ECA report and the reference number are a must in the Express Entry profile.

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.

If you completed your education outside Canada, you need an assessment to:

• be eligible as the principal applicant for Federal Skilled Workers Program (Express Entry) (including PNPs – Express Entry)
• earn points for education you got outside Canada

* You don’t need an assessment for a Canadian degree, diploma, or certificate.

Who can do your assessment?

You must use one of these designated organizations:

1. Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
2. International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
3. World Education Services
4. International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
5. International Credential Evaluation Service 

Your report must not be more than 5 years old on the date you:

• submit your Express Entry profile
• apply for permanent residence

Don’t ask the designated organization or the professional body to send report directly to IRCC.

WES CANADA

Cost for ECA per applicant – CAD 240

Processing Time – Your evaluation will be completed within 35 business days after receipt, review, and approval of all documents, and payment in full.

Documents required Steps:

1. Visit https://applications.wes.org/required-documents
2. Enter Education details
3. You will get the required document checklist as per your university and Course. 

STEPS FOR ECA FROM WES:

1. Create a WES profile, pay fees and get reference number.
2. Get transcripts from college and as per your University’s procedure send the transcripts to WES. (Some universities directly send it to WES and some give you the transcripts to mail)
3. Wait for WES to assess your credentials.