Education verification problems

[vegaexpo]

Hey, people.
What the Canadians will do if they are unable to verify the education, for example: in Russia, many former Soviet universities do not exist. Should have I asked first if they verify the education at all, and, if they do, how serious? Thanx in advance.

 

[Basya]

R u from Russia? I am ukrainian. I have graduated from the University, but it is been renamed, our faculty has been separated and transformed into an independent Academy. I have just listed all the names it went through and years I studied there. My application is now under review of the background checks. it is been 9 months since background check was initiated. I think all these transformations of the educational institutions might cause the delay as well. But, i do not think you should worry, there are archives and CSIS office in Russia can check there too. It is not your problem, they do not exist anymore.

 

[vegaexpo]

I am an Ecuadorian but I studied in USSR, and my institute seems to disappeared... I was wondering what are they going to do if they will not get anything, any confirmation... Archives in Russia, could be another problem...

 

[Basya]

I do not think it should stop you from immigrating though. Your institute might have transformed and has a different name now. Do you have any friends back in Russia? Try to contact your co-students or something. I have never heard about Uni being vanished. Most of the time the Universities from Soviet Era changed their status or name, especially if it is a well-known one. If you are so worried you can contact Russian Embassy and request the info. Good luck!