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APPLICATION FOR AN ECA REPORT

FOR CANADIAN IMMIGRATION
INTERNATIONAL CREDENTIAL EVALUATION SERVICE

JUNE 2020
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IMPORTANT NOTES
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS
Incomplete provisional credentials will not be accepted. ICES can only complete an
ECA for completed credentials that have been awarded.

Applicants with credentials from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) will be
required to have a China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development
Center (CDGDC) validation sent directly to our offices. For non-university or Benke-
level awards you may choose to arrange for credential authenticity reports to
be sent directly to ICES by the China Higher Education Student Information and
Career Center (CHESICC). Please see the following for more information:
bcit.ca/ices/eca/requirements.

For current estimated timelines and further information please visit our website at
bcit.ca/ices/eca. Timelines start when all the required documents have been
received at ICES.

If you have had a previous General Evaluation (Basic or Comprehensive) from ICES,
you may update it to meet the requirements of an ECA. Please select the update
option on Page 5.

Two hard copy reports will be provided. The ECA is not issued electronically. You
cannot receive it via email due to security reasons.

Please make sure all envelopes, packages and documents are addressed to ICES,
not BCIT. ICES is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail.

ICES evaluates only formal, for-credit educational programs of study that

are at least one year of full-time study in duration. While they may represent
valuable learning, professional licenses, apprenticeships, work or life experience,
continuing education, courses taken at non-recognized institutions, and non-
credit professional development courses all fall outside the scope of what ICES can
evaluate.

ICES CANNOT COMPLETE AN ECA FOR PARTIALLY COMPLETED CREDENTIALS.

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ICES has been designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to provide Educational Credential
Assessment (ECA) reports for Canadian immigration purposes.

Under the guidelines provided by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) ICES will only provide ECA reports
for completed academic credentials.

ICES will provide a statement of the general equivalency of international educational credentials to a completed Canadian
educational credential.

If you apply as a Physician/Specialist Physician (NOC 3111 or 3112) and intend to pursue licensure you are advised to be
assessed by the Medical Council of Canada. Individuals applying as a Pharmacist (NOC 3131) and intending to pursue licensure
are advised to have an assessment from the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada. Please refer to the IRCC website below for
more information.

For more information about Canadian immigration and Express Entry, please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-
refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry.html

∆ An ECA can give you early feedback on how your CHECKLIST – ICES APPLICATIONS FOR ECA REPORTS
credentials compare to those in Canada. This report
may also be a benefit when you are looking for a job;
REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING:
however, be mindful that being assessed does not ˆ Completed, signed ICES ECA application form
guarantee you will get a job in your field or at a certain
ˆ Full payment of fees
level. It is recommended that you learn about the job
market outlook for your occupation in the specific ˆ Colour photocopy of a government issued photo
region where you plan to settle. identification containing your date of birth (eg.
passport or driver’s license)
∆ An ECA also does not mean that your work experience ˆ Colour photocopies of the front and back of each final
and professional credentials are automatically award (eg. degree, diploma, certificate, etc.)*
recognized or will be recognized for licensure in
ˆ Colour photocopies of the front and back of each
Canada. If you work in a regulated profession, you must
academic record (eg. transcript, marks cards, diploma
still go through the process of getting your license
supplement, etc.)*
in the province or territory that you plan on settling
in. Regulatory authorities determine an applicant’s ˆ Photocopies of the literal (not interpretive) certified
readiness for licensure by assessing and recognizing translations of each of these documents into English
“qualifications” which may include an assessment of or French (ICES will forward any official documents
education, experience/competencies and language requiring translations to you directly should it be
proficiency in addition to other requirements. necessary)
ˆ Official academic record sent directly to ICES
∆ If you plan to work in an occupation that is regulated in from all educational institutions that you are
Canada, you should contact the regulatory authority in
requesting an assessment for. Please be sure that
the province where you plan to live as soon as possible.
the documentation you request is issued by the
They can give you information about the process for
appropriate awarding body/institute/university and not
being licensed, including steps you can take before you
an affiliated college or school.
leave your home country.

PLEASE DO NOT PROVIDE A PHOTOCOPY OR SCAN OF THE

BACK OF A DOCUMENT IF IT IS BLANK.

