Canada Scraps LMIA Points in Express Entry Shake-Up

No More CRS Points for Arranged Employment Under Express Entry

Effective March 25, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) removed the bonus Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points under the Express Entry system for those with arranged employment. This means that both prospective Express Entry candidates and existing candidates who previously received points for having a valid job offer that are still in the pool will no longer benefit from this advantage. The points that existing candid…

Canada Scraps LMIA Points in Express Entry Shake-Up

Canadian immigration officials have announced the removal of Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) points from the Express Entry program, meaning candidates in the pool will no longer receive additional credit for holding a job offer, regardless of whether it falls under the senior management category or any other skilled occupation. This change represents a noteworthy departure from the long-standing system that once awarded up to 200 points fo…

IRCC Removes Job Offer Points from Express Entry Ranking System

IRCC has eliminated CRS points for job offers in Express Entry. Learn how this March 2025 change affects your immigration chances.