IRCC adds high-wage factor to Express Entry CRS on November 3; CanadaVisa releases matching calculator
Key points
- From November 3, 2026, the CRS includes the Labour Market Integration Factor (LMIF), awarding extra points for high-wage occupations
- Express Entry candidates score the higher of up to 150 points for Canadian work experience or up to 100 points for a high-wage job offer
- CanadaVisa released a free CRS calculator the same day, updating CV+
On November 3, 2026, IRCC added the Labour Market Integration Factor (LMIF) to the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System, awarding extra points for high-wage occupations. Candidates now score the higher of up to 150 points for Canadian work experience or up to 100 points for a high-wage job offer. CanadaVisa released a free calculator reflecting the change.
What employers should do
- If candidates are in the Express Entry pool, reassess their scores under the new CRS rules
- Monitor how the high-wage job offer factor affects candidate rankings
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Canada
- Status
- In effect
- Effective date
- 2026-11-03
- Employers covered
- Express Entry candidates and related employers
- Official source
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