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Application Procedures and Required Documents

To save you time and help you complete your application and receive your assessment as quickly as possible, please read our Application Procedures and Required Documents before you begin your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions, please read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) before sending ICAS an e-mail.

Getting Your Required Documents to ICAS

All documents must be submitted by mail or courier. Incomplete applications and documentation delay the assessment process. If you have any questions about the procedures, please review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Processing Time

ICAS processes all applications as quickly as possible. The processing time for your application will depend on the volume of applications ICAS receives and the nature of the qualifications submitted for assessment. Current average processing times are posted in our News and Updates window on the right-hand side of this page. ICAS posts updated processing times every week.

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Book an Apppointment to Submit Documents

ICAS’ office is open by appointment only for clients to submit original documents in-person.

If you have already applied for an Assessment Report and you would like to schedule an appointment for in-person submission of your original education documents, please contact info@icascanada.ca and provide your ICAS File Number.

If you have not yet applied for an Assessment Report or if you have questions relating to our services, please Contact Us. At this time, ICAS is unable to provide in-person support for any service other than scheduled appointments for submission of original documents. ICAS will be unable to assist you if you visit the office without a pre-booked appointment.

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Processing Time (ECA for Immigration to Canada)

The average processing time is 20 weeks after all required documents are received in our office.

All files are handled as quickly as is possible, in order, based on the date of receipt of complete documentation. Rush services are not available.

Processing Time (other ICAS reports)

Processing time begins when all required documentation has been received in our office. These are an estimate only and rush services are not available.

The following are the current average processing times for each type of ICAS Assessment Report:

General Assessment Report (8-10 weeks)

Secondary School Comprehensive Assessment Report (8-10 weeks)

Postsecondary Comprehensive Assessment Report and Secondary and Postsecondary Comprehensive Assessment Report (25 weeks).

Please note that these estimates do not apply to assessments for immigration to Canada.

Immigration to Canada

If you are applying for immigration to Canada, ICAS has a separate application process for immigration applicants who require an ECA.

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