Express Entry & CRS · Community Thread

Do I need a job offer or LMIA to apply for Express Entry?

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.

Everything in this forum is general, educational information — not legal or case-specific immigration advice, and not a guarantee of any outcome. Rules change often; confirm on canada.ca or gov.uk. Case-specific advice is provided through an independent licensed RCIC. Browse all 150 questions on our FAQ page.

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