Minister Kenney proposes to assess foreign education credentials!

[magar]

Well said mitali +1 for u

Hi NKKD Horton,

I need to clear one thing at the onset, that the above comment by me is actually in response to the scrapping (as if some dirt.... ) of Pre 2008 applicants and the simultaneous news of Credential evaluation.

I agree with your opinion in principle but CIC knew from the very beginning that Credential evaluation is a must ....one does not need to be a rocket scientist to understand that. If you and I can make this simple assessment, then why not CIC? ....what took them so long to implement it......passing regulations/laws at the Parliament? ???

They have known for more than a decade atleast, that DOCTORS DRIVE TAXI in Canada and that a passenger in a cab would be lucky to have a heart attack in a cab...because the taxi driver could be a DOCTOR and provide treatment on the street (with his Credentials that were not acknowledged and accepted by Canada)!!!!!!

The " initial rush of applicants" may not be apparent when the Cap opens (if at all) but can you deny that this "rush" would show up at some point of time? CIC got a month's time with the MI2 (for introducing IELTS)...so what was CREDIBLE or beneficial in that change...."nothing". Did any of the applicants gain anything....nothing. Look at the BUFFALO applicants.....you must have seen their timelines.......isn't it atrocious? Similar is the case with Pakistani applicants....I am truly worried about the long time being set aside for Pakistani applicants in the name of "Security assessment" ....they are clueless as to what is going on with their applications and now they are also at the brink of thinking in similar manner - If Canada would scrape them too?

The hope meted out to some lucky Pre 2008 applicant for PNP programs is in no way any SOLACE to the one who has not been chosen for the same. The dreams of the unlucky one has shattered. I am just wondering if these applicants have to undergo the Credential evaluation?

The credential evaluation might have streamlined CIC but the applicants have now another thing to worry about for their applications to get the green signal or should I say the yellow signal? ???

Unfortunately, even after credential evaluation, applicants might have to go through the same fate as their previous counterparts. Credential evaluation is not the GUARANTEE for a job in the applicants' own Profession. If there had been a guarantee of "SURE JOB" then it would have been commendable....but the state of affairs of the applicants would remain the same....despite evaluation at the entry point of the application.....so IMO, this is another means to generate revenue.

I was merely pointing at the fact that whatever Canada decides regarding Credential evaluation, which is now, official and mandatory; Canada would continue to earn REVENUE at any cost irrespective of an applicants' success or failure at getting the PR.

What is unethical in my view is when Canada needed immigrants to fill their labor jobs (sorry to say that, but is true), they invited tens and thousands of applicants and now when their need is over (or seems to be over; or they cannot MANAGE the inventory ???) they just scrape applications with a click of fingers.......they made it look so easy and straight forward..... ???

I am sure CIC must have had their reasons and every major decision is in the betterment of the Country ( I hope so). Immigration Canada is re-vamping itself......that's absolutely fair and just, not only for the country but also for the applicant and is ofcourse Good news.

I just hope they deal with the applications more humanely instead of treating them (as they just did with the Pre 2008 applicants) as just " MUTE SHEAF OF PAPER" ,which being invisible to CIC, has been twined with lots of hope and aspirations.

I again Pray for those unfortunate applicants....may they find the strength to stand up and FIGHT if REQUIRED.

Mitali

 

[siddharth_pharma84]

sara18\sahar,
I think we should review documents with pebc .since pebc does credential evaluation of foreign trained pharmacist for all province.

 

[SARA13]

hi

thanks sidharth

but can we just get our credentials assessed through PEBC without being registered

thanks

 

[siddharth_pharma84]

hi

thanks sidharth

but can we just get our credentials assessed through PEBC without being registered

thanks

check out this website .http://www.pebc.ca/index.php/ci_id/3116/la_id/1.htm
There are two separate applications and two separate fees for Document Evaluation and the Evaluating Examination. The fee for Document Evaluation is CAD$530 and the fee for the Evaluating Examination is CAD$515. Please note: There is an additional administration fee of CAD$365 for the London, England site of the Evaluating Examination.

You will need to submit the following to be considered for Document Evaluation.

1. Document Evaluation application form, properly witnessed
2. CAD$530 fee
3. Documents to support identity

• Birth Certificate
• Marriage Certificate (if necessary)
• or Canadian Citizenship Card
• or Statutory Declaration + supporting documents

4. Documents to support graduation and licensing

• University Degree Certificate
• Transcript
• Licensing Statement

Additional documents or information may be requested in support of the application. Incorrectly submitted documents will delay the evaluation of your qualification.

If you have any questions regarding documents required, please contact PEBC at pebcinfo@pebc.ca.


actually we need only documeny evaluation . This is my own personal opinion , how to carry credential assessment as we belong to regulated profession .

 

[siddharth_pharma84]

FOUND OUT OTHER OPTION FOR CREDENTIAL ASSESMENT IF PEBC DOESNT PROVIDE ANY ..

http://www.cicic.ca/413/assessment-of-credentials-for-employment.canada#5

Although regulatory bodies will provide information on what is required to practise a profession or a trade, most regulatory bodies are not set up to assess foreign credentials prior to your arrival in Canada. Assessments are conducted by examinations and interviews, which means that you MUST already be in Canada. With very few exceptions, it is virtually impossible to obtain an assessment of credentials that would lead to eventual licensure, certification, or registration in the relevant occupation before you immigrate to Canada. Some regulated professions offer an initial assessment prior to immigration. Information can be obtained concerning this service by communicating directly with the regulatory body.
When a pre-immigration assessment is not available because the regulatory body does not offer it, or because your occupation is non-regulated, you can consult one of the credentials evaluation services listed under question 4.
Although an assessment by one of these services does not guarantee recognition of your credentials for purposes of employment, licensure/certification, immigration, or further studies in Canada, it does provide an expert comparison of your qualifications with credentials obtained in a Canadian province or territory.
You should be aware that even if you meet the occupational requirements for immigration and are admitted to Canada, this, in itself, does not constitute a guarantee of employment. Acceptance for employment is a decision that rests solely with the employer.

SO WE CAN OPT FOR ANY SERVICE either PEBC OR any other credential assesment agency .Better opt for pebc.AGAIN JUST MY OPINION

 

[SARA13]

hi

what i understood is that we can get credential assesed by pebc but we dont have to get registered in pebc .

sorry for my weak understanding but i think i will call any of the agency or may be mail to pebc to ask them

thanks

 

[siddharth_pharma84]

hi

what i understood is that we can get credential assesed by pebc but we dont have to get registered in pebc .

sorry for my weak understanding but i think i will call any of the agency or may be mail to pebc to ask them

thanks

yup just send document for initial evaluation i.e credential assessment or can use any credential assessment agency . you can't register at pebc until and unless clear pharmacy exam.