astralsource said:
1. Not a bug, You have to update it.
2. No, expired IELTS means rejection if you accept ITA.
3. No
4. IELTS must be valid at least until AOR. If it expires between ITA and AOR you must take a new test and submit those scores.
Thanks much Astral..! I found the below useful information on the CIC site
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If a candidate realizes after having been issued an ITA that their circumstance has changed or that the information in their profile, on the basis of which they were issued an ITA, is no longer accurate, the candidate is instructed to recalculate their CRS score using the Express Entry calculator on the IRCC website. Examples of changes in circumstance that can impact a CRS score are listed below.
Where there is a change in circumstance and the candidate goes forward with submitting an APR, the candidate must ensure that the change in circumstance is properly reflected in their APR (i.e., the candidate must amend the information that was automatically transferred from their profile to their APR before submitting their application).
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An applicant’s CRS score is automatically recorded in GCMS at the time when
their ITA is issued; and
their e-APR is submitted.
At the time of the e-APR, processing officers should compare both CRS scores to determine which of the following scenarios should be applied:
If the applicant’s CRS score at the time of the e-APR is equal to or higher than the lowest-ranked score in the round of invitations,
the application will not be refused under section A11.2, as long as the applicant’s supporting documentation corroborates their claims and they continue to meet the MEC for Express Entry, including the requirements of the program to which they were invited to apply.
If the applicant’s CRS score at the time of the e-APR is lower than the lowest-ranked score in the round of invitations, the application should be refused under section A11.2 for not having maintained the qualifications that would justify the ITA.
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As per above info, we can amend the information while submitting e-APR as long as I re-claim my 20 points and keep the CRS score above the minimum CRS requirement used for issuing ITA.
Do you suggest to remove my IELTS score from my wife's profile right away, and wait for the new exam results to update? I would probably get the TRF by 22-Mar-17 i.e. before the second draw from now. Assuming that I could again contribute 20 points making the CRS score to 440 on my wife's profile...my only concern is what if the CRS requirement again starts increasing.