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. o New Designated Professional Body The Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) will be designated by IRCC to issue ECAs for architects starting May 20, 2024. o 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. o Role of the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) o CACB will assess the educational credentials of applicants identifying as architects under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 21200. o ECAs issued by CACB will compare foreign educational credentials to those required to practice architecture in Canada. o Significance of ECAs o ECAs are crucial for determining the eligibility of foreign educational credentials for economic permanent residence programs. o They are also recognized as a step in the licensing process for architects in Canada.