Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the designation of a new professional body to issue educational credential assessmen

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.