Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the designation of a new professional body to issue educational credential assessments (ECAs) for architects interested in immigrating to Canada. This measure aims to streamline the process for architects seeking economic permanent residence.
- New Designated Professional
Body - The Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) will be designated
by IRCC to issue ECAs for architects starting May 20, 2024.
- Eligibility Criteria for
Economic Permanent Residence Programs - Applicants must demonstrate
the authenticity and equivalency of their foreign degrees, diplomas, or
certificates to Canadian credentials through an ECA.
- Role of the Canadian
Architectural Certification Board (CACB) - CACB will assess the
educational credentials of applicants identifying as architects under the
National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 21200.ECAs issued by CACB will
compare foreign educational credentials to those required to practice
architecture in Canada.
- Significance of ECAs - ECAs are crucial for
determining the eligibility of foreign educational credentials for economic
permanent residence programs. They are also recognized as
a step in the licensing process for architects in Canada.