Candidates in the Express Entry system will not gain additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for possessing a legitimate job offer, including those backed by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This adjustment was implemented in the Ministerial Instructions that took effect on March 25, 2025.
Before this update, candidates in Express Entry could earn an extra 50 or 200 CRS points due to arranged employment, significantly increasing their chances of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residency (PR) through Express Entry.
This modification impacts the CRS scores of all candidates within the Express Entry pool who previously had additional points for arranged employment. Those who have already obtained ITAs or have PR applications underway will not be impacted.
Worth mentioning that an acceptable job offer will continue to be pertinent for the eligibility requirements of the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and certain streams of the Provincial Nominee Program.
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