What is meant by the “locked-in” date?
The lock-in date is a reference point to freeze certain factors for the purpose of processing applications. Regulations in effect on the lock-in date usually apply to applications submitted that day. Changes in regulations after the lock-in date do not usually apply to applications submitted on or before lock-in date. Therefore, no points will be lost if, for a example, the applicant’s age or occupational demand points change during the processing of the application. A lock-in date is the date on which a visa office receives a completed application form, with full payment of the cost recovery processing fees.
