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New CRS points in Express Entry: up to 150 for Canadian experience, up to 100 for a job offer without LMIA. How the system works by occupation category.
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.