How does an ECA impact your Canada immigration chances?

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When you apply for Canada PR from India, the first step is to check your eligibility using a CRS score calculator. This calculator evaluates various factors such as age, work experience, language skills, including educational qualifications.

 Skilled workers who wish to work in Canada need to prove their qualifications are equivalent to those within the Canadian education system – to be eligible. That’s when an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is done on your foreign educational qualifications. Having your credentials assessed can increase your overall points score, improving your chances of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) under the Express Entry system.

IRCC-designated ECA providers in Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has assigned the ECA task to five providers in Canada. One of the most popular ones is WES (World Education Services), which completes an ECA in 30 business days – once you submit all the documents and fees.

You must use one of these designated organisations for your ECA for PR:

  1. Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

  2. International Credential Assessment Service of Canada

  3. World Education Services (WES)

  4. International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

  5. International Credential Evaluation Service – British Columbia Institute of Technology

What’s included in an ECA for Canada PR?

The service of every service provider differs, but an ECA for Canada PR usually includes the listed below information:

  • Verification of your educational background

  • The equivalence of your credential in Canada

  • ID and description of the evaluated credential, including:

    • Name and year of credential

    • Requirements for entry and program length

    • Status and name of issuing institution

    • Major/specialisation of credential

Impact of an ECA on your immigration chances

In addition to proving your eligibility for Canada PR from India, an ECA can also be an effective way to increase your immigration chances. The higher your credential is, the more points you gain for Canada PR eligibility, increasing your chances of securing permanent residence.

Level of Education

With a spouse or common-law partner
 (Maximum 140 points)

Without a spouse or common-law partner
 (Maximum 150 points)

Less than secondary school (high school)

0

0

Secondary diploma (high school graduation)

28

30

One-year degree, diploma or certificate from  a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute

84

90

Two-year program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute

91

98

Bachelor's degree OR  a three or more year program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute

112

120

Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees. One must be for a program of three or more years

119

128

Master's degree, OR professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession (For “professional degree,” the degree program must have been in: medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, law, chiropractic medicine, or pharmacy.)

126

135

Doctoral level university degree (Ph.D.)

140

150

Assessing more than one credential

You will see that there are many Canadian immigration programs which allow candidates to get only the highest educational credential assessed to check their eligibility. However, additional credential evaluation may still get you additional points if your CRS score is lower.

The process to get your ECA done can be complicated. Get professional guidance for a smooth process from the best immigration consultants in Delhi, Nationwide Visas. Get instant consultation with qualified immigration experts and explore your options for immigration.

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