilled Migration — Subclass 189 (Independent)\",\n      \"country\": \"Australia\",\n      \"why\": \"Your profile scores an estimated 75–80 points on the SkillSelect points test (Age 32=30, Master's=15, 5yr overseas work=10, Proficient English=10, ACS skills assessment for Software Engineer on MLTSSL = eligible 189). Recent invitation rounds for ANZSCO 261313 have invited at 70–85 pts. With Superior English (IELTS 8.0) you reach 85–90 pts, putting you firmly in invitation range. No job offer or sponsorship required for 189. This may be your fastest pathway to permanent residence.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"system\": \"Germany EU Blue Card\",","meta":{"age":"32","system":"any","endpoint":"points","education":"masters"},"disclaimer":"Points estimates are approximate. Official CRS/SkillSelect scores must be calculated through the relevant immigration authority portal. 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Run them through all six countries' immigration scoring systems so we can advise them on the best relocation opportunities."}],"resultDescription":"Returns a breakdown of points or scores for each of the six supported immigration programs (Canada CRS, Australia SkillSelect, UK PBS, Germany EU Blue Card, New Zealand, Austria RWR) based on the applicant's profile, indicating likely eligibility thresholds and comparative rankings.","failureModes":["Missing required profile fields (age, education, work experience) — endpoint may return incomplete or zero scores","Invalid or unsupported education credential type — may default to lower tier","Language test score format mismatch — IELTS vs CLB vs PTE conversions may not be handled automatically","Payment not received or x402 protocol failure — returns 402 Payment Required","Profile data outside supported ranges (e.g. age over 45) — some programs may return 0 or ineligible status"],"whenToPreferThis":"Use this endpoint when a user wants a quick, cross-country skilled-worker immigration points estimate without needing to navigate each country's official calculator separately. 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