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How to Renew Your ECA Report
WES Advisor |
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires applicants who are pursuing Canadian immigration pathways, especially Express Entry, to submit an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). You will be asked to submit your ECA report as part of your Express Entry profile. Per IRCC policy, your report must not be more than five years old when you […]
Benefits of WES International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP)
WES Advisor |
When you order a credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES), you have the option of choosing between two packages: basic or International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP). It can be helpful to know the difference before you begin your application for a WES credential evaluation. This post will explain how ICAP can save you time, […]
What Is a Course-by-Course Evaluation and When Do I Need One?
WES Advisor |
Did you receive a WES Document-by-Document (DxD) report to support your employment, education, or immigration goals in the United States or Canada? As opportunities arise in your new home country, you could benefit from upgrading your report to a WES Course-by-Course (CxC) evaluation. In this blog post, we will explore a few reasons to consider […]
What Is the Academic Records Request Form?
WES Advisor |
The WES Academic Records Request Form makes it quicker and easier to request your academic documents from the institution where you were educated. It officially authorizes the release of an applicant’s academic records, so that you can use it in person or remotely. This is especially convenient for applicants who no longer live in the […]
Get Started with Your WES (World Education Services) Credential Evaluation
WES Advisor |
If you are considering study or work in the U.S. or Canada, you will most likely need a credential evaluation report. A credential evaluation report from WES provides an accurate and authenticated record of the educational or professional qualifications you earned in other countries, including degrees, diplomas, and transcripts. WES credential evaluation reports help schools, […]
NEW: How to Get Credential Evaluations for Pakistan
WES Advisor |
Prior to 2021, if you studied in Pakistan and wanted to pursue immigration, career, or higher education goals in the United States or Canada, then you might have encountered difficulties with credential recognition. WES wanted to help more Pakistan-educated individuals achieve success in Canada and the U.S. And we’re proud to say that our efforts […]
WES Announces New Apostille Policy for Original Documents
WES Advisor |
For over a decade, World Education Services (WES) maintained an “apostille” requirement for several countries. Applicants who studied in those countries needed to mail their original documents, with apostille authentication, to WES. Once their report was complete, their original documents would be returned. As of May 2021, WES is no longer requiring original documents with […]
5 Things to Know About Credential Evaluations in 2021
WES Advisor |
As we enter a new year, many international students and immigrants are eager to move forward with their plans to study, work, and live in the United States and Canada. World Education Services (WES) would like to help you achieve those goals. We’ve rounded up some of the most important information you’ll need in order […]
Answers: Your Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions in 2020
WES Advisor |
We know that applicants have a lot of questions about how the pandemic has affected business operations at WES. In this blog post, we have compiled some of your most frequently asked questions about our credential evaluation process and provided the latest answers. For example, you can learn about current timelines for processing mail, as […]
How to Upload Your Degree Certificates and Translations to WES
WES Advisor |
Many applicants can now upload copies of degree certificates and translations in My Account. This is not a requirement for all applications, so you can disregard this post if you have already submitted your degree certificates and translations or if they are not listed in your Required Documents. Note: This feature is for degree certificates […]
COVID-19 Operational Updates
WES Advisor |
WES is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, applicants, and partners. We take this commitment very seriously, especially during these challenging and uncertain times. The governments of both the U.S. and Canada have taken numerous steps to contain the COVID-19 virus. These include declaring states of emergencies, temporarily shuttering immigration offices, […]
Succeed in a New Country with Limited Documentation
Justine D'Souza |
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees—the UN Refugee Agency—estimates that there are currently 70.8 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. UNHCR has data on 3.9 million stateless people but believes that millions more exist around the globe. Forced displacement has become a key concern in international education because access to higher education and employment remains […]