As of March 25, 2025, IRCC has removed CRS points for a confirmed job offer
(LMIA-based job offer) in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
for all current and future candidates in the Express Entry pool.
Which points are being removed?
- ❌ 200 points for a job offer under NOC 00 (senior management)
- ❌ 50 points for job offers in other skilled occupations
What does this mean for CEC candidates?
- If your CRS previously included 50 or 200 points for an LMIA,
your score will decrease within a week (once the changes are implemented) - The CEC program does not require a job offer,
so your eligibility remains intact,
but your chances of receiving an invitation may change - This may also signal fluctuations in cutoff scores for CEC
and a potential CEC-specific draw, which has been on pause since February 5, 2025
What is not changing?
❗ If a job offer is a mandatory requirement of the program,
this change does not affect your eligibility.
This applies to:
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Certain PNP streams
🔔 Stay updated and monitor your CRS score closely!
