10/16/2026
π¨ EXPRESS ENTRY CHANGES ANNOUNCED TODAY π¨π¦
IRCC just announced major updates to the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), taking effect November 3, 2026:
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Additional CRS points for eligible Canadian work experience or a qualifying job offer in a high-wage occupation (e.g. engineers, electricians)
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An LMIA will no longer be required for a qualifying job offer, both for the new points and for FSWP & FSTP job offer requirements
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IRCC will still assess every job offer to confirm it is genuine
Already in the Express Entry pool?
π Your CRS score will be recalculated automatically
π Have a job offer? You must UPDATE YOUR PROFILE before November 3 to get job offer points
π Recalculation may take up to 2 weeks, and draws will be paused during that time
Source: IRCC news release, October 16, 2026.