On November 3, 2026, changes to Express Entry willintroduce points for eligible Canadian work experience or qualifying job offers in high­wage occupations, and remove labour market impact assessment (LMIA) requirements for qualifying job offers used to establish program eligibility and obtain Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points

What changed

On November 3, 2026, changes to Express Entry willintroduce points for eligible Canadian work experience or qualifying job offers in high­wage occupations, and remove labour market impact assessment (LMIA) requirements for qualifying job offers used to establish program eligibility and obtain Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points

Who it affects

Check the official IRCC source for eligibility, dates and application-specific details.

Official source: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/10/changes-to-express-entry-for-high-wage-occupations.html


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