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sindrom1992

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I am planning to open a profile on Express Entry in March, however I am planning to get in July.

My question is should I open the profile as a married couple or single??

Do i need to provide any proof in the first stage (before invitation to apply) of my relationship status?

What happens if i recieve the invitation to apply after i get married?

Thanks
 

sindrom1992

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Feb 14, 2017
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there is a typo and i dont know to edit it, here is the correct form;

I am planning to open a profile on Express Entry in March, however I am planning to get married in July.

My question is should I open the profile as a married couple or single??

Do i need to provide any proof in the first stage (before invitation to apply) of my relationship status?

What happens if i recieve the invitation to apply after i get married?

Thanks
 

last_try

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You need to create your profile as single. When your status changes you need to update your profile and keep it current.

Proof funds needs to be shown after ITA, but the money should in the bank account for around 6 months.
 

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sindrom1992 said:
I am planning to open a profile on Express Entry in March, however I am planning to get in July.
Under which program do you expect to qualify - do you have foreign work experience only, or Canadian work experience?

My question is should I open the profile as a married couple or single??
Single. The exception is if you have already been living together for one year - in Canada that is considered a Common-law relationship, similar to marriage.

Do i need to provide any proof in the first stage (before invitation to apply) of my relationship status?
No.

What happens if i recieve the invitation to apply after i get married?
You need to update your profile as soon as your marital status changes.

If you get married after you apply, you must notify IRCC immediately and request instructions on how to add your spouse to your application.
 

sindrom1992

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jes_ON said:
I am planning to open a profile on Express Entry in March, however I am planning to get in July.
Under which program do you expect to qualify - do you have foreign work experience only, or Canadian work experience?

My question is should I open the profile as a married couple or single??
Single. The exception is if you have already been living together for one year - in Canada that is considered a Common-law relationship, similar to marriage.

Do i need to provide any proof in the first stage (before invitation to apply) of my relationship status?
No.

What happens if i recieve the invitation to apply after i get married?
You need to update your profile as soon as your marital status changes.

If you get married after you apply, you must notify IRCC immediately and request instructions on how to add your spouse to your application.
Hi Jeson thank you for your answers.

I am planning to apply under Federal skilled worker program. I have only foreign work experience.

What happens if i receive an ITA (invitation to apply) as single? Do i HAVE to apply as single or can I update my profile even after i have received an ITA? If yes, does that change my CRS Points? What is the procedure

Thanks
 

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sindrom1992 said:
Hi Jeson thank you for your answers.

I am planning to apply under Federal skilled worker program. I have only foreign work experience.

What happens if i receive an ITA (invitation to apply) as single? Do i HAVE to apply as single or can I update my profile even after i have received an ITA? If yes, does that change my CRS Points? What is the procedure

Thanks
You'll have to update your profile and your points will get recalculated UNLESS you state that he/she will not accompany you to Canada but in that case he/she will not get PR.
 

sindrom1992

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DelPiero07 said:
You'll have to update your profile and your points will get recalculated UNLESS you state that he/she will not accompany you to Canada but in that case he/she will not get PR.
Thank you DelPiero.

Is it possible to update the profile after recieving an ITA?

What happens if I get married after I have accepted the ITA and submite my documents (as single) . Is there a way except sponsorship to bring my wife with me?
 

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sindrom1992 said:
Thank you DelPiero.

Is it possible to update the profile after recieving an ITA?

What happens if I get married after I have accepted the ITA and submite my documents (as single) . Is there a way except sponsorship to bring my wife with me?
You can update your profile after receiving ITA. However your score will change because you will have to include your spouse's documents to contribute to your CRS score. There is a different calculation for applicants with spouse and you might be needing her documents (ECA, language test score, etc) for her to contribute to your CRS score.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/express-entry/criteria-crs.asp
 

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