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As a secondary applicant, do you need an ECA for your bachelor's degree too, or is your MBA enough?

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Documents Needed

  • Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

    Get it done through WES or IQAS; confirm which credentials the specific PNP stream requires.

Step-by-Step

Whether a secondary applicant needs to get both their bachelor's and MBA degrees assessed — or just the higher one — depends on the specific program you're applying under.

  1. If applying under SINP (Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program), get both degrees evaluated. Some provincial streams look at your full education history, not just your highest credential.

  2. For most other cases, an ECA on your MBA alone is likely sufficient, since it's your highest and most relevant qualification.

  3. Double-check directly with WES or IQAS (whichever assessment body the program accepts) before deciding to skip the bachelor's ECA, since requirements vary by province and by whether you're the primary or secondary applicant.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Tip: If applying under SINP specifically, get both your bachelor's and MBA degrees assessed rather than assuming the MBA alone covers it.
  • Do: Confirm exact ECA requirements with WES or IQAS for your specific program before submitting.

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