Despite recent Express Entry changes, job offers continue to play a critical role in Canada’s immigration system.

By Vikrant Singh, April 14, 2025

On March 25, 2025, the Government of Canada announced a significant change to its Express Entry system: candidates will no longer receive 50 or 200 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for having a qualifying job offer. While this may seem like a major shift, the reality is that job offers remain a powerful asset for anyone seeking Canadian permanent residency (PR).

Job Offers Remain a Key to Many Immigration Pathways

Even without direct CRS points under Express Entry, job offers are still essential for a variety of federal and provincial programs.

1. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)

Canada’s provinces run over 80 immigration streams under PNPs, nearly half of which require job offers. These streams are designed to meet regional labor market needs, and a provincial nomination greatly boosts a candidate’s chances of becoming a permanent resident.

2. Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

Foreign workers looking to settle in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador can use AIP to apply for PR. A key requirement? A job offer from a designated employer, endorsed by the province.

3. Rural and Francophone Community Pilots

Both the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP), launched earlier this year, require job offers from designated employers. These programs aim to support regional development and bolster French-speaking populations in specific communities.

Job Offers as a Path to Canadian Work Experience

Though job offers no longer bring CRS points directly, they enable foreign nationals to gain Canadian work experience, a valuable asset under the CRS.

Candidates can earn up to 180 CRS points from Canadian work experience, both under Core/Human Capital and Skill Transferability factors.

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

The CEC program, one of three managed under Express Entry, specifically requires at least one year of skilled Canadian work experience. IRCC has prioritized CEC draws in 2025, aligning with a shift away from general draws since April 2024.

Conclusion

While job offers no longer bring automatic CRS boosts, they continue to open doors to numerous immigration programs and help candidates gain valuable Canadian experience. For those serious about making Canada their home, a job offer remains as important as ever.

DATA TABLE: Important Information on Job Offers and Canadian PR

Program or Factor	Is a Job Offer Required?	Notes
Express Entry (Post-March 2025)	No	No longer awards 50/200 CRS points for job offers
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)	Often Yes	~50% of 80+ PNP streams require job offers
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)	Yes	Job offer from a designated employer + provincial endorsement
Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)	Yes	Offer must come from a designated employer
Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP)	Yes	Requires a genuine job offer + French proficiency
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)	Indirectly Yes	One year of Canadian work experience often gained via job offer
CRS Points: Canadian Work Experience	No (Job offer not required)	Experience can be gained via employment; see point breakdown below

CRS Points for Canadian Work Experience

Years of Canadian Work Experience	With Spouse/Common-law Partner	Without Spouse/Common-law Partner
None or less than a year	0	0
1 year	35	40
2 years	46	53
3 years	56	64
4 years	63	72
5 years or more	70	80

Skill Transferability Points (Canadian Work Experience)

Factor Combination	Maximum Points
Canadian experience + post-secondary degree	50
Canadian experience + foreign work experience	50
Total	100

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