An applicant's EE profile became ineligible when their IELTS expired. They wanted to switch their primary NOC (they had documented experience in two occupations, one regulated) and worried whether changing codes on a fresh profile would cause problems — and whether the old profile's data lingers. The thread's answers:
- An expired profile means a new profile — and that's the moment to change NOC. Once the profile lapses, you simply create another one with your new (valid) language results, and you're free to select a different primary NOC at that point.
- You have the right to choose any NOC you genuinely worked in. The stated rule of thumb: any occupation you performed for at least 1 year within the past 10 years can be your primary NOC, as long as your reference documents support the duties. Since this applicant had supporting documents for both occupations, switching was legitimate, not suspicious.
- Old profile data isn't a threat. Yes, previous submissions exist in the system, but members said it doesn't matter — no ITA was received, no nomination was in play, and claiming a different (documented) NOC on a new profile is normal. Consistency only becomes critical for facts (dates, employers, duties), not for which of your real occupations you designate as primary.
Practical order: retake/renew the language test → create the new profile → designate the NOC whose documents and draw prospects serve you best.