CIP 186: Express Entry Reforms: Episode 7 - Your Job Title, Your Score - Who Gets the Boost?

Episode Summary: In this episode, Mark Holthe and Alicia Backman-Beharry break down one of the most significant proposed changes to Express Entry: the new High-Wage Occupation (HWO) factor. They explain why IRCC believes pre-landing earnings are a strong predictor of economic success, how the proposed occupation-based multiplier could dramatically boost CRS scores for some applicants, and why many temporary residents—including international graduates and essential workers—could find themselves at a disadvantage. Key Topics Discussed Why IRCC is introducing the proposed High-Wage Occupation factor How occupation—not your personal salary—will determine eligibil...