No. Most Express Entry candidates apply without any job offer, and since spring 2025 job offers no longer add CRS points at all — so there is zero point-value in "buying" one. In fact, paying for a job offer is fraud and can destroy your application and future eligibility. A genuine job offer can still matter in other ways, such as the proof-of-funds exemption. Learn what actually moves your score in our Express Entry guide.
Updated July 2026