Canada Reveals No More Bonus CRS Points for Arranged Employment
Post by : Admin on Mar 31,2025
There will be no more bonus CRS points for having a valid job offer effective from 25th March 2025. This change affects not only the CRS scores of Express Entry candidates who initially had been rewarded bonus points but also potential candidates for permanent residency through the Express Entry system. However, candidates who have already received their invitations to apply or have their PR applications in process are not affected.
How Does This Change Impact Express Candidates?
Previously, Express Entry candidates would receive 50 or 200 extra CRS (Comprehensive Ranking Score) points for having a valid job offer. This bonus helped increase their chances of getting an ITA for PR in Canada.
Things are going to change significantly as IRCC has decided to remove this reward.
For example, candidates with a valid job offer will have their CRS scores reduced by the number of points they were rewarded with prior to the change. With reduced CRS scores, their chances of getting an ITA are also most likely to reduce under the Express Entry system.
On the contrary, candidates with no valid job offer are more likely to have the upper hand when it comes to ITAs. that’s because their CRS points will stay the same, unaffected by this change.
What about arranged employment for physicians?
Prior to this change, physicians were awarded extra CRS points if their job offer was less than a year old. Effective 25th March 2025, physicians with a valid offer, irrespective of its validity period, will not receive bonus CRS points.
Why Was It Important to Remove CRS Points for Arranged Employment?
The Canadian Government removed the CRS points from Express Entry to combat fraud and streamline the immigration systems. Marc Miller, former immigration minister, had announced their intention to take down the CRS points on 17th December 2024. However, the specific date was not mentioned or discussed.
IRCC has taken several measures to strengthen the integrity of the Canadian immigration system. For example, they increased the scrutiny of visitor visa applications from specific countries or reformed the international student Program. This removal of CRS scores from Express Entry is also one of their mneasures to proptect the integrity of immigration system.
What is the CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) All About?
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is a points-based system that the Canadian government uses to assess the eligibility of candidates and rank them in the Express Entry pool.
Express Entry is a highly competitive online immigration system that manages thousands of applications from skilled workers. The CRS scores make it easier for authorities to select the most qualified candidates who can contribute to Canada’s economic growth. Candidates with the highest scores receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in Canada.
Every profile gets ranked based on several factors, such as:
- Age
- Education level
- Language proficiency (English and/or French)
- Canadian work experience
Other factors that influence CRS points:
- A sibling in Canada as a permanent resident or Canadian citizen
- French language skills
- Post-secondary education in Canada
- A provincial or territorial nomination
The government conducts draws frequently and sends ITAs to eligible candidates with the highest CRS points.
The bottom line is that the better your CRS points are, the higher your chances of getting the PR in Canada. Now, the problem is that CRS is a dynamic system with frequent changes and updates to scoring and eligibility criteria. This is where the role of licensed immigration consultants comes into play. They provide guidance about the process, adhering to the latest norms and maximizing your chances of success. So you can seek their help and save time.
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