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Canada removes arranged employment points under Express Entry, creating new challenges to permanent residence
Effective 25 March 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) amended the rules governing the Express Entry system — the primary application management tool for Canada's key economic permanent residence (PR) programs for skilled workers. Express Entry uses a points-based system known as the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to assess and rank candidates based on factors such as age, education, language ability, and Canadian work experience. Candidates with the highest scores are invited to apply for permanent residence in periodic draws conducted by IRCC.
A Tax Alert prepared by EY Law LLP group, and attached below, provides additional details.