Canada’s Express Entry system, the fastest pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers, has been unusually silent since the last draw on March 21, 2025. Typically, IRCC holds draws every two weeks, but as of April 11, there has been no new invitation round.
By Sanjay Prasher, RCIC Canadian Title Immigration and Visa Consulting Inc. (CTIVCI)
The Changing Role of Job Offers in Canadian Immigration
Canada’s Express Entry system underwent a significant change on March 25, 2025—the government removed the 50-200 CRS points previously awarded for arranged employment.
Does this mean job offers no longer matter for Canadian PR? Not at all.
Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (OINP) is one of Canada’s most popular pathways to permanent residency (PR) for skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs. With Express Entry CRS scores soaring above 500, the OINP offers a lifeline for candidates who may not qualify for direct federal immigration.
For many foreign nationals dreaming of Canadian permanent residency (PR), the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) offers a promising pathway—especially if your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score isn’t high enough for Express Entry.
This summary distills key points from the video regarding the Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) in Canada, providing an overview of its importance, the application process, the types of LMIAs, and the responsibilities of employers. This document aims to clarify the complexities of the LMIA process from an employer’s perspective and highlight potential legal issues.
By Sanjay Prasher (SP), M.B.A, RCIC
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (CICC #R514499)
Key Update: 24 Canadian Cities Temporarily Block Low-Wage LMIA Applications
If you’re an employer or temporary foreign worker relying on the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), there’s an important update you need to know.
