IRCC will remove job offer points from Express Entry in 2025

Surya Rathee
[Published 25 Dec, 2024 | 04:39 AM]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has provided additional updates regarding their plans to remove points for a job offer under Canada’s Express Entry system. This news comes after a recent news release, where the department announced that they would be instituting this change in the spring of 2025. 

As of now, Express Entry candidates with a valid job offer are eligible to receive an additional 50 to 200 points towards their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. These points can easily make the difference between a candidate receiving an Invitation to Apply for Canada PR - or not being invited at all.

IRCC further clarified that the removal of these additional points for having a valid job offer is a “temporary measure”, but this time the department has not stated when it will end.

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Who is impacted?

The removal of these points for a job offer will apply to all new and existing candidates in the Express Entry pool, including those working in Canada temporarily. In their previous release, IRCC did not exactly mention any specific sector in the economy which will impacted by this, instead, it cited that once this change comes into effect - it will apply to all candidates with a job offer.

However, this change will not impact newcomers who:

• Have already been invited to apply for permanent residence with a CRS score that still included points for a job offer (under arranged employment criteria), or
• Have already submitted an application for permanent residence to IRCC which is currently being processed.

Original announcement

Last week on December 17, Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller first announced that Express Entry candidates looking to apply for Canada PR will no longer receive additional points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for having an LMIA-based job offer.

At the time, he did not provide further details on how this change would be implemented or how it could impact candidates. Currently, Express Entry candidates can receive an additional 50 or 200 CRS points for having a valid job offer.

What’s next?

With IRCC’s plan to temporarily remove additional CRS points for valid job offers under the Express Entry system starting in spring 2025, immigrants must adapt their strategies to secure permanent residence in Canada.

• Focus on Core Human Capital Factors: Strengthen your CRS score by improving factors like language proficiency (IELTS/CELPIP), education credentials, and relevant work experience. These will play a larger role in determining your eligibility.

• Try Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs): Many provinces offer PNP pathways that are not dependent on job offers. Research PNPs aligned with your skills and background to increase your chances of selection.

• Build Canadian Work Experience: If you’re working in Canada temporarily, your Canadian work experience will still boost your CRS score, even without job offer points.

Even without additional points in the CRS score calculator for job offers, Canada remains a welcoming destination with numerous pathways for skilled immigrants looking to work in Canada. Just make sure your Express Entry profile is complete and highlights all eligible factors. Be ready for program-specific draws that may prioritize certain occupations.

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Source: canada.ca