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The page no longer focuses on removing CRS points for job offers as of March 25, 2025. Instead, from November 3, 2026 job offers no longer need an LMIA to qualify, and LMIAs no longer add CRS points or priority. Eligibility programs (FSW, FST, some PNPs) still require valid offers, but LMIAs are not required for that purpose. There is also specific operational guidance instructing candidates without an LMIA exactly how to complete LMIA fields in their Express Entry profile after the rule change.
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https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/job-offer.html ↗Citations
Each citation is quoted verbatim from its source and links back to it. Navisa does not paraphrase the rule — read it as written.
“As of November 3, 2026, we're changing how we assess job offers under Express Entry:”
“having an LMIA will not give you more Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points or give your profile priority”
“In your profile you will still be required to select that you have a positive LMIA, even though you don't need one.”
“As of March 25, 2025, we’re removing job offer points from the Comprehensive Ranking System for current and future candidates in the Express Entry pool.”
“In most cases, your employer needs a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to support your job offer for Express Entry.”
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