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What happens if my Express Entry profile changes after I receive my ITA?

Express Entry is the system used by Canada to manage immigration applications from three programs. To successfully immigrate to Canada through Express Entry, candidates must enter the pool and upload their profile to the IRCC website. If their Express Entry profile changes after receiving an ITA, they must ensure they remain eligible for PR until their electronic Application for Permanent Residence (eAPR) has been submitted.


 

Types of profile changes and consequences for an inaccurate profile


 

It is important to maintain an accurate profile with up-to-date information after receiving an ITA, as false information can be grounds for IRCC to refuse immigration applications and bar applicants from applying to come to Canada for up to five years.


 

Updating an Express Entry profile after receiving an ITA


 

Candidates can update their Express Entry profile after receiving an ITA by uploading additional supporting documents or sending a letter of explanation to the government. LOEs are assessed individually and approved or denied at the individual discretion of the reviewing immigration officer.


 

The impact of profile changes on a candidate’s CRS score


 

Post-ITA profile changes can affect a candidate's CRS score, which can improve their chances of receiving an ITA in an Express Entry draw.


 


 


 

Profile changes and eligibility for Canadian permanent residence


 

Profile changes, such as language test results expiring before submitting an eAPR, can make previously eligible candidates ineligible for permanent residence. This is important because Express Entry profiles are not locked until submitted.


 

Managing profile changes and potential processing time delays


 

Express Entry candidates should submit required documents and profile updates in a timely manner to minimize application processing delays.

Mitigating the negative impact of profile changes


 

The key to handling profile changes after receiving an ITA is to update information promptly and communicate with immigration authorities proactively. Express Entry candidates should also seek professional advice from a certified Canadian immigration lawyer to help complete forms and applications, communicate with the Canadian government, and avoid mistakes during the immigration process.