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Yet another "Two or more ceretificates..." question

stryder1

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Hello,
I graduated in dual program. The study was 4 years. 2 years in my home country, and 2 more years in USA, and after finishing I received 2 separate diplomas from both universities.
Will this qualify as 2 or more certificates, diplomas... ?
 

Islander216

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Can't you transform one of them into a 3 year degree? As in, take additional courses and get a qualification equivalent to a 3 year degree.
 

stryder1

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Unfortunately no, the program was full 4 years and there is not much to add to it.
probably the best option for me would be to get 1 year postgrad or master. its just too long to wait 1 year...
 

stryder1

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I am sure it is equivalent of 4 years, but what difference would it make?
As I understand for two diplomas they accept: 1) full bachelors degree (in my case 4 year degree) and 2) 1 year postgrad degree (which I unfortunately dont have)
But is it possible if I send both diplomas they could count these as 4+4, 2 diplomas?
 

Islander216

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So you're looking for the extra points associated with two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees. One must be for a program of three or more years.

Having just the 4-year degree is not enough according to your calculation?

You never know, but i doubt they would count it as 4 + 4. More like 2 + 2 = 4 year equivalent.

I think you could do a 6-month certificate and still get the extra points.
 

aditya9787

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So you're looking for the extra points associated with two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees. One must be for a program of three or more years.

Having just the 4-year degree is not enough according to your calculation?

You never know, but i doubt they would count it as 4 + 4. More like 2 + 2 = 4 year equivalent.

I think you could do a 6-month certificate and still get the extra points.
6 month certificate won't work. 2nd credential has to be a minimum of 1 year.
 

aditya9787

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I am sure it is equivalent of 4 years, but what difference would it make?
As I understand for two diplomas they accept: 1) full bachelors degree (in my case 4 year degree) and 2) 1 year postgrad degree (which I unfortunately dont have)
But is it possible if I send both diplomas they could count these as 4+4, 2 diplomas?
Your best hope is that the 2+2 gets a 4 years bachelors equivalency and then you will have to do a 1 year diploma to claim points for 2 or more. Otherwise, your current credentials will only gain you points for a 2 year program.
 

Islander216

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6 month certificate won't work. 2nd credential has to be a minimum of 1 year.
Do they specify that somewhere?

All i see from the wording is:
Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees. One must be for a program of three or more years

For the record, i think you're right.

I'm just curious where they state this explicitly.
 
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Bigdream2020

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Hi All,

My Spouse has done 3 years diplom---> bachelor's degree(3 years with lateral entry)--> 1 year post graduate diploma.

The ECA report summary says:
Bachelor's degree(4 years) and post graduate diploma(1 year)

Now how should we add this to his express entry profile to gain points of Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees.
 

stryder1

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Dec 3, 2019
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Do they specify that somewhere?

All i see from the wording is:
Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees. One must be for a program of three or more years

For the record, i think you're right.

I'm just curious where they state this explicitly.
this is interesting actually, if I could do 6 month course and claim second diploma option, that would help me a lot
 

aditya9787

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May 23, 2019
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Do they specify that somewhere?

All i see from the wording is:
Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees. One must be for a program of three or more years

For the record, i think you're right.

I'm just curious where they state this explicitly.
This is a list of all valid ECA results and the minimum equivalency is one year.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/education-assessed/read-report.html#wb-auto-11