Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a new designation for educational credential assessments (ECAs) aimed at architects seeking to immigrate toCanada. This initiative is part of the broader eligibility criteria for economic permanent residence programs, ensuring that foreign educational credentials are recognized as equivalent to Canadian standards.
New Designation
for ECAs:
Role of ECAs:
Acceptance of
Previous ECAs:
ECAs issued by
other designated organizations before October 31, 2024, will still be accepted
if they remain valid, provided the applicant's primary occupation is
"Architect" (NOC 21 200).