Current Average Processing Times*

Document-by-Document (DxD)

3 days or less

Course-by-Course (CxC)

8 days or less

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA for IRCC Canada)

6 days or less

*Processing times may vary. Processing starts once all documents have been received, reviewed, and accepted by WES and payment has been made in full.

Publications

With unique digital resources and decades of experience in international credential evaluation and global mobility, WES regularly generates and publishes original research and surveys, policy recommendations, blogs, white papers, and more. Here we provide actionable insights into key topics in international student mobility, credential evaluation, immigrant and refugee integration and economic inclusion, and policy change.

World Education News & Reviews

Subscribe for comprehensive profiles of education systems around the world, analysis of student mobility and immigration trends, insight into credential evaluation best practices, and more.

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WES Global Talent Bridge Blog

Stay abreast of emerging practices, news, and trends to ensure that skilled immigrants and refugees in the United States and Canada are able to put their training and education to work in new contexts.

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Research Reports

WES conducts original research into student and immigrant mobility, economic inclusion, and the factors that affect immigrant and refugees’ ability to successfully integrate into the workforce. Our reports are available for download.

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The WES Mariam Assefa Fund Insights Blog

Stay up to date on insights into ways philanthropy can support emerging immigrant leaders and community organizations; on the Fund’s latest grants and investments; upcoming opportunities; and more.

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