Planning to study or work in Canada? Applying for it definitely requires an Educational Credential Assessment report that evaluates the equivalency of the individual to Canadians. It is one of the most used methods before migrating to Canada. Better performance in studies or work will improve the chances of Canada immigration. To know more about the Educational Credential Assessment, read along.

Why do Express Entry Candidates Need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)?

Educational credential assessment (ECA) is a document required by an individual to verify that one’s bachelor’s or diploma degree is valid and equal to a Canadian one. Every person has to include it with their Express Entry application. World Education Services (WES) is a service that helps people residing inside and outside of Canada for their Canadian immigration journey.

What is Express Entry in Canada?

Express Entry is a key way to Canada immigration as skilled labour. It manages the application of skilled laborers who aim to become permanent residents of Canada. There are a few skilled worker programs managed under Express Entry. They are:

a)      Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

b)      The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

c)      The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)

d)      Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

Why Educational Credential Assessment?

An educational credential assessment (ECA) is necessary for applying for Canadian Permanent Residency. It provides opportunities and enhances the approval of the candidates through the Express entry program. 

Application for Express Entry:

The application process for Express Entry involves two steps. The first step is to submit a profile on the website of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). After submitting, candidates will receive a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. The score is determined by various factors like the candidate’s age, language skills, work experience, and education. Every two weeks, IRCC selects candidates from the Express Entry with the highest CRS scores. Those selected will get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canada PR.

How to Apply?

There are certain steps to be followed to apply for the Educational Credential Assessment. They are:

·         Apply for the Educational Credential Assessment after checking eligibility for Canada immigration. It is vital to successfully score 67 points under the immigration point’s grid.

·         Then file an application for ECA.

·         Choose a designated organization or a professional body.

·         This organization or professional body will tell about how to submit the documents to get an assessment. 

·         Make sure to submit original documents. Forging the documents will lead to the rejection of the application immediately by Immigration Officers.

[Read More: 7 steps to boost your CRS score for Canada Express Entry]

How WES Can Help With ECA?

World Education Services is one of only five IRCC-designated ECA providers. It is one of the fastest ECA providers in the country with a service of 35 Business days after receiving the receipt, reviewing, and accepting the required documents and fees. 

The high-quality academic assessment reports provided by WES are recognized by employers, licensing bodies, and higher education institutions. In Addition, WES provides services for French applicants as well.

We hope that this blog has given a clear articulation of the essence of Educational Credential Assessment for Canada Immigration.

Applying a Canada PR for Immigration via paper and finding it strenuous? Do not hasten! Canada Immigration Department has come up with a Permanent Residence Portal online to apply. 

From September 2022, Online applications for certain permanent immigration programs using the Permanent Residence Portal have been made available. Each program has changed to online applications on a different date.

For certain people, applying online might not be possible and require accommodations, including for a disability. They can ask for the application via paper format. Continue to read to know more in detail:

Who Can Apply Online for Canada Permanent Residence Immigration (Canada PR) Programs:

·         Agri-food pilot

·         If adopting a child through the immigration process

·         Quebec entrepreneurs and investors

·         Quebec-selected skilled workers

·         Self-employed people

·         If sponsoring a spouse, partner, dependent child

·         If sponsoring a parent or grandparent

·         If Temporary resident permit holder, then, apply for Canada permanent residence

·         Login to the Permanent Residence portal account to apply.

There is a certain eligibility criterion to migrate to Canada for Quebec-Skilled workers and the Federal skilled worker program. This category of people must meet up with all the necessary requirements to migrate.

Other Applications:

·   Apply online or on paper for a few Canada permanent residence (Canada PR) immigration programs:

·         Protected persons and convention refugees in Canada can apply for this.

·         For Immigration, sign in or create a Permanent residence portal account.

The application process to Canada Immigration involves:

1)      Determining the immigration program

2)      Securing all the documents required

3)      Giving Biometrics

4)      Filling out the forms

5)      Submitting the application 

1)  Filling out Forms:

Below application forms are available Digitally and must fill-in (for yourself, and any family members 18 or older)

·         (IMM 0008) is the Generic Application Form for Canada

·         (IMM 5669) for the Schedule A - Background/Declaration

·         (IMM 5406) for the Additional Family Information

PDF Forms Requiring Signatures:

Fill in the PDF forms below according to the instruction guide for the Canada immigration program that is applied for.

