Why is the Educational Credential Assessment Vital During Immigration?

Canada has been a great land offering best opportunities and quality life for skilled professionals. The Government of Canada has drawn several immigration programs for the benefit of immigrants.  The immigration process has various steps involved and each step is significant for an applicant to submit.  The Educational Credential Assessment is the crucial and important process for an applicant in Canada Express Entry Process.

Is an ECA required for every skilled professional?

For a candidate willing for Canada Permanent Resident Visa and wishes to get considered under Federal Skilled Worker Class are required for an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) before entering into the Express Entry Pool. This isn’t specific to a person having with Canadian educational qualification. Also, it isn’t required for a person claiming for Federal Skilled Trades Class or Canadian Experience Class, but it is required if the candidate plans to increase his/her Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS).  If the applicant is accompanied by a spouse, then he/she must obtain their ECA for every credential which they wish to claim for points.

What is the process to obtain an ECA?

To receive an ECA Report, the candidate along with his spouse details has to submit their required documents to a department which is allotted by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).  The applicant has to submit documents which include transcripts and certificates to the organizations designated by IRCC:

·         World Education Services (WES)

·         Comparative Education Service

·         International Credential Assessment Service of Canada

·         International Qualifications Assessment Service

·         International Credential Evaluation Service

·         Medical Council of Canada

·         Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada 

The above are the organizations associated with IRCC. These work independently of the Government of Canada. The provided ECA shouldn’t be older more than five years to the date issued for the candidates Express Entry profile and application for Canada PR by the IRCC.

Have you done with your ECA Report?

ECA is an important report for creating a profile with Express Entry Pool.  These formalities are vital as these help in making the profile move forward. Are you worried or confused with the ECA process. Consult the best visa immigration agency in Hyderabad for an easy understanding.

Kansas Overseas Careers is the most experienced visa consultancy in handling the Canada immigration process. If you are planning for a Canada PR visa, consult the Canada PR Visa Expert at  040-40307077 or mail at info@kansaz.com for further assistance.