Changes the system makes for you
- Birthdays lower age points from age 30 onward (see age points).
- Expiring documents can make you ineligible: language results after two years, an educational credential assessment after five.
Changes you need to report
You must update your profile when anything that affects your score or eligibility changes:
- A new language test result
- Another year of Canadian or foreign work experience
- A new degree or diploma (with an ECA if it is foreign)
- Marriage, a new common-law partner, separation or a new child
- A provincial nomination
Each update triggers a new score. Keep in mind that the tie-breaking time IRCC uses is linked to when your profile was submitted, so check the official guidance before making changes close to a round.
Changes that can lower your score
Adding a spouse or partner who comes with you changes the scoring from the "without spouse" to the "with spouse" columns; this usually lowers your own factors and adds spouse factors. A lower retest score replaces the higher one if you enter it.
Common questions
Does work experience update automatically?
No. You enter dates; the system does not move you to the next band by itself. Update the profile when you complete another full year.
How do I know my score fell?
Your IRCC account shows the current score. Running the CRS calculator with updated details shows the change before you submit.