If your Express Entry profile expires, you won’t be able to access it anymore. However, you can reapply by creating a new profile and re-entering the Express Entry pool.
Step-by-Step Guide to Reapplying for Express Entry
- Check Why Your Profile Expired
- Express Entry profiles are valid for 12 months.
- If you didn’t receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) within that period, your profile will expire automatically.
- You won’t be notified, so check the expiry date in your account.
- Create a New Express Entry Profile
- Log in to your IRCC account on the Government of Canada website.
- Click on “Express Entry” and start a new application.
- Enter your personal information, education, work experience, and language test results again.
- Upload required documents (if applicable).
- Submit your profile to enter the Express Entry pool again.
- Update Your CRS Score (If Possible)
Your CRS score may have changed since your last submission. Before reapplying, consider improving your score by:- Retaking your language test (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, or TCF) for a higher score.
- Gaining more work experience, especially in Canada.
- Earning an additional degree or certification.
- Applying for a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for 600 extra points.
- Improving your spouse’s language score if applicable.
- Submit Your New Profile and Monitor Draws
- After submitting your new profile, you’ll receive a new Express Entry profile number.
- Stay updated on Express Entry draw results and potential program changes.
- If selected, submit your permanent residence application within 60 days of receiving an ITA.
FAQs About Reapplying for Express Entry
Will I lose my old CRS score when I reapply?
Yes. Since you’re creating a new profile, your CRS score will be recalculated based on your latest qualifications.
Can I use the same language test results?
Yes, but only if they are still valid. IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, or TCF results expire after two years.
Will my previous application affect my new one?
No. Expired profiles do not impact your new submission.
Can I reapply immediately after my profile expires?
Yes. There’s no waiting period—you can submit a new profile right away.