There are many assessment services available for your ECA . However, most candidates find themselves frustrated by the lack of transparency regarding the process and results.
WES Canada is a popular Canadian equivalency service that offers an affordable, transparent and simple solution to assess your education credentials in order to apply under Express Entry or any other immigration program offered by IRCC.
WES is short for World Education Services. It is primarily an education assessment that compares your country’s academic credentials with the equivalent grading system of another country.
World Education Services (WES) is the most popular choice among aspiring immigrants as it:
Yes, WES is mandatory for a Canadian PR via Express Entry. However, candidates who select the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class Program (CEC) are exempt from this requirement.
Follow these steps:
Step 1: Create a WES account.
Visit the official WES site and create your account with all the relevant information.
Step 2: Submit your documents.
Read all the document requirements prior to submitting them. Each of your transcripts must be attested and sealed by a notary and translated into English or French.
If your university doesn’t have the electronic transmission option:
You must submit your documents for verification in a sealed envelope as shown below
Step 3: Submit the application for processing.
Click on the submit button after reviewing all the details in your application. Any spelling errors or misspelled words may cause a delay in processing the report.
Step 4: Note down the reference number that pops up on the screen
You need to include the WES Reference number on all your documents, envelopes, and correspondences for the final visa application. Your reference number is a WES I.D. that groups your documents to avoid any delays in processing time.
A WES Report Assessment costs around $200 and is usually processed between 7 days to 4 weeks
The WES Digital Badge can be used to display your ECA report instantly to your employers on social media sites such as LinkedIn to maximize your visibility.
It allows potential employers to access your credential evaluation with a click of a button. You can also attach the badge to your resume or online job application.
To receive your badge, you must opt for the International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) from WES.
Yes, WES Offices remained functional throughout the pandemic and continue to assess applications for Canada and the U.S. However, owing to the restriction in movement, physical office locations remained closed for safety reasons.
As per the latest update, your highest completed credential, be it a Diploma, Doctorate, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree, is the only degree that needs to be assessed for EC
Inactivity does not cause the elimination of the ECA Application. Your details will remain in the system with the evaluation report for as long as your profile is valid. However, delaying in retrieving your WES Report will result in a delay in receiving a confirmation on your PR status.
If your documents are in a regional language, you will need to get them translated to English or French via authorized interpreters.
This step needs to be done by the applicant prior to sending their application for ECA assessment.
Here are the latest updates from WES Official:
No, WES does not offer translation services. However, it accepts translated documents in English or French by authorized interpreters.
WES is headquartered in New York. The official mailing address of WES is:
World Education Services
Attention Documentation Center
Bowling Green Station
P.O. Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
The U.S.A.
Contact Number: 800-361-3106
This tends to happen if an account is left idle for too long. So, you can try logging out and logging in again to upload the documents.
If that doesn’t work, you are probably uploading a document that is incompatible with the system or is too large for upload. Try compressing the file and re-uploading it.
When you are entering the details of your degree, make sure to select the ‘incomplete’ or ‘in progress’ option in the drop-down menu. Your report will be analyzed on whatever information you have provided, whether complete or not. However, it is always advisable to enter complete details to get a better report.
WES has the fastest turnaround time for all ECA reports as opposed to other assessing bodies. However, if candidates abide by the latest updates, submit all the required documents, and make the complete payment, the report processing time will reduce significantly.
You will receive a reference number once you have submitted your final application. This will help you track the progress of your WES Application. If you have made the complete payment, you can expect to receive your report within 35 days. Emails will be sent to you regarding the progress of your WES Report.
WES has an online tracking system where you can live-track your application and its progress.
Visit My Account to check for the current status of your WES application.
You can also look out for the latest WES notices for any important announcements.
You will need to contact your institution. WES does not accept documents directly from individual applicants, representatives and third-party agents.
Your documents must be sealed and attested by the authorized officer at your institution and must be sent from the institution directly to WES.
The following are a list of organizations that are designated to issue an ECA report for Canada:
Yes, ECA is required for PNPs. You must have your ECA report with you before you receive an invite from the province you applied to.
WES only evaluates credentials from recognized universities and institutions. You will not be awarded any points for an education degree or certificate that is not recognized by WES.
The ICAP allows you to store your verified transcripts and evaluation report with WES. ICAP will save you time later, rather than having to start the process from scratch.
The ICAP also gives you a WES digital badge, which can be displayed on your social media sites. This helps prove your successful completion of ECA verification to potential employers on sites like LinkedIn
Your WES ECA is valid for five years from the date of issue.
Log into your WES MyAccount and place an order for an “additional report”.
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