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WES name messed up

hs3

Star Member
Feb 13, 2018
56
13
Category........
FSW
NOC Code......
2174
Hello, I received my ECA evaluation from WES today - but they messed up my name from one of the credentials. I have asked for correction but I was wondering if I can enter the pool while they make the correction. Has anyone faced a similar issue where they asked for a different report and in that case, does the ECA# change? Also, when applying in EE do I only have to give ECA# OR also upload a pdf? And finally, even if I have to upload the pdf, would it be okay to update it later - worst case I will have to decline an earlier received ITA right?
 

hs3

Star Member
Feb 13, 2018
56
13
Category........
FSW
NOC Code......
2174
Okay, I have gone ahead and submitted my express entry profile. I figured that I will have to send a LOE for ECA anyway as format of my name is not same on all my transcripts. I think I can also send my Master's degree showing that clearly it was WES who have misspelled my last name on the certificate - I do not think this is misrepresentation or gaining an unfair advantage in eyes of CIC. Comments anyone?
 

Nobatia

Hero Member
Aug 20, 2017
254
241
Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2281
App. Filed.......
29-12-2017
AOR Received.
29-12-2017
Med's Done....
15-01-2018
Passport Req..
02-05-2018
VISA ISSUED...
03-06-2018
LANDED..........
13-10-2018
For what it's worth, the same thing happened to me, I didn't ask WES for a correction, and my application was completed without further issues.
To be specific, they merely misspelled one part of my name (it has several written variations) so I didn't see the need as it's not a major difference.

I say it's always better to err on the side of caution and get your documents as correct as possible.
Good luck to both of you :)
 

hs3

Star Member
Feb 13, 2018
56
13
Category........
FSW
NOC Code......
2174
Just an update: in my case, I wanted to play safe and so I asked WES to correct the mistake. They gave me a new report with corrected name.
 
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