Express Entry Points Update

- Immigration fraud is a significant problem in Canada, including the emergence of a black and gray market for fraudulent job offers. 
- Canada’s immigration minister is considering removing the additional CRS points for an eligible job offer to combat the fraud. 
- It is illegal for an employer, recruiter, or immigration representative to charge any amount of money for LMIAs.  

In 2024, LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) job offer fraud has emerged as a growing concern within Canada’s immigration system. Numerous reports have surfaced regarding temporary residents, including international students, who are paying large sums—often tens of thousands of dollars—for fake job offers designed to artificially inflate their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores.