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Canada Express Entry: How to create your profile
This guide shows you how to create and submit your Express Entry profile to immigrate to Canada.
MIGRAGENT wrote this from 10 requirements on the official page, each checked against the government's own wording. Updated 2026-10-02. Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/create-profile.html
What you need to do first
You must prepare your documents before you start your profile. If you used the Come to Canada tool, you must enter your personal reference code when prompted.[1][2]
Creating and submitting your profile
To create your profile, you must sign in to your IRCC secure account and enter your personal details. Once you enter your details, you must submit your profile.[3][4][5]
Important deadlines
You must complete and submit your Express Entry profile within 60 days of starting it. You must also update your proof of funds in your profile no later than July 28, 2025.[6][7]
Keeping your profile and status updated
You must update your profile if your situation changes. You must not work in Canada without legal status. If your work permit expires, you must leave Canada immediately unless you apply to restore it.[8][9][10]
Checklist
- Prepare your documents before starting your profile.[1]
- Sign in to your IRCC secure account to create your profile.[3]
- Enter your personal details and your personal reference code if you have one.[4][2]
- Submit your completed profile within 60 days of starting it.[5][6]
- Update your proof of funds in your profile by July 28, 2025.[7]
Questions people ask
How long do I have to complete my Express Entry profile?
You must complete and submit your Express Entry profile within 60 days of starting it.[6]
What should I do if my personal situation changes?
You must update your profile if your situation changes.[8]
When do I need to update my proof of funds?
You must update your proof of funds in your Express Entry profile no later than July 28, 2025.[7]
Can I work in Canada if my work permit expires?
No, you must not work in Canada without legal status. You must leave Canada immediately when your work permit expires if you do not apply to restore it.[9][10]
Do I need to prepare my documents before starting?
Yes, you must prepare your documents before starting your profile.[1]
This explains what one official page says. It is not legal advice, and the page itself is the authority. Rules change; the wire reports it when they do.