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IRCC removed CRS job offer points in March 2025 due to LMIA fraud. The March 2026 plan brings them back—but only for high-wage roles. Here's the timeline.
Since August 2025, Express Entry applicants must complete an upfront medical exam before submitting. Cost: $195–$390 CAD. Timeline: 3–5 weeks.
A single Express Entry applicant needs $15,263 CAD in proof of funds for 2026; family of four needs $28,362. Full table, what counts, and what doesn't.