Getting Canada's Permanent Residency (PR) is not going to be easy. Now students thinking of going to Canada are going to get a shock, because the government is considering removing the Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) score from the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for the Express Entry Program.
Let us tell you that LMIA is a document through which a company / employer proves that it could not find a Canadian employee for the job and now it has to hire a foreign worker.
But currently, getting a job through LMIA adds 50 points to the applicant's CRS score. This also greatly increases their chances of getting permanent residency (PR). Permanent residency is given to only those people through the Express Entry program, whose CRS score is good.
Due to this, the CRS score increases
The CRS score increases based on factors like work experience, command over English language, age, educational qualification. But now there can be a direct loss of 50 points.
The government's objective by removing LMIA points is to
make the application process transparent
to curb fake job offers
provide equal opportunities to all applicants.
Its impact on students
Students who depend on LMIA-based jobs will now have to look for other ways to strengthen their profile. This includes language skills, Canadian work experience, and educational certificates.
Without an LMIA, many companies may avoid hiring foreign workers, making it difficult for students to find a job.
What to do?
Focus on increasing scores on tests like IELTS or CELPIP. Also use a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) to gain Canadian work experience. Adopt a strategy to increase CRS scores by prioritizing education and experience.
This change may be challenging for those who relied on LMIA. However, it can prove to be a positive step towards providing equal and transparent opportunities to qualified applicants.