BREAKING: Canada boosts CRS points for Express Entry candidates with high-wage job offers, drops LMIA requirement - CIC News
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Canada will boost priority for permanent residence selection for workers with job offers or eligible Canadian work experience in 186 higher-paying occupations, and will not require Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) for the job offers to qualify.
Starting Nov. 3, 2026, additional points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) will be awarded to Express Entry candidates whose job offer or Canadian work experience occupation meets or exceeds the thresholds of 1.3x, 1.5x, or 2x the Canada-wide median wage, up to a maximum of 100 CRS points. The higher a candidate's CRS score, the more likely they are to receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence.
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