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Why do I need to get my credentials assessed in Canada?

Having your credentials assessed helps demonstrate your qualifications to employers, understand job opportunities, and ensure your education and work experience meet Canadian standards.
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You’ll need to have your credentials assessed if you:

  • immigrate to Canada as a Federal Skilled Worker 

  • come to Canada to work in a certain profession or trade 

  • come to Canada to study 

 

Credentials you got outside Canada will need to be assessed, such as: 

  • education 

  • work experience 

  • professional credentials 

 

Having your credentials assessed will help you: 

  • show employers what you are qualified for 

  • understand the types of jobs for you might be qualified for 

  • see if your credentials are equal to the standards set for Canadian workers 

  • find out if you need more training, education or Canadian work experience 

You can start the process to get your credentials assessed and recognized before you arrive in Canada. This takes time and costs money. 

 

For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/prepare-life-canada/prepare-work/credential-assessment.html 


For more information or assistance, please provide your details on the following page: https://lefca.org/newcomers/newcomer-supports

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