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APPLICATION FOR CREDENTIAL EVALUATION ( ECA)

Have you applied for an ICES evaluation

¡ Yes ¡ No If yes, enter your ICES Client Number
before?
Have you ever received an ID number from
¡ Yes ¡ No If yes, enter your BCIT ID Number
BCIT before?
Have you ever received an ID number from
BCIT before? ¡ ECA for Immigration ¡ ECA for the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot

PERSONAL INFORMATION *Note all fields are mandatory

Legal Last Name Home Telephone

Legal First Name Legal Middle Name Work Telephone

Previous Names (Name listed on your educational documents if different from the names above) Mobile Telephone

Address Fax

Address (second line if necessary)

City/Town/Village Email

Province/State Postal Code Country Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy) Sex

¡ Male ¡ Female

CONSENT TO RELEASE PERSONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

Under the laws of British Columbia and Canada, you have privacy rights. That means that ICES cannot release any information
about your file to anyone other than yourself unless you give us written permission. These measures have been implemented
by the Government of British Columbia for your own protection.

Please sign this consent if you wish to give ICES permission to release information to another person (such as your spouse,
friend, family member, employer, or organization) who may enquire about your assessment. I authorize ICES to release my
personal information to the person or agency listed below:
Full Name of Enquirer Enquirer’s Relationship to Client

Organization (if applicable) Client’s Signature

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EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIAL ASSESSMENT ( ECA)

List the completed credentials you are paying ICES to assess. You are responsible for arranging for official documentation
for all credentials you pay for. If you list more credentials than you pay for ICES will choose the highest credential(s).

Do not list any incomplete credentials.

CREDENTIAL 1

Name of Institution Institution Address Country

Dates of Attendance (month & year) Name of Credential Program (eg. Bachelor of Arts, Titulo)

From: To:

Normal Length of Program (years) Student Name on Credential

Did you complete this credential?

¡ Yes, year of graduation _____________________ ¡ No (ICES cannot evaluate this credential)

¡ ECA Regular Service $200 ¡ ECA for the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot $200 ¡ Update $150 (For previous ICES clients only)

CREDENTIAL 2

Name of Institution Institution Address Country

Dates of Attendance (month & year) Name of Credential Program (eg. Bachelor of Arts, Titulo)

From: To:

Normal Length of Program (years) Student Name on Credential

Did you complete this credential?

¡ Yes, year of graduation _____________________ ¡ No (ICES cannot evaluate this credential)

¡ ECA Regular Service $200 ¡ ECA for the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot $200 ¡ Update $150 (For previous ICES clients only)

CREDENTIAL 3

Name of Institution Institution Address Country

Dates of Attendance (month & year) Name of Credential Program (eg. Bachelor of Arts, Titulo)

From: To:

Normal Length of Program (years) Student Name on Credential

Did you complete this credential?

¡ Yes, year of graduation _____________________ ¡ No (ICES cannot evaluate this credential)

¡ ECA Regular Service $200 ¡ ECA for the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot $200 ¡ Update $150 (For previous ICES clients only)

TOTAL CREDENTIAL FEE TOTAL $

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SECTION A: TOTAL ECA REPORT FEES TOTAL $

The total fee is the number that you calculated at the bottom of the previous page.

SECTION B

Please choose how you would like your ECA report delivered, please choose one only (If you do not choose an option, your ECA will be
sent by regular mail).

¡ Regular Mail (no fee). (No tracking for regular mail)

¡ Courier (in Canada $26; outside Canada $75)

Note: Courier deliveries cannot be made to post office box numbers. If your only address is a post office box, we will default to
regular mail for the delivery of your assessment. By choosing this option there is implied consent to share my client ID, phone
number and email as part of the mailing process.
ICES is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail. It is your responsibility to keep ICES informed if your contact information or postal
address changes (in writing).

Fee $

SECTION C: ADDITIONAL COPY ORDER

Institution/Organization Name

Mailing Address

City/Province/Country Postal Code Contact Name

Total Number of Additional Copies Ordered X $20 = Fee $ 0.00

SECTION D: TOTAL FEES (Fees quoted in Canadian dollars)

Add fees from Sections A, B, and C Total Fees Enclosed

$ 0.00

SECTION E: HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT ICES?

