5. What are the advantages of obtaining a permanent job offer from a Canadian employer?

Under Express Entry, candidates who are successful in obtaining a job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) are awarded an additional 600 points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). This boost in points will result in the candidate being issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence at a subsequent draw from the pool, therefore fast-tracking the immigration process.