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An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is used to verify that your foreign degree, diploma, or certificate (or other proof of your credential) is valid and equal to a Canadian one. You need this report if you completed your education outside Canada and want to apply for Express Entry immigration programs.
Note: You generally do not need an ECA for Canadian credentials.
How long an ECA is valid: your ECA report must be less than 5 years old on the day you create your Express Entry profile and again on the day you submit your application for permanent residence. Architects (NOC 21200) who already hold an ECA issued by another designated organization before October 31, 2024 can still use it, as long as it remains valid.
You must use one of the organizations designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Processing times and costs vary by organization.
One of the most popular choices due to its fast processing times. WES Canada evaluates credentials from all countries.
University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. Good for a wide range of international credentials.
Evaluates credentials from all levels of education (secondary, post-secondary, and technical).
An Alberta government service that assesses international educational credentials.
British Columbia Institute of Technology. Provides evaluation for general immigration purposes.
Required for Doctors (Specialist or General Practitioner) who want to practice in Canada.
Required for Pharmacists who need a license to practice.
Required for Architects (NOC 21200). IRCC designated the CACB on May 20, 2024. Check IRCC's list of designated organizations before you apply.
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