ˆ Canadian Information Centre for ˆ Employer ˆ Friend/Family

International Credentials (CICIC) ˆ Government of BC ˆ Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services
ˆ Government of Canada – ˆ Immigrant Serving Society of Canada (ACESC)
Immigration, Refugees and ˆ Community Agency ˆ Other (Please Specify):
Citizenship Canada (IRCC_
______________________________________________
ˆ BCIT

SECTION F: PAYMENT METHOD – DO NOT SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION WITHOUT PAYMENT

(Payment must be in Canadian funds and made to: International Credential Evaluation Service/BCIT)

ˆ Bank Draft ˆ MasterCard ˆ Visa

ˆ Money Order ˆ American Express * debit or cheque cards can only be processed in person

VISA/MasterCard Number Expiration Date AMEX Number Expiration Date

Cardholder Name (print) Cardholder’s Signature

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND APPLICANT STATEMENT

ˆ I understand that this Educational Credential Assessment Report will be valid for a period of five years from the date it is issued, as per
IRCC’s requirement.

ˆ I understand that there are no refunds provided once I apply.

ˆ I agree that ICES may retain my personal non-financial information for ten years from the date of my application, and that it may retain this
information indefinitely especially if ICES determines that my documents are not authentic or misrepresented.

ˆ I understand that measures will be taken in the event that my documents are determined to be false, including the nullification of any
Educational Credential Assessment Reports already issued and notification to IRCC and other assessment agencies, which will include my
name and date of birth.

ˆ I hereby release ICES, its agents, and any person or entity that provides information in accordance with this consent, from any and all
actions, claims and demands for damages, loss, expense or injury, howsoever arising, which may hereafter be sustained by me as a result of
the provision, collection, use or disclosure of information as set out above.

ˆ I understand that ICES reserves the right to reject my application if it does not meet their requirements, policies or scope of operations.
ˆ I understand when ICES gives an estimated time of completion, it is calculated from the day the required documents are supplied to ICES. It
is not calculated from the day I apply.
ˆ ICES will cancel, without refund, any application for assessment if any submitted documents have been falsified, forged, misrepresented, or
altered in any way. ICES will also retain all official documents sent to our offices.
ˆ The ECA reports conducted by ICES are advisory only. ICES assessments do not guarantee, replace, or supersede those required by
professional associations, educational institutions, or other organizations.
ˆ ICES reserves the right to verify educational credentials with the issuing institution/authority including, but not limited to, sending copies of
transcripts to the institution/authority for verification and/or authentication.
ˆ ICES is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail.
ˆ ECA reports will not be released until all fees are paid in full.
ˆ I understand that my personal information is being collected for the purpose of obtaining an Educational Credential Assessment Report
for immigration purposes, as authorized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). ICES does not collect this information
on behalf of IRCC. I hereby authorize ICES to share my personal information, Educational Credential Assessment Report and enclosed
documents with IRCC for the purpose of applying for Canadian immigration under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. I understand
that the information shared by ICES with IRCC will be stored in Personal Information Banks (PPU 042 entitled Immigrant Case File and
PPU 053 entitled Permanent Resident Data System). The information may be shared with other Canadian government institutions such
as the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the Canadian Security Intelligence Service
(CSIS), and foreign governments in accordance with subsection 8(2) of the Privacy Act. It may also be disclosed to foreign governments,
law enforcement bodies, and detaining authorities with respect to the administration and enforcement of immigration legislation where
such sharing of information may not put the individual and/or his/her family at risk. Information may also be systematically validated by
other Canadian government institutions under the terms of an agreement or arrangement for the purposes of validating status and identity
to administer their programs. Under the provisions of the Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act, individuals have the right to
protection, of and access to, their personal information. Details on these matters are available at the InfoSource website (http://infosource.
gc.ca) and are also available at public libraries across Canada.
Applicant’s Statement
ˆ I agree that I have read and understand the information in this application. I accept and agree to the terms and conditions stated above.
ˆ I agree that, to the best of my knowledge, all information provided by me in this application is true, complete, and correct.
ˆ I understand that the ECA report completed by ICES and its partners is advisory and not legally binding on any individual, institution, or
agency.
ˆ I understand that my file cannot be completed without ICES first receiving the required official documentation directly from my institution.
ˆ I have enclosed all the required documents. (Copies of my transcript, degree and identification)
By signing this form, I agree to the above Terms and Conditions, and Applicant’s Statement.
Signature Date

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Evaluation Service

ICES – ECA Applicant

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Burnaby, British Columbia
Canada, V5G 3H2

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