A common worry after receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) is whether a later drop in Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score — for example from a birthday moving you into an older age bracket, or from work experience points not yet reflected — will hurt your application.
What group members confirmed:- Your age (and CRS score) is locked in at the moment of ITA. Once you receive the invitation, subsequent changes to your score — including age-related point drops — don't affect the application you submit under that ITA.
- You can submit your e-APR once you meet the underlying eligibility, such as completing the required 2 years of work experience, even if that falls after your birthday.
One member did note they'd seen a case where points were reduced due to age even after ITA, so while the general rule is that your profile is locked at ITA, it's worth double-checking your specific application details and, if in doubt, applying as soon as you're eligible rather than waiting.