New announcement from IRCC: Major changes to the Express Entry system starting in spring 2025.
According to an announcement from the Canadian Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), starting in spring 2025, the Express Entry system will no longer award CRS points to applicants with job offers supported by Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA).
What does this change mean?
Previously, Express Entry candidates could receive an additional 50 or 200 CRS points if they had a valid job offer supported by an LMIA, depending on the type of job. This point bonus increased their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency. However, with the new changes, this bonus will be removed to increase fairness and transparency in the immigration system.
Reason for the change
Immigration Minister Marc Miller stated that the goal of removing the bonus points for job offers is to minimize fraudulent activities related to the buying and selling of LMIAs, ensuring that the Express Entry system selects candidates based on genuine abilities and skills, rather than on factors that can be manipulated.
Impact on candidates
This change will affect candidates who rely on job offers to boost their CRS scores. They will need to focus on other factors such as language skills, education, and work experience to improve their scores. At the same time, candidates without job offers will have a more equitable opportunity to compete within the Express Entry system.
Recommendations for candidates
To adapt to this change, candidates should:
- Improve your language skills: Achieving high scores on language exams like IELTS or CELPIP will increase your CRS score.
- Improve your education: Completing higher education programs can increase your CRS score.
- Gain work experience: Quality work experience, especially in Canada, will be highly valued.
- Consider provincial nomination programs (PNPs): Some provinces may offer bonus points for specific skills and experiences.
- Start-Up Visa: A worthwhile option to consider.
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The benefits of SUVs in the new context:
- Not dependent on CRS points: SUVs do not require applicants to compete for CRS points in Express Entry. This is especially important when bonus points from job offers are eliminated.
- No job offer required: The program focuses on startup ideas and support from Designated Organizations (DOs) rather than requiring a job offer.
- Permanent residency from the start: The entire family of the applicant is granted permanent residency as soon as the SUV application is approved, without being tied to the future success of the business project.
- Support from the Canadian startup ecosystem: With organizations like Ontario Startup Studio , candidates receive mentorship to develop their projects in Canada, maximizing their chances of success.
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