Guides
Plain-language explainers based on official IRCC sources, with links to every source.
October 19, 2026
IRCC is adding a Labour Market Integration factor to the CRS on November 3, 2026: extra points for Canadian experience in high-wage occupations, job-offer points without an LMIA, and a pause in draws while profiles are recalculated.
How IRCC converts your English or French test scores to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB/NCLC) levels, with the official equivalency tables for every accepted test.