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Designated on : August 6, 2015

ECA from IQAS

The ECA is for formal academic/technical education.

An ECA issued by IQAS:

• is valid for Express Entry for 5 years
• does not mean that your credentials are recognized for licensure in Canada
• does not guarantee a job or successful immigration application; but, if you are successful with your immigration application, this assessment may also be used when applying for jobs
• to learn more about an ECA, visit the IRCC website Educational credential assessment: What it is

IQAS does not assess:

• incomplete credentials
• anything below secondary or high school level (for example, primary or elementary level)
• non-academic credentials (for example, Excel training)
• professional qualifications (for example, chartered accountant designation)
• vocational or trades training (for example, diesel mechanics program)
• credentials obtained in Canada

Current Processing time:

• On average, an assessment takes about 14 weeks to process once all required documents, transcripts and payments are delivered to IQAS. Times are not guaranteed and may change based on the number of applications. IQAS receives a very high volume of applications.

Application Cost:

• Application fee: $200
• Courier fees: $15 for a Canadian address; $75 for an international address

Required Documents:

Country specific required documents: Eca Required Documents