Arranged Employment

What This Criterion Requires

A qualifying job offer may add CRS points when it meets IRCC rules — commonly a positive LMIA-supported offer or certain LMIA-exempt employer-specific categories. Typical expectations include full-time, non-seasonal, paid work for at least one year after permanent residence (unless an exemption applies), with wages meeting applicable requirements.

Arranged employment is optional. Many FSW candidates have no job offer and still succeed if CRS is competitive another way (language, French, PNP, Canadian experience).

What Officers Look For

• Genuine employer and offer documentation
• LMIA confirmation or valid exemption pathway
• Occupation alignment with your qualifications and NOC
• Duration, hours, wage, and location details

Evidence Strength