Express Entry Changes: New Points for High-Wage Work and Job Offers
IRCC's October 16, 2026 Express Entry announcement explained: new high-wage work and job-offer points, the LMIA change, deadlines and next steps.
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IRCC's October 16, 2026 Express Entry announcement explained: new high-wage work and job-offer points, the LMIA change, deadlines and next steps.
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