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Canada to Boost CRS Points for High‑Wage Job Offers, Drop LMIA for Express Entry

Canada to Boost CRS Points for High‑Wage Job Offers, Drop LMIA for Express Entry

Canada will prioritize Express Entry candidates with eligible high‑wage job offers or Canadian work experience in 186 higher‑paying occupations, removing the need for an LMIA for job‑offer eligibility. Starting November 3, 2026, additional CRS points will be awarded based on wage‑level thresholds.

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BREAKING: Canada boosts CRS points for Express Entry candidates with high-wage job offers, drops LMIA requirement