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On November 19, 2016, Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC) implemented several important changes to the Express Entry system and its Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). These changes, which were presented in detail in a previous article, include the introduction of points for Canadian post-secondary educational credentials, changes to the allocation of points for qualifying job offers, and the extension of the application submission period after an Invitation to Apply (ITA) is received.
Candidates in the Express Entry pool are ranked according to their CRS points score. Consequently, after the reform that took effect as of November 19, some candidates in the Express Entry pool may be able to update their scores.
What to Do Next
If candidates think they are affected by the changes, IRCC instructs that they should:
- Log into their online account and update their Express Entry profile by answering the new questions IRCC has added to the system.
- After a profile is updated, the candidate’s CRS score may be updated.
IRCC also states that ‘invitation rounds will begin again in the coming weeks. This will give those affected by the changes time to update their Express Entry profile. All CRS scores will be updated before the next invitation round.’
The instructions state that if candidates do not think they are affected by the changes to the Express Entry system, they do not need to do anything.
The Importance of Updating Your Profile
If a candidate does not update his or her profile promptly, he or she may be at risk of missing out on an ITA in a future draw. Almost half of all individuals invited to apply so far in 2016 had a qualifying job offer. Now that job offers are awarded fewer points, candidates in the pool without a job offer may find themselves in a stronger position to receive an ITA.
Moreover, a provincial nomination is now the single most valuable factor in the Express Entry system. A nomination certificate from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is still awarded 600 points, as was the case before the recent changes to the system were made. Maintaining an updated profile and staying up to date with PNP openings is more important than ever to a candidate’s chances of obtaining an ITA.
It is important to note that individuals who have already received an ITA, including those who received an ITA in the most recent draw on November 16, 2016, are not affected by the changes that came into force on November 19, 2016. These individuals will see their applications processed according to the conditions in place at the time they received their ITA.
A Time for Action
“Now, more than ever, it is crucial that candidates take the time to update their Express Entry profile to accurately reflect their experience and credentials,” says Attorney David Cohen. “Under the new system, many candidates may be able to claim points that were not available to them under the old system. Those individuals who are ready and active in updating their profile are in the best position to take advantage of new opportunities to move ahead with their immigration project.
“These changes reflect the ongoing commitment by IRCC to improve the Express Entry system and continue to invite talented individuals and families who will benefit Canada’s economy and society. It is important that candidates in the pool respond to these changes to maximize their chances of being among those invited to apply.”
A New CRS Calculator is Available
Candidates in the Express Entry pool, as well as individuals thinking of creating an Express Entry profile, can use the new and improved CRS Calculator to find out what their score would be under the new points system.
To find out if you are eligible to immigrate to Canada permanently, fill out a free online assessment form.
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Kiran says
May I know how long does it take to update the profile after making necessary changes? It’s been 72 hours for me and it still shows “Processing Update” status.
Avinash says
What did you do after you updated your profile? The “Continue” button was missing for me so I couldn’t submit my profile.
Kiran says
The issue is resolved after raising a ticket to the technical team with the screenshot of the issue.
Avinash says
I logged in and updated my profile, but there was no “continue” button to allow me to submit my profile. Only thing I could do was save and exit.
Jony says
I logged in and updated my profile, then pressed “save and exit”, and then “Continue”. But after “continue” i was directed back to my application instead of prompting for “electronic signature” to get the update submitted.
Any comments / advice about it???
Akshdeep says
Facing same problem after updating my profile no continue button is shown.
Asha Saini says
Three years stay in five years citizenship rule when will this come into force?
Angelo says
I logged in and updated my profile, the only option for me is to “Save and Exit”. The “Continue” button is missing and does not allow me to submit the update I made. Is there a fix to this issue?
Aakanksha says
No continue or submit button after answering those new questions. Form shows updated but no option to submit. What to do?
Mirza says
I’m a Software Engineer by profession. I get 407 points based on this CRS tool. Do you think I have a chance to get an ITA in the near future? Based on the recent significant changes made in the Express Entry System.
