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ARTICLE · 14 NOVEMBER 2016

Express Entry Breaking News: Canada Eases Pathway To Permanent Residence For Foreign Workers And International Students

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November 11th 2016 – Immigration authorities will significantly change the CRS Comprehensive Ranking Score under Express Entry and remove a previous requirement to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for thousands of temporary foreign workers in Canada. The new rules will also benefit international students completing recognized degrees and diplomas in Canada. Read our analysis.

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Colin Singer
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November 11th 2016 – Immigration authorities will significantly change the CRS Comprehensive Ranking System under Express Entry and remove a previous requirement to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for thousands of temporary foreign workers in Canada. The new rules set to take effect November 19th, will award points without the need for an LMIA for temporary foreign workers employed at least 1-year in Canada, as Intra-Company Transferees, workers under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and other international agreements or workers, including skilled trades with work permits supported by currently valid LMIA's applying for permanent residence under Express Entry.

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