On the official record
Official / RED VERIFIEDThe completeness PDI requires a complete electronic application for permanent residence within 60 calendar days of the ITA. A complete file is the eAPR, the fees, and the supporting documents that validate the profile and the application.
The apply page says a profile, even with an ITA, does not count as having applied. Submitting the eAPR produces an electronic receipt. The AOR comes after the completeness check.
Source: IRCC PDI: Express Entry completeness check · official page Jan 23, 2026 · checked Oct 28, 2026 · Re-read 28 Oct 2026. A complete eAPR is still required within 60 calendar days of the ITA, and an incomplete application is still rejected under R10 with fees refunded. Page-updated stamp left at 23 Jan 2026. If a public page and this PDI disagree, this PDI wins.
Source: IRCC: Apply for permanent residence through Express Entry · official page Jun 22, 2026 · checked Aug 21, 2026
Source: IRCC: Express Entry after you apply · official page Aug 4, 2026 · checked Aug 21, 2026