IQAS Has restored the ECA processing time to 14 weeks for Immigration Applications

The International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) has reduced its processing time to 14 weeks from 30 weeks for immigration applications. However, for work/study permit application, 6 weeks of processing time is there once you submit the supporting documents, transcripts and payments to the IQAS.

Key Aspects of IQAS Processing timefor ECA

Find below the key aspects of theIQAS processing time for Educational Credential Assessment (ECA):

• The ECA application processing times often affected by a multi-step procedure.
• Processing time begins when you have provided the supporting documents to IQAS.
• An ECA application with more than one credentialtakes minimum 4 weeks longer than average processing times.
• Assessment of applications that entail extensive research takes longer than the average processing time.
• In general, an assessment takes about 14 weeks to process once all required documents, transcripts and payments delivered to IQAS.

(Note: Times are not guaranteed and may vary based on the number of applications. IQAS receives a very high volume of applications.)

• IQAS does not rush ECA applications. Applications get processed in the order they IQAS receive them.
• Courier or mail delivery time is not included in the processing time.

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About International Qualifications Assessment Service, Alberta

For immigrating to Canada as a skilled worker, an individual needs an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for education obtained outside of Canada.

The International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) is an educational credential assessment service offered by the Alberta government. It helps people get recognition for their formal academic or technical degree, diploma or certificate that they have obtained outside Canada.

Key Factors about ECA by IQAS

The Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is for formal academic/technical education.An ECA issued by IQAS:

• remain valid for Express Entry for 5 years
• does not specify that your credentials are recognized for licensure in Canada
• does not guarantee a job or successful immigration application; however, if you are successful with your immigration application, this assessment may also be used when applying for jobs

Processing times of popular assessing authorities

Find below the processing times of some popular ECA assessing authorities:

Significance of ECA for Canada immigration

Obtaining the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report from an approved assessing authority is key part of Canadian immigration process, especially, when you are applying for Permanent Residence (PR) visa in Canada through Express Entry system or Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

It is required for all Canada PR visa applicants, who have obtained their Education outside Canada. The Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) need ECA to verify the qualifications obtained outside Canada.

To know more about the ECA processing time or to apply for immigration to Canada through certified Canada migration expert, you may contact Visas Avenue on Toll-Free No. 78-18-000-777 or you can drop us an e-mail at info@visasavenue.com. It is the trusted Immigration Advisor and Consultant associated with ICCRC member.

- Rajneesh Kumar