Canada Removes LMIA Requirement for Eligible Express Entry Job Offers from November 3, 2026
Canada Removes LMIA Requirement for Eligible Express Entry Job Offers from November 3, 2026 Canada is introducing important changes to its Express Entry immigration system that could make it easier for eligible skilled workers to use qualifying job offers when applying for permanent residence. Starting November 3, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will remove the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) requirement for qualifying job offers used for certain Express Entry eligibility requirements and points calculations. The announcement, made on October 16, 2026, also introduces additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for qualifying job offers in designated high-wage occupations and eligible Canadian work experience. These changes are intended to help Canada attract skilled professionals whose employment prospects and experience align with the country’s labour market needs. For foreign workers, candidates already in the Express Entry pool , and ...