IRCC has detailed its proposed total overhaul of Express Entry — outlining a major shift in who would rank highest for permanent residence.

Here's what was shared with immigration lawyers during recent consultations 🧵⬇️ What would change:

• New "High Wage Occupation" CRS factor tied to national median wage
• Job offer points returning — but only for high-wage occupations
• Foreign and Canadian work experience treated equally for eligibility (1 year cumulative, last 3 years)
• Language requirements standardized to CLB 6 for all candidates

IRCC has been sending clear signals about the kinds of candidates Canada wants more of in 2026.

It’s not a crystal ball—but 2025 policy moves + draw patterns offer useful clues.

Here are the candidate profiles most likely to be in focus. 🧵 🇨🇦 In-Canada applicants (Canadian work experience)

IRCC leaned heavily on candidates with Canadian work experience in 2025—especially through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

The Levels Plan also signals a measure to transition up to 33,000 temporary foreign workers to permanent residence in 2026–2027.

Today, @CitImmCanada released some long-awaited good news for #immigration candidates both in and outside of #Canada. Here’s a quick summary of the major announcements [THREAD] #ExpressEntry invitations to FSWP, CEC, and FSTP candidates are resuming in July and the majority of new applications expected to return to six-month processing time.