Canada has recently made a major change to its Express Entry immigration system. As of March 25, 2025, the extra CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) points that were given for having a job offer are no longer available. This decision was taken to reduce fake or unreliable job offers and to make the system more transparent and fair.
What This Means for Applicants
Before this change, candidates who had valid job offers could get up to 50 or even 200 extra CRS points. These extra points gave many applicants a strong edge in getting selected for permanent residency. Now that this option is gone, many candidates are seeing their scores drop, which is shifting how people rank in the Express Entry pool.
How CRS Scores are Changing
With job offer points removed, many candidates are now scoring lower than before. As a result, the higher score ranges are seeing fewer applicants, while lower ranges are filling up fast. This shift shows how big an impact the policy change is having on everyone in the pool.
Latest Express Entry Pool Snapshot (as of April 14, 2025)
There are currently 244,282 candidates in the pool. Here’s how they’re spread out:
| CRS Score Range | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 816 |
| 501-600 | 19,782 |
| 491-500 | 12,093 |
| 481-490 | 12,359 |
| 471-480 | 16,215 |
| 461-470 | 16,189 |
| 451-460 | 14,686 |
| 401-450 | 67,301 |
| 351-400 | 53,479 |
| 301-350 | 22,799 |
| 0-300 | 8,563 |
How to Boost Your CRS Score Now
With job offers no longer giving extra points, candidates should focus on other areas to improve their CRS scores:
- Improve Language Test Scores:
- Enhance Education Credentials:
- Gain More Work Experience:
- Apply Through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs):
Higher scores in English or French tests can raise your CRS points.
Getting a higher degree or studying in Canada can help.
Especially if you’ve worked in Canada or in a skilled job, it adds value.
These programs can give you 600 bonus CRS points, which is a huge boost.
How Visa Solutions 4u Can Help You
We know this change might be confusing or frustrating, but don’t worry, Visa Solutions 4u is here to guide you every step of the way. Here's how we support you:
- Detailed Profile Check:
- CRS Score Guidance:
- PNP Support:
- Document Preparation:
- Regular Updates:
We review your current profile to see where improvements can be made.
We help you find smart ways to raise your score through language, education, or experience.
Our team will help you apply for provincial nominations that give you a big CRS bonus.
We make sure your paperwork is complete and accurate to avoid delays.
You'll always be in the loop with any changes in immigration rules and trends.
Want to increase your chances of getting PR in Canada? Get in touch with Visa Solutions 4u today! We’ll help you make the right move at the right time.
