A Shift Toward Fairness: How the Removal of Job Offer Points Impacts Your Express Entry Pathway
On March 25, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officially removed Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for job offers in the Express Entry system. This change affects job offers in senior management (NOC Major Group 00), which previously awarded 200 points, and other skilled job offers in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3, which awarded 50 points.
Although these points are no longer available, job offers remain valuable for certain immigration programs, such as the Federal Skilled Trades Program, Federal Skilled Worker Program, and some Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams. If you’re applying through these pathways, the change won’t impact your eligibility, but make sure to update your Express Entry profile accordingly.
This change shifts the focus of the Express Entry system to emphasize real qualifications, such as education, language skills, and work experience, making it crucial for candidates to strengthen these areas.
The primary reason behind the removal of CRS points for job offers is to address the growing concern of fraud within the Express Entry system. In the past, some candidates resorted to purchasing fake or inflated job offers to boost their CRS scores, giving them an unfair advantage in the selection process. The updated system now focuses more on authentic qualifications such as education, language proficiency, and real work experience.
What the CRS Changes Mean for Your Express Entry Success
- You remain eligible: Losing job offer points does not disqualify you from the pool.
- Focus on other CRS factors: Work on improving your language test results (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF), gain more work experience, or pursue Canadian education credentials to maximize your points.
- PNPs are key: Consider applying for Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) to gain 600 points and a faster path to permanent residence.
- Recalculate your CRS score: Use the updated criteria to reassess your score and identify areas where you can boost your profile.
You can review more detailed information by visiting the official Government of Canada website.
For personalized guidance and to ensure you’re on the right track with your Express Entry profile, don’t hesitate to contact us -we’re here to help you navigate these changes and maximize your chances of success.
