VisaProAdviserVisas, migration and life abroad
Starting Nov 3, Express Entry adds up to 150 CRS points for Canadian work experience and job offers in high-wage jobs — no LMIA required. Full points breakdown.
Up to 150 CRS points: 70 for Canadian work experience in a high-wage job, 100 for a job offer with no LMIA. Wage levels, the formula, and pitfalls explained.
Yes: starting November 3, 2026, Express Entry brings back job offer points (up to 100) without LMIA and new Canadian experience bonuses up to 70 points.
Yes: Express Entry adds a new CRS factor on November 3, 2026 — up to 100 points for a job offer with no LMIA needed, up to 140 for Canadian work experience.
An employer letter can waive language, education, and work experience rules. Without it: CLB 4, high school, and 1,560 hours of experience in 5 years.
Category-based selection now requires 12 months of experience within 3 years. How employers can align work permit renewals with an employee's Express Entry timeline.