Reet says
I am facing similar problems. I updated my profile a couple days ago and the education section shows ‘updated’ instead of saying ‘transmitted’. On the main page when I log in, under submitted applications, it says ‘update not submitted’. Not sure if the system is supposed to submit this on its own or if I need to keep logging in and hope that I will see the e-signature part to submit the update.
kevin waweru says
I highly would love to live and work in canada bt i have no break through on how i can and how to start the process. I have diploma in human resource, class BCE driving licence and craft cource in sales and markerting. am a kenyan aged 28
Nihar Kalange says
My son has to go to canada.His elder brother has canadian citizenship.pl guide us
Hetulkumar says
Showing no signature columns after the continue button and it says ‘update not submitted’ for the application details. Please advise.
Sushil Saini says
I am having 303 CRS ranking. Understand it will not be easy to get federal PR. But how much strong chances are there to get PNP nomination ?
Khan says
I was facing the same problem i.e. after updating my profile i was unable to find the e-signature.
Tab “Report Technical Issue” is available in your account. Just click on it, and submit a complaint. I did the same, and within 48 hours i got a reply from cic immigration, my issue got resolved, and application got submitted.
Hope it works for you as well.
Best,
Nikhil says
Dear Mr. Khan
I have updated my profile but application is not being submitted. Its showing “Processing Update” for last 22 Hours. I have also reported the matter through Report Technical Issue, but haven;t received any reply. Please help & advise
Gurinderpal singh says
Hi
Dear sir,
I passed out the 12th class but my score in ilets 5.5 overall .can i get the canada visa????
Nitish Sharma says
My express entry points are not updated. I have filled all the information and yes, I did get my 2 years full time certificate from public institution.
AURA CARBALLO-ROMERO says
Hi! did you find out how to get those extra points for Canadian studies? I cant have those points. The new questions are not showing up
Azimuddin Hoque says
I updated my express entry profile accordingly and I points did not change. Please advise why that will happen and how I can be award the extra points for education in Canada.
Thank you.
Michelle says
I have the same issue. I have done 2 post grad courses in Ontario, and my points are not updated either. The Canadian education is still shown as 0. Any advice?
Veronica Robayo says
I have the same problem. Please advice is someone knows why this happens and how to obtain the points.
Thank you.
AURA CARBALLO-ROMERO says
I have the same problem!
Singh says
same here !! I completed two year masters program in Canada and its giving me 0 points in ‘CRS Canadian Education’ section. Any idea why ?
Kunoki says
Why I am not getting 30 points, even though I have done my Masters from Quebec?
Singh says
same here !! I am also not getting those 30 extra points ?
Varun bansal says
How may i update my express entry profile?
Irene says
Hello,
I had two years post secondary education in Canada which I entered in my express entry but there was no score awarded to it. please what could be the problem.
SHINEY says
Hi
I have submitted my updated profile in express entry but still my points have not being added for Canadian education. It’s been 1 week.
elio Hernández says
Hi.. Mi name is elio and yesterday I received a call of somebody telling me, I am selected by Canadian office to live on Canada, I just want to know if I have to pay for something and he asked for a count of credit card and I say no then he hangover… That’s true I just want to know.
Shiney says
HI
I updated my profile 1 week ago but still my CRS score has not been updated. The Canadian education points have not need added.
Daksh patel says
What are the chances for selection if I have 380 points.
Cherie says
The information above states, “All CRS scores will be updated before the next invitation round.”
I have a LMIA-exempt job offer for a permanent NOC A (Civil Engineer) job I have held for 2 years. I updated my profile weeks ago to answer the new questions. Since then, my application status shows “Transmitted”. A round of invitation occurred yesterday (Dec. 16) but my score has not been updated and my application continues to show “transmitted”. I have submitted 3 inquires; 2 as technical issues and one through the help center which included providing copies of my job offer information. The only response I received was a form letter type response with general information from the website announcing the changes to the scoring system. I am at a loss as to how to get this situation resolved.
Thomas Shajan says
I updated my profile and then I got the message, “you are ineligible”. The most funniest part is, the same profile was active with 435 points until a couple of weeks ago. I still have 7 months validity with ielts, wes assessment is valid, casw has accredited my indian msw degree equivalent to canadian standards, i have 2.5 years of work experience in india and as per the new points calculator, I have 468 points. Still, it shows I am ineligible. I tried creating a couple of profiles, new accounts. But, no hope and the ircc is not giving me a helping hand. Whenever I ask this question and request for a solution, they mail the same drill, the procedure for entering the pool which I already know.