Hi guys this is what i received when trying to inquire about SMU Masters.
Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry, if your question is answered below, the International Qualification Assessment Service (IQAS) will not respond to your email.
How do I apply to IQAS?
Instructions can be found on the IQAS website 'How to apply section for immigration or employment, education or licensure.
What qualifications does IQAS assess?
IQAS assesses credentials obtained through formal academic education from accredited educational institutions.
IQAS does not assess:
IQAS cannot confirm if your institution is recognized, or what your result will be, before completing the assessment. Determining this requires research and is only possible after you submit your complete application and all necessary documents.
When will I hear about the status of my IQAS assessment?
Applications take at least 12-13 weeks to process after all documents are received, including transcripts. Processing times are an estimate and not a guarantee, and do not include mail delivery time.
I tracked items I sent to IQAS by courier, but I did not receive an email confirmation from IQAS. What do I do?
If you are able to track delivery of your mail, and you have confirmation from a courier that your package was delivered to the IQAS office, it is likely being processed and recorded in our system. We are experiencing high application volumes and appreciate your patience while we process your mail.
I made a mistake on the online application form. What do I do?
If you have not yet sent your application package by post, please correct the mistake(s) using a pen.
If you have already sent your application package by post, please wait until you receive a confirmation email from IQAS before sending the correction(s). Correction(s) can be sent by fax or by post.
What does it cost to get an assessment?
ECA for Immigration
Basic/Educational Assessment
(for work or school)
Specialized Assessment
CAD $200
Regardless of the number of credentials being assessed
CAD $100
Regardless of the number of credentials being assessed
CAD $200 – for one credential
Further credentials cost an additional $75 each.
Plus Courier Fee:
How long does an Educational Credential Assessment ECA) for immigration take?
The entire process can take a few months depending on the number of credentials you are having assessed and, once complete, delivery time to your address. IQAS does not provide rush assessments. Understand the process here.
Do transcripts/mark sheets have to be sent directly by the school to IQAS?
Yes. IQAS needs to verify that your credentials are authentic so your school must send your transcripts directly to IQAS in a sealed envelope. Use the Request of Academic Records form on our website to ask your school to send your transcripts. In cases where the issuing institution cannot send transcripts directly to IQAS, they may provide you with a sealed envelope with your attested transcripts enclosed which may be couriered by you to our office. The envelope must remain sealed, and has to be stamped with the institution's official seal across the back flap.
We hope this information is helpful. Please review the IQAS website to find up-to-date information and further answers to your questions.
Thank you,
Ministry of Labour
Government of Alberta
Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry, if your question is answered below, the International Qualification Assessment Service (IQAS) will not respond to your email.
How do I apply to IQAS?
Instructions can be found on the IQAS website 'How to apply section for immigration or employment, education or licensure.
What qualifications does IQAS assess?
IQAS assesses credentials obtained through formal academic education from accredited educational institutions.
IQAS does not assess:
- Anything below the secondary/high school level (E.g. Primary/elementary level)
- Non-academic credentials and short courses (E.g. Excel training)
- Professional qualifications (E.g. Chartered accountant designation such as ACCA)
- Vocational or trades training (E.g. Diesel mechanics program)
- Credentials obtained in Canada
IQAS cannot confirm if your institution is recognized, or what your result will be, before completing the assessment. Determining this requires research and is only possible after you submit your complete application and all necessary documents.
When will I hear about the status of my IQAS assessment?
Applications take at least 12-13 weeks to process after all documents are received, including transcripts. Processing times are an estimate and not a guarantee, and do not include mail delivery time.
I tracked items I sent to IQAS by courier, but I did not receive an email confirmation from IQAS. What do I do?
If you are able to track delivery of your mail, and you have confirmation from a courier that your package was delivered to the IQAS office, it is likely being processed and recorded in our system. We are experiencing high application volumes and appreciate your patience while we process your mail.
I made a mistake on the online application form. What do I do?
If you have not yet sent your application package by post, please correct the mistake(s) using a pen.
If you have already sent your application package by post, please wait until you receive a confirmation email from IQAS before sending the correction(s). Correction(s) can be sent by fax or by post.
What does it cost to get an assessment?
ECA for Immigration
Basic/Educational Assessment
(for work or school)
Specialized Assessment
CAD $200
Regardless of the number of credentials being assessed
CAD $100
Regardless of the number of credentials being assessed
CAD $200 – for one credential
Further credentials cost an additional $75 each.
Plus Courier Fee:
- To an address within Canada: $15
- To an address outside Canada: $75
How long does an Educational Credential Assessment ECA) for immigration take?
The entire process can take a few months depending on the number of credentials you are having assessed and, once complete, delivery time to your address. IQAS does not provide rush assessments. Understand the process here.
Do transcripts/mark sheets have to be sent directly by the school to IQAS?
Yes. IQAS needs to verify that your credentials are authentic so your school must send your transcripts directly to IQAS in a sealed envelope. Use the Request of Academic Records form on our website to ask your school to send your transcripts. In cases where the issuing institution cannot send transcripts directly to IQAS, they may provide you with a sealed envelope with your attested transcripts enclosed which may be couriered by you to our office. The envelope must remain sealed, and has to be stamped with the institution's official seal across the back flap.
We hope this information is helpful. Please review the IQAS website to find up-to-date information and further answers to your questions.
Thank you,
Ministry of Labour
Government of Alberta