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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.
IRCC restores CRS points for job offers on Nov 3, 2026: up to 100 points without LMIA, plus up to 150 for Canadian work experience. Full NOC breakdown.
IRCC has outlined Express Entry reform options: potential changes to how age, education, language, and marital status are scored for immigration candidates.