Canada’s Justin Trudeau government has announced new rules regarding Permanent Residency (PR) in the country. This announcement has been made for Express Entry workers who are seeking permanent residence in the country. This announcement by the Canadian government is likely to affect Indian engineers, technicians and other IT workers, as well as the recently announced changes to the comprehensive ranking system.
Under the new rules, IT workers applying for permanent residence in Canada will no longer receive additional CRS points. Until now, IT engineers used to receive job offers backed by the ALI. This means that IT professionals will have to rely on other factors to achieve a high CRS score. However, it is not yet clear when these amendments will take effect.
Previously, Express Entry candidates with an LMIA-supported job offer received a significant boost to their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. This can range from 50 to 200 additional points, depending on the job offer. These bonus points help LMIA candidates receive an invitation after applying for permanent residence.
