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IMPACT – HIGH
What is the change? Significant changes to the scoring system under the points-based Express Entry program will take effect Nov. 19.
What does the change mean? The new scoring system will benefit candidates who hold an employer-specific work permit without a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) approval if they have at least one year of experience with that employer, as well as graduates of Canadian post-secondary educational institutions.
Background: The changes were announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on Thursday and will take effect Nov. 19.
Among the key changes:
BAL Analysis: The changes to the ranking system in Express Entry are a positive development for employers and are expected to broaden the pool of candidates and lower the minimum score required to obtain an invitation to apply for permanent residency.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network provider located in Canada. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
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