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Canada removes extra CRS points for job offers in Express Entry

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March 27, 2025

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Ishita Soni

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NO extra Points for Job offer Canada
      

Express Entry Updates.

Starting from March 25, 2025, Express Entry candidates will no longer get extra points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for having a valid job offer, even if that job offer has a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

Before this change, Express Entry candidates could get 50 or 200 extra points for having a job offer, which made it easier for them to be invited to apply for permanent residence. Now, this change impacts all candidates who had extra points for a job offer.

However, those who already got an invitation or have applied for permanent residence are not affected.

Impact on Candidates with Job Offers

Now that this change has taken effect, candidates with a valid job offer will see their CRS scores drop by the amount they were previously awarded for that job offer (either 50 or 200 points). This means their chances of getting an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Permanent Residency (PR) will decrease.

Impact on Candidates Without Job Offers

On the other hand, candidates without a valid job offer will see an increase in their chances of getting an ITA. Since their scores remain the same, but others’ scores are now lower, they have a better chance of being selected.

Changes for Physicians

Another update is about physicians. Previously, a job offer from a government agency could count for less than one year if it was related to healthcare. Now, this rule has been removed.

How CRS Works

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is how Canada ranks candidates in the Express Entry pool. Candidates are awarded points based on factors like:

  • Age
  • Education
  • Language skills
  • Work experience

Additional points can also be earned for things like:

  • French language skills
  • Post-secondary education in Canada
  • Having a sibling in Canada
  • A provincial nomination

The highest-ranking candidates get ITAs in regular draws.

Why Did Canada Make This Change?

The government removed the CRS points for job offers to stop illegal practices, like people buying a job offer (LMIA). This change is part of Canada’s effort to reduce fraud and improve the immigration process.

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