Specifications for Photo:

·         One photo for each person on the application.

·         Follow the instructions provided in the online application. Scan the photo and upload both sides.

For Family Sponsorship Applications Only:

·         The sponsor must download and complete the below application forms:

·         Sign along with the principal applicant digitally.

·         [IMM 1344] is the Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement, and Undertaking.

·         [IMM 5532] form is regarding the Relationship Information and Sponsorship Evaluation.

All other PDF Forms:

All the family members immigrating to Canada with the sponsor must fill out the remaining PDF forms, according to the instruction guide.

Download, complete, and upload all the remaining forms needed for the application.

For Quebec-Skilled workers and the Federal skilled worker program, there is a certain eligibility criterion to migrate to Canada. This category of people must meet up with all the necessary requirements to migrate.

Technical Issues:

For any technical issues with the permanent residence online portal, contact the Canada immigration department online.

-choose technical difficulties mentioned in the drop-down menu which is present under the type of application.

-Specify the program you're applying under, in the text box.

-Upload screenshots of the pages showing errors from the account.

Immigration Representatives:

An immigration representative is a consultant or lawyer who can give advice and help with the application form for a fee. But a representative cannot

·         Open a portal account on behalf of the immigrant

·         Electronically sign the application on behalf of the immigrant

·         Signing in to the portal using an immigrant username and password

A representative can fill out forms and communicate with the immigration department on behalf of the immigrant through their own account.

They can also help in preparing the documents that are to be uploaded

They can answer questions about the forms.

After reading the declaration at the end of the form, the immigrant must be the one to type their name. This is the legal requirement for the application to be considered "signed," according to Canada's immigration law.

                                                             (Read More: Migrate to Canada without IELTS)

Electronically Sign the Application

Type the full name exactly as shown on the passport to electronically sign the application.

Signing the Application

Only the principal applicant must sign after uploading the forms for overall consent and declaration to complete the online application.

Arrange all the necessary documents required to apply online for Canada Permanent residence Immigration.  

Canada has a long tradition of encouraging young people from home and abroad to travel and work overseas. The Canadian government is permitting more foreign youngsters to work and travel to Canada in order to benefit from varied and empowered youth having meaningful experiences there. The Minister of Immigration, refugees, and citizenship, Sean Fraser, launched the 2023 International Experience Canada (IEC) Program which allows 20% more applicants who can apply from January 9^th, 2023.

IEC is a program that enables young people from Canada and other countries to visit and work in each other's nations. This increase means that over 90,000 individuals, especially young people of Francophone descent, will be able to work and travel in Canada, which will aid employers in filling labor shortages, including for seasonal job openings in the country's tourism sector.

The Canadian government assists employers, notably those in the tourist sector, in filling open positions by permitting more international youngsters to work and travel in Canada. IEC aids youth in discovering other societies, cultures, and languages while also enhancing their future employment opportunities and life skills.

Fraser said: “Our government is helping more international youth to work and travel in Canada, effectively helping employers, most of those in the tourism industry, find the workers they need. By giving youth the opportunity of international travel and work experience, we are strengthening our economy and helping our businesses succeed, particularly in places like Banff that need seasonal help.”

[Read More: Canada to Welcome 500000 Immigrants Per Year by 2025]

Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, quoted: “International youth bring so much to our country. From building people-to-people ties to helping our businesses succeed, international youth add value to communities’ right across Canada. Today’s announcement will benefit sectors like the tourism industry, to find the workers they need to fill labor gaps all while providing youth the opportunity to explore Canadian cultures, languages, and societies.”

Through the IEC Program, Canada has youth mobility agreements with 36 nations and foreign territories that let youth for Canada Immigration from those nations for up to two years. The ages range from 18 to 35 and vary per nation

Under the program, these are the three types of participation:

1.  Participants in the Working Holiday program are given an unrestricted work visa that enables them to work virtually anywhere in the host nation in order to fund their travels.

