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Express Entry says 'not eligible' after submission - the data-entry checklist that finds the error

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Documents Needed

  • Passport

    Number must match exactly

  • IELTS TRF

    TRF number is bottom-right of the result form

  • ECA certificate (e.g. WES)

    Use the reference number printed on the evaluation certificate

  • Proof of funds

    Must meet the current IRCC amount for your family size

Step-by-Step

A candidate's EE profile showed eligible during the questionnaire but 'not eligible' after submission (twice). The group's diagnosis:

  1. It's almost always a data-entry mistake. Check and recheck every identifier: passport number, WES/ECA reference number, and IELTS TRF number. A single wrong digit flips eligibility.

  2. Know where the numbers live: the IELTS Test Report Form number is at the bottom-right of the IELTS result form; the ECA reference number is on the evaluation certificate itself.

  3. Verify proof of funds against the current requirement for your family size. In this 2022 thread ~CAD 21k for three people was considered fine, but IRCC updates the table regularly - always check the current figure.

  4. If everything matches and it still fails, note the exact error message - members asked for it first, because the wording points to which section is failing.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Do: Re-enter passport, TRF and ECA numbers character by character before resubmitting.
  • Tip: Copy the exact error message - it usually identifies which section is failing eligibility.

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