IRCC Removes Job Offer CRS Points: What Express Entry Candidates Need to Know
The Big Shift
🚨 Job offers no longer give CRS points in Express Entry, including LMIA-supported offers. Candidates lose 50-200 points overnight.
What Changed?
- 📍 Temporary measure announced Dec 2024 to combat "LMIA purchasing" fraud
- 📍 No impact on existing ITA/PR applications
- 📍 Job offers still required for FSWP/FSTP eligibility and some PNPs
Real-World Impact: Andrew vs Anita
👨💼 Andrew
540 → 490
(Lost 50 job offer points)
👩🔧 Anita
500 → 500
(No job offer points)
In a 495 CRS draw: Anita gets ITA, Andrew doesn't.
Fiva.ca Insight
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Why Canada Made This Change
🎯 Anti-Fraud Measure
Targets illegal sale of LMIA documents
⚖️ Fairer Competition
Levels playing field for candidates without job offers
