Is WES acceptable in Canada?

WES is proud to be recognized as an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) agency by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, which requires skilled immigrants to submit assessments of their academic credentials as part of the immigration process.

Is WES recognized in Canada?

Many immigration pathways into Canada, including Express Entry, require an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). WES is designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to provide ECAs. This blog post reviews some common questions about requirements for receiving an ECA.

Does IRCC accept WES?

For immigration to Canada, you should choose an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). An ECA is required to apply to certain Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) programs. World Education Services (WES) is designated by IRCC to provide ECAs for degrees and diplomas earned outside of Canada.

Is WES required for jobs in Canada?

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.

How to use WES for Canada immigration?

You'll create an account, select your evaluation type, submit required documents, and pay the 260CAD fee. Then, WES will review your credentials to determine their Canadian equivalency. You'll receive an evaluation report afterward. Optional services like rush delivery are available for an extra fee.

The WES Evaluation Process Explained

Do I need WES for PR?

WES is required for Canadian PR through Express Entry. This criterion is waived off for the applicants who choose the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or the Canadian Experience Class Program (CEC).

How long is WES valid for?

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) established the five-year expiry policy for a few reasons, including that ECA providers may periodically update policies, equivalencies, and evaluation decisions within five years of the report's original issuing date.

How long is WES Canada valid for?

An initial ECA from WES is valid for five years from the date of issue. To extend the validity of a WES ECA, applicants can sign into their online WES account and order an additional copy of the ECA for IRCC. This will extend the validity of the applicant's ECA for an additional five years.

How long does the WES process take in Canada?

How long does a WES evaluation report take? An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) takes about thirty-five (35) business days after we receive, review, and accept all required documents and fees.

Does WES evaluation expire?

WES credential evaluations do not expire.

Applicants can log in to My Account and order a duplicate copy for any recipient such as an institution, employer, or licensing board. Copies are typically sent within one to two business days.

What is proof of education in Canada?

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. There are different types of ECAs. You need to get an ECA for immigration purposes.

What is the best ECA for Canada?

Unless they're Doctors or Pharmacists, we usually recommend our clients use World Education Services (WES) for their ECA as they have the most efficient processing time. If you're a Doctor, the Medical Council of Canada must evaluate your primary medical diploma.

Why WES is required in Canada?

World Education Services (WES) is designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to provide Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs). An ECA is used to evaluate degrees and diplomas earned outside of Canada.

What is WES recognized?

The WES evaluation converts educational credentials from any country in the world into their U.S. equivalents. It describes each certificate, diploma or degree that you have earned and states its academic equivalency in the United States.

Does WES consider MBA as Masters?

It is a well-known fact the WES, recognizes only high ranking universities around the world. If you have done MBA from a less ranking university, WES will evaluate you as a Post Graduate Diploma of one year. In most cases, IQAS, CES, and ICES will recognize MBA and evaluate it as a Master's degree.

Which WES package is best?

We recommend the Course-by-Course International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP); this means we will store your verified transcripts in addition to your evaluation report for easy sending later.

What is the purpose of WES?

The WES Course-by-Course evaluation converts educational credentials from any country in the world into their U.S. equivalents. It describes each certificate, diploma, degree, or course that you have earned and states its academic equivalency in the United States.

Is WES accredited?

WES is accredited by and is a charter member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC).

What is the difference between WES and ECA?

ECA is a process to get equivalency of your credentials (Education) completed outside of Canada to get points for Immigration process of Canada whereas WES is an authority which does this process. How do I get my ECA documents transferred from WES Canada to WES US?

What happens after WES evaluation?

Once we receive all required documents and verify their authenticity, we will complete your report and send it out within seven (7) business days.

Is IQAS better than WES?

Other Important FAQs. Which is better, WES or IQAS? IQAS is better than WES because of its validity period, cost-diversification and quicker turnaround time. Also Canada applications get a higher priority with IQAS Assessment.

Can I get money back from WES?

The WES refund policy

WES does not offer refunds for cancelled applications. However, you can request a refund for a returned check. To do this, you will need to contact WES customer service.

What are the new rules for WES?

Under the new rules, sending in all of the academic credentials in addition to the highest one can now actually slow down the process. “As of November 2020, WES applicants need to submit only their highest completed credential for an Educational Credential Assessment,” the organization's website states.

Can I use old transcript for WES?

It is important to note that WES may charge an additional fee if your transcripts are sealed or past the 7 year expiration date. Furthermore, WES also requires an official hard-copy of your transcripts; copies or scans of your records are not accepted.