Are you an architect with dreams of immigrating to Canada?
This is exciting news for you! As of May 20, 2024, the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) will be assessing educational credentials for architects looking to immigrate to Canada.
What's an Educational Credential Assessment?
An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is a report that verifies your foreign degree, diploma, or certificate is equal to a similar program in Canada. This is a crucial step in proving your eligibility for Canadian immigration programs.
Why is this good news?
Previously, architects immigrating to Canada had to use a general ECA organization. The CACB, specifically focused on architecture credentials, can provide a more detailed and relevant assessment for your profession. This can potentially streamline the immigration process.
How will this impact your immigration application?
You'll need to get an ECA from the CACB if you list "Architect" (National Occupational Classification code 21200) as your primary occupation on your application.
The ECA will assess your foreign credential against Canadian architectural standards.
A positive ECA is also considered a step towards obtaining your architect license in Canada, which is required to practice.
More information to come!
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be releasing more details soon on how and when to get an ECA from the CACB. This will give you all the information you need to choose the right ECA organization for your immigration goals.
Key takeaways for immigrating architects:
The CACB can assess your architectural credentials for immigration purposes.
An ECA is a vital step in your immigration journey.
An ECA doesn't guarantee a job or a license, but it's a crucial first step.
Once you settle in Canada, you'll still need to get your license in your specific province or territory.
Stay tuned for more updates! With the CACB on board, the path to becoming a licensed architect in Canada just got a little smoother.
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