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.

For workers who have the skills, education, and work experience to contribute to the economy of a particular country and want to live in that province or want to become permanent residents of Canada, the Provincial Nominee Program is for you.

Every Province or territory has its own stream. For Example, In a Program Stream, provinces and territories target:

-Students

-Skilled workers

-Business People

The Application Process:

The Application process depends on which Provincial Nominee Program (Canada PNP) Stream they’re applying to. There are two types of entry processes through which application takes place. They are:

1)    Non-Express Entry Process

2)    Express Entry

Every Person must pass a medical exam and get a police check no matter where they plan to live in Canada.

Non-Express Entry Process:

·        Apply to the province or territory for nomination under a Non-Express Entry Stream.

·        Meet up with the eligibility requirements of the province.

·        If nominated, apply for Permanent Residence Online. Generally, the application processing takes longer through Express Entry in Canada.

Express Entry in Canada:

         Canada Express Entry has two online ways for the application as mentioned below:

A.    Contact the province or territory and apply for a nomination under an Express Entry Stream.

If nominated by province or territory, create an Express Entry Profile and show the provinces and territories that depict the point of interest.

OR

B.     Create an Express Entry Profile and show the provinces or territories that depict the interest.

If the province or territory sends a ‘’notification of interest’’ to the account, contact them directly.

Apply to the Express Entry in Canada, if nominated by the province or territory. They will send a nomination certificate to the account and accept it electronically.

It is important to meet up with eligibility requirements of the province or territory to submit an Express Entry Profile.  

If invited to apply, submit an electronic application to IRCC.

How to Apply through Express Entry in Canada:

On November 16, 2022, they switched to the 2021 Version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).

·        If received an invitation to apply before November 16, 2022, submit the Express Entry Application for permanent residence using the NOC 2016.

·        If not received an ITA before November 16, 2022, update the profile with NOC 2021 code to remain eligible.

·        If received a nomination Certificate invitation on or before November 16, 2022, and has a 4-digit NOC code, use the NOC Code 93888 in every NOC field of the Express Entry Profile. They’ll assess the application using the NOC 2016 code on the nomination certificate.

                (Read More: How to apply for Federal Skilled worker Program)

·        If the nomination certificate has a 5-digit NOC code, Submit the Express Entry profile using the 5-digit NOC 2021 code.

Apply for the Canada PNP Program through any one of the above entry processes which you find easier. 

Canada as a nation has always tried to unite families, help refugees and keep loved one’s together. Just like every year, the Department of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a new Canada Family Sponsorship Immigration plan.

But, the applications for Canada Family sponsorship can now be submitted online and it was introduced on September 23, 2022. Digital applications for spousal sponsorship, parents’, and grandparents’ sponsorship, and sponsoring children can all be submitted.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has commenced this as a way to fasten the submission of applications and receive immediate confirmation applications.

If applying for the Canada Family sponsorship immigration 2023, continue to read more to know the estimated time processing for the immigration and their plans for the year.

Immigration Level Plan Targets for 2023:

Canadian Government has planned to welcome and embrace new foreigners in 2023. The Immigration plans for 2023 are on to set a record.

Canada has planned to issue 4,65,000 invitations which have been broken down into the following categories:

·         Through Express Entry- 82,000

·         Provincial Nominee Program-1,05,000

·         Parents and grandparents- 28,500

·         Spouses/ Children-78,000

Express Entry in Canada (2023):

The goal is to address certain labour market requirements and is supported by the expectation that IRCC would launch targeted Canada Express Entry invitations in 2023. The entry would be based on the individual’s professional experience, linguistic proficiency, and educational background rather than the Comprehensive Ranking System.

Parents and Grandparents Program:

This program is aiming to welcome 28,500 newcomers in 2023. It was designed in order to unify families.

Provincial Nominee Program:

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP Canada) is for the workers who have the skills, education, and working experience to contribute to the economy of a specific territory or province.

Canada’s Immigration department has planned to invite 1,05,000 immigrants through this program in 2023.

                                                       (Read More: How to Create an Express Entry profile)

Spousal Sponsorship Requirements:

A Canadian citizen or permanent resident must sign an undertaking document that promises to give financial support to sponsor a spouse or common-law partner to immigrate to Canada. the sponsor must assist in providing basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and health needs.

The agreement cannot be canceled, even if: the person becomes a Canadian citizen; the couple divorces or the sponsor experiences financial problems.

The Estimated Time to Process Sponsorship Applications:

IRCC is responsible for estimating the processing times for different types of applications.

Estimated processing time gives information on:

The time required to provide biometrics;

The assessment of the sponsor and the person being sponsored, and;

The time required by immigration officials to ensure that the sponsor and his or her spouse meet the eligibility criteria for Canada Immigration.

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