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Those applying for immigration to Canada now need to submit only their highest education credential for Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). This was informed by WES, which is an ECA service provider certified by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to handle ECAs. The candidates should not submit any additional credentials for assessment, as it will slow down the process. Also, Canadian educational credentials do not require an ECA.
ECA means the document which verifies that the foreign degrees, diplomas and certificates of the immigration candidates have a valid Canadian equivalent. So, from now on, the immigration candidates need to submit only their highest completed credential. It means those who have a PhD need not submit a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree.
However, certain applicants from India need to submit additional credentials. Those who are sending a master’s degree or postgraduate diploma have to send their bachelor’s degree. But those with a Master of Education, Master of Engineering, Master of Philosophy, or Master of Technology degree are exempted from this requirement. Further, those who have a PhD need not send a bachelor’s or master’s degree for evaluation.
Educational Credential Assessment for Express Entry
Those who are applying for immigration to Canada through Express Entry need to have their Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) done. The Express Entry candidates who have completed their education outside Canada must have their ECA done for two important reasons—first to be eligible to become a principal applicant for the Federal Skilled Workers Program and second, to earn Comprehensive Ranking System(CRS) points for foreign education.
The Express Entry candidates can also earn additional CRS points if their spouse or common law partner gets their ECA done for their foreign credentials. Points will be awarded if it is proven that their foreign credential is equal to a Canadian high school or post-secondary credential.
The ECA document submitted with an Express Entry profile or a permanent residence application must not be older than five years.
Do you wish to know more about the requirements for migrating to Canada? Talk to the expert Canada immigration consultants of CanApprove and get the right information to take the best decisions about moving to Canada permanently.
Ram Kadam says:
HI,
I completed my Bachelor of Mechanical engineering in 2002 in India. Before that, I completed a Diploma in Mechanical Enigneering in India. Based on the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering I got direct second-year admission in degree in Mechanical Engineering. So, do I have to submit the diploma in Mechanical engineering transcripts as well as the degree in Mechanical Engineering? OR only Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Please let me know your views.
Thank you
Customer Support says:
All your transcripts are needed. Kindly get in touch with our overseas education coordinators through WhatsApp. Also, you will get a free profile evaluation. Thanks
Ram Kadam says:
HI,
I completed my Bachelor of Mechanical engineering in 2002 in India. Before that, I completed a Diploma in Mechanical Enigneering in India. Based on the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering I got direct second-year admission in degree in Mechanical Engineering. So, do I have to submit the diploma in Mechanical engineering transcripts as well as the degree in Mechanical Engineering? OR only Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Please let me know your views.
Thank you
Customer Support says:
All your transcripts are needed. Kindly get in touch with our overseas education coordinators through WhatsApp. Also, you will get a free profile evaluation. Thanks