The Canadian government updated the Express Entry system by removing job offer points from the CRS as of March 25, 2025. This change affects current and future candidates in the Express Entry pool. However, having a valid job offer remains an eligibility requirement for certain programs like the Federal Skilled Trades Program, Federal Skilled Worker Program, and some Provincial Nominee Program streams. Candidates are encouraged to include job offer details in their profiles to maintain eligibility. The CRS calculator tool is available to help candidates estimate their scores based on personal and professional information.

• Job offer points (200 points for Major Group 00 and 50 points for other skilled occupations) have been removed from the CRS as of March 25, 2025.
• Valid job offers remain part of eligibility criteria for the Federal Skilled Trades Program, Federal Skilled Worker Program, and some Provincial Nominee Program streams.
• Candidates should still include job offer details in their Express Entry profiles to maintain eligibility for relevant programs.
• The CRS calculator tool is available to estimate Comprehensive Ranking System scores based on updated criteria.
• The CRS score is used to rank candidates in the Express Entry pool for rounds of invitations to apply for permanent residence.
• The tool is for general guidance and is updated according to changes in Ministerial Instructions governing Express Entry.

• Removal of job offer points from the CRS effective March 25, 2025.

• Current and future Express Entry candidates in the pool.
• Applicants to the Federal Skilled Trades Program, Federal Skilled Worker Program, and certain Provincial Nominee Program streams.
• Candidates with job offers classified under NOC Major Group 00 or other skilled occupations.

• Create an Express Entry profile including all relevant information such as job offers to remain eligible for programs requiring valid job offers.
• Use the CRS calculator tool to estimate your score before submitting your profile.

• March 25, 2025 - Removal of job offer points from CRS.

• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/check-score.html