Express Entry: new opportunities, new room for exploitation?
I’m a Canadian Immigration Consultant, here’s what matters in practice today. Starting November 3, 2026, qualifying job offers will no longer require an LMIA for Express Entry purposes. Eligible high-wage occupation offers may attract CRS points. My concern here is this could create a new market for fabricated job offers, inflated job duties and “guaranteed points” packages. That is a risk to watch - not evidence that fraud has already increased. But could already be brewing a week before the scheduled change. Rigorous assessment matters. IRCC says officers will examine whether the employer is operating, genuinely needs the position and can honour the offer, and whether the applicant is qualified and likely to perform the work. For applicants inside and outside Canada: Don’t pay someone to manufacture a job offer. Verify the employer independently. Ensure the duties and qualifications reflect reality. Review everything submitted in your name. A higher salary or impre...