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Immigration policy changes, as published. One line per change, dated to the day the government published it, with a link to the official source. Every line restates what the source says. Nothing here is commentary or advice.
Tracks changes published by IRCC, the Canada Border Services Agency and the provincial nominee programs. Draw results are not included.
Last checked 19 October 2026.
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2026
Information on recaptured time was removed from the guidance on work permits for contractual service suppliers and independent professionals under the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement, as it does not apply to this category.
2026
From 3 November 2026, Express Entry awards Comprehensive Ranking System points under a labour market integration factor for either Canadian work experience or a qualifying job offer in a high-wage occupation, whichever gives more points, up to 150 points, or 140 with an accompanying spouse or common-law partner. At least 12 months of Canadian work experience in occupations at 2, 1.5 or 1.3 times the median wage adds 70, 40 or 20 points to the existing points for length of experience. A qualifying job offer at those levels earns 100, 70 or 50 points, and must generally be for full-time work in Canada for at least one year after the candidate becomes a permanent resident.
2026
From 3 November 2026, a labour market impact assessment is no longer required for a qualifying job offer to establish Express Entry eligibility or earn Comprehensive Ranking System points. A temporary public policy exempts candidates invited to apply on or after 3 November 2026 from labour market impact assessment requirements for job offers used to establish eligibility under the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Federal Skilled Trades Program. An officer assesses whether the job offer is genuine, and a revoked job offer no longer qualifies, when the permanent residence application is assessed.
2026
Comprehensive Ranking System scores of all candidates already in the Express Entry pool will be recalculated when the changes take effect on 3 November 2026, which may take up to two weeks, and invitation rounds will pause during that period. Candidates who want points for a qualifying job offer must add it to their profile before 3 November 2026. Holding a labour market impact assessment gives no additional points or priority. Until the online system is updated, candidates must still select a positive labour market impact assessment and enter placeholder details: number 00000, issued 1 January 2026, expiring 1 January 2029.
2026
IRCC published the list of high-wage occupations used in Express Entry from 3 November 2026, in three levels: at least 2 times, at least 1.5 times and at least 1.3 times the average median wage of the Canadian workforce. Levels are set for each occupation, not by an individual’s salary, using Job Bank, Labour Force Survey and Census of Population data from the last 3 years, currently 2023 to 2025. If an occupation’s level changes after an invitation to apply, the level in effect on the invitation date is used.
Included with the 2026 Annual Membership: every update since 1 September 2026, organised by month.
