Canada Eases Immigration Rules by Removing LMIA Requirement
Canada has announced a significant change to its Express Entry immigration system, effective 3 November 2026. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirmed that the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) requirement will be eliminated for qualifying job offers that earn Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.
This change aims to ease the immigration process for skilled workers seeking permanent residency. Previously, most foreign workers required an LMIA, a document proving that no permanent resident was available for the role, which was often time-consuming and costly for employers.
Under the new policy, candidates receiving invitations to apply on or after 3 November 2026 will be exempt from LMIA-related requirements if they meet specific conditions. This policy applies to applicants under both the Federal Skilled Worker Programme and the Federal Skilled Trades Programme.
IRCC will continue to verify job offers and has measures to detect fraud, with the new points restricted to high-wage occupations requiring specialized skills.
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