Obtaining document verification from institutions can sometimes require multiple follow-ups and coordination with your school. This can take time and effort on your part. To help simplify this step, WES is introducing WES Verification+.
WES Verification+ is a new optional service that supports the document verification process by coordinating directly with participating institutions.
Continue reading to learn more about WES Verification+ and what this means for your WES credential evaluation.
What is WES Verification+?
WES Verification+ is an optional service that helps manage the document verification process, reducing the need for you to contact participating institutions and follow up on verification requests yourself.
After you upload your documents, WES and Qualification Check (QC), our trusted verification partner, coordinate directly with your institutions to complete verification and securely deliver the verified documents to WES.
Once WES receives and accepts the verified documents, your credential evaluation will continue.
When might WES Verification+ be useful?
WES Verification+ may be useful when applicants prefer not to manage communication and follow-up themselves with their institutions during the verification process. The service is optional. Applicants can continue with the standard document submission process if they prefer.
What applications are eligible for WES Verification+?
WES Verification+ is available for Course-by-Course, Document-by-Document, and Educational Credential Assessment applications.
Eligibility also depends on factors such as the country, institution, application type, and program requirements. If your application is eligible, the WES Verification+ option will be offered during the application process.
What happens after I purchase WES Verification+?
After you upload your required documents, WES and QC will coordinate directly with your participating institutions to complete verification. Depending on the institution, you may still be contacted if additional information is needed.
Does WES Verification+ guarantee faster processing?
This additional service does not speed up the processing time of your WES credential evaluation.
WES Verification+ reduces the outreach and follow-up you would otherwise need to manage, but it does not guarantee that verification or your credential evaluation will be completed within a specific time frame.
Verification timing depends largely on how quickly institutions respond.
What happens if my institution does not respond to verification requests?
The time required to complete document verification depends on how quickly participating institutions respond to verification requests. Although participating institutions are typically responsive, delays can occur if an institution does not respond or if additional follow-up is needed.
WES and QC will continue to work with participating institutions as part of the verification process, including any necessary follow-up inquiries at no additional cost to applicants.
However, verification cannot be completed until the required information is received from the institution. Your credential evaluation will continue once verification has been successfully completed and the verified documents have been accepted by WES.
Why wasn’t WES Verification+ offered to me during the application process?
WES Verification+ is only available when all credentials, countries, and institutions in an application are supported by QC.
If any credential includes an unsupported country or institution, WES Verification+ will not be offered. You can continue to follow the standard document submission process.
Availability may change as support for countries and institutions expands.
Can I add WES Verification+ to an existing application?
It cannot currently be added to an application after the order has been placed. WES Verification+ must be selected before you complete and submit your application.
How much does WES Verification+ cost?
WES Verification+ costs $50 per credential included in your application.
For example:
- One credential: $50
- Two credentials: $100
- Three credentials: $150
The cost will be calculated automatically, and you will see the total amount due before you submit your payment.
Please note that WES Verification+ must be applied to all eligible credentials within an application. It cannot be purchased for only selected credentials in the same order.
Conclusion
If you’‘re considering WES Verification+, be sure to review the eligibility requirements and costs during the application process. For more details, visit the WES FAQs page or contact Customer Support.
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