2.   International Co-op (Internship) participants acquire a work visa that is tailored to their company, enabling them to gain specialized experience related to their subject of study.

3.   Participants in the Young Professionals program are given a work permit that is tailored to their employer so they can get professional experience that is relevant to their studies or career goals.

If you are planning to travel to Canada, now is the right time! Contact our counsellors for more information.

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One of the most sought-after destinations for Indian immigrants is Canada. Each year, hundreds of people apply for permanent residence in Canada in order to live in a country that can provide them with a better standard of living. The ease with which one can apply for immigration to Canada is one of the primary reasons for this.

Permanent residency (PR) is a visa status that can be achieved through either the Canada Express entry or Canada PNP processes. Here is a list of requirements to apply for permanent residency in Canada in 2022.

·      You must work in Canada for a minimum of one year in a full-time job or for a part-time job that covers the same duration within the last 3 years, within the three years immediately before the date of application.

·         Your work experience can fall under any of the following categories

·         Management -NOC -O

·         Professional - NOC-A

·         Technical or Skilled Trades - B

·         Results of your language tests

·         CLB -7 for NOC O or A

·         CLB-5 for NOC B

If you are planning to immigrate to Canada, reach out to one of our Canada visa consultants in Hyderabad, who are reputed to offer a hassle-free visa application service. With an experience of 15+ years, Global Tree is one of the top Canadian immigration consultants in Hyderabad. Global Tree also achieved a 98% PR visa success rate which made the organization the most trusted Canada visa agent in Hyderabad. Global Tree’s 5 branches are located at, Begumpet, Himayat Nagar, Kukatpally, Tarnaka, and Jubilee Hills.

Global Tree provides a wide range of Canada Visa Services in Hyderabad:

1.       Canada Express Entry

2.       Canada Family Sponsorship

3.       Canada PNP Program

4.       Quebec skilled worker program

5.       Atlantic Immigration Pilot

6.       Canada Start-Up Visa

Your job hunt and the Canadian PR process will be handled entirely by our Canada migration agents in Hyderabad. Additionally, our Hyderabad-based Canada immigration consultants can review your profile, determine your eligibility, update your profile as necessary and apply.

Canada Express Entry Consultancy

Express entry is the fastest way to secure a Canada PR visa. Our PR visa specialists can advise you on the best ways to raise your CRS ratings and obtain permanent residency in Canada within 6 to 8 months.

Canada PNP Consultancy

Another option to obtain permanent residence in Canada from any Canadian province is through the Provincial Nominee Program. You can get assistance with the PNP process requirements from our Canada immigration in Hyderabad.

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Canada switched to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) on 16^th November this year. With this transition, sixteen occupations are made eligible while three occupations are made for Express Entry. Express Entry is an online system that Canada uses to manage applications for permanent residence for three programs:

•          Federal Skilled Worker Program
•          Federal Skilled Trades Program
•          Canadian Experience Class

Requirements for all three Express Entry programs which will align with the new NOC structure will now be updated. NOC 2016’s Skill Type and Skill Levels will be replaced by NOC 2021’s TEER Categories:

For a new Express Entry profile submission, you need to:

• Look for your occupation under the NOC 2021 list on the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) website.         
• When filling out your profile, submit your TEER Category and 5-digit occupation code.

If you have not been sent an invitation to apply (ITA), after submitting your profile, you need to:

• Look for your occupation under the NOC 2021 list on the ESDC website
• Update your profile with your and 5-digit occupation code and TEER Category

Your application must be submitted for permanent residence using NOC 2016, if you have received an ITA before 16^th November 2016.

[Read More: How to Get a job in Canada from India?]

Updated NOC 2021 Express Entry Eligibility Criteria

Canadian Experience Class

Federal Skilled Worker Program

Federal Skilled Trades Program

Canada’s government is planning to attract more immigrants and announced that it hoped to admit 1.5m new residents by 2025. If you are planning to apply for permanent residence in Canada, now is the right time. For more details regarding this, contact us!

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