The Proof of Studies
Purpose: To verify education claims and to validate the applicant meets the program requirements
Document Requirements:
- To receive program-specific points for education, the applicant would need to:
- Provide evidence of having completed a Canadian secondary or post-secondary educational program or,
- Obtain an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and provide the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) reference number in their application
- In addition, the applicant would need to provide proof of the foreign educational credentials for which the applicant is claiming points
- For submitting proof of completed Canadian or foreign educational credentials, the applicant could include copies of:
- Secondary or post-secondary educational documents (i.e. degrees, diplomas and certificates) and,
- Transcripts for successful completion of secondary or post-secondary studies, if available
- On obtaining an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), the applicants would need to provide the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) reference number in their electronic Applications for Permanent Residence (e-APRs) for online validation directly with the issuing organisation
- Applicants do not need to submit a scanned copy of the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) when submitting the electronic Applications for Permanent Residence (e-APRs)
- However, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) might request for this subsequently
The Individuals who would need to submit this documentation:
- The principal applicant
- Their spouse or common-law partner
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