changes to the Express Entry system

12/05/2016

These changes to the Express Entry system are now in effect:

·         A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) will not be needed for certain job offers. Many people in Canada with an LMIA exempt work permit will be able to carry that LMIA exemption under Express Entry if they meet certain conditions. This will allow more candidates to receive CRS points for their job offer and meet the program requirements of the federal skilled worker class and the federal skilled trades class.

·         Examples

o    North America Free Trade Agreement

o    federal-provincial agreements

o    Mobilité Francophone

o    intra-company transferees, as long as they meet certain criteria, such as at least one year of work experience from the same employer who is providing their job offer

Find out more about jobs that are exempt from needing an LMIA.

·         The number of points you can get for a job offer has changed.

o    You can earn a total of 50 points if you have a valid job offer in a National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0, A or B occupation.

o    You can earn a total of 200 points if you have a valid job offer in a NOC 00 occupation.?

·         A job offer now only needs to be for a minimum of one year from the time you become a permanent resident.

·         You can now earn CRS points for study in Canada above high school.

o    You can earn 15 points for a one- or two-year diploma or certificate.

o    You can earn 30 points for a degree, diploma or certificate of three years or longer or for a master’s, professional or doctoral degree of at least one academic year.

·         You now have more time to complete an application for permanent residence if you get an invitation to apply.

o    Applicants will now have 90 days to apply for permanent residence, instead of 60 days.

Visit the Express Entry section of our website and the Help Centre for more information.

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