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Express Entry — Job Offer CRS Points Removed
Effective: March 25, 2025
TL;DR
All CRS bonus points for arranged employment removed (50 points for skilled positions, 200 for senior management). Aimed at curbing LMIA-fraud schemes. A federal consultation closed in May 2026 on potentially restoring points only for high-wage offers.
What changed
- 50- and 200-point CRS bonuses for arranged employment eliminated.
- Affects every Express Entry candidate with a job offer.
- Future restoration possibly tied to high-wage offers.
Who is affected
Express Entry candidates with valid LMIA-supported or LMIA-exempt job offers.
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https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/job-offer.html ↗Related immigration topics
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