Canada
Express Entry starts scoring high-wage work on 3 November
IRCC published a backgrounder on 16 October 2026 setting out a labour market integration factor worth up to 150 CRS points, and removing the LMIA requirement for a qualifying job offer. It takes effect on 3 November 2026.
What they published
Changes to Express Entry for high-wage occupations (backgrounder, 16 October 2026)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · read 16 October 2026
The maximum number of points available under the labour market integration factor is 150 points for candidates without an accompanying spouse or common-law partner and 140 points for candidates with an accompanying spouse or common-law partner.
Candidates who qualify under both will receive whichever option provides more points. The points for Canadian work experience and a job offer will not be combined.
Receiving additional CRS points does not guarantee an invitation to apply.
Candidates who may qualify for job offer points should review and update their Express Entry profiles before November 3