This applicant had two Express Entry profile logistics questions: whether to submit with a soon-to-expire passport, and whether WES needed to evaluate just their Master's (their highest degree) or both degrees.
What group members advised:- You can submit with your current passport and update it later via webform, but it's better to renew before ITA submission if you can. Your PCC and medical exam will reference your passport number, so an expiring passport can create downstream complications.
- Per recent WES policy, applicants from India need both their Bachelor's and Master's degrees evaluated, not just the highest one — submitting only a Master's evaluation may not be sufficient anymore, according to a member who confirmed this directly with WES customer care.
The practical takeaway: renew your passport before ITA submission if the timeline allows, and get both degrees evaluated by WES if you're applying from India, rather than assuming only your highest credential needs assessment.