Can You Get 70 CRS Points for Canadian Work Experience?
On October 16, 2026, IRCC published details of upcoming Express Entry changes, including a new 70-point tier for eligible Canadian work experience in occupations classified at least twice the national median wage. The changes are scheduled to take effect November 3. www.canada.ca This guide covers the NOC codes in the 2× group, how IRCC counts […]
Express Entry: Who Could Get 40 Points for High-Wage Work Experience
From November 3, 2026, candidates may qualify for 40 additional CRS points with at least 12 months of qualifying Canadian work experience in occupations at the 1.5-times-median level or higher, if they do not qualify for 70 points. Which NOC codes meet the 1.5-times-median threshold? The following codes are in IRCC’s 1.5-times-median group or higher. […]
Express Entry: How to Qualify for 20 High-Wage Work Experience Points
Starting November 3, 2026, eligible Canadian work experience in a high-wage occupation may earn additional Express Entry CRS points. The 20-point tier applies when a candidate qualifies for at least 12 months of high-wage work experience at the 1.3-times-median level or higher, but does not qualify for the 40- or 70-point tier. Which NOC codes […]