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After your documents arrive at WES, our team checks to ensure that they have been sent from the official source and include all required information. If the documents are not in the correct format or are missing information, you will receive an email and a message in your WES account with a status update outlining […]

  We sometimes receive calls and emails from applicants concerned about undelivered or missing evaluation reports. While these issues are typically resolved, we understand how stressful this can be, especially for applicants facing important deadlines.   When an applicant has been informed that their institutional recipient hasn’t received their evaluation report but our system shows that […]

The year 2025 has marked a significant turning point for Canada, beginning with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing his resignation in January after more than a year of rapid policy change and rising public discontent. New challenges, such as strained Canada-US relations and economic uncertainty, have raised the question of what role immigration and the […]

Many newcomers in Canada holding foreign credentials face significant challenges when seeking meaningful employment. Provincial credentialing requirements, often complex and difficult to navigate, can leave qualified immigrants feeling overwhelmed. Mentorship programs are an effective solution, providing essential guidance and networking opportunities to help newcomers develop the confidence and tools they need to secure meaningful employment. […]

Did you know that you can easily upgrade your completed credential evaluation in your WES Account? An upgrade is like an update. Keep reading our guide to understand your upgrade options and how to upgrade your WES credential evaluation report.   What Are the Upgrade Options? You can think of an upgrade as an update to […]

After experiencing the challenges of adapting to a new country firsthand, Ximena Velez became passionate about helping others navigate the same journey. Her work is dedicated to sharing valuable information and resources to support newcomers—not just for finding jobs and settling in the United States, but also for leveraging their education to pursue career and […]

Every year at the National Immigrant Inclusion Conference (NIIC), leaders and advocates in the immigrant and refugee space gather to address challenges and opportunities affecting the field. This past December, WES joined the conversation with over a thousand changemakers who met in Houston, Texas, at a moment of political uncertainty.  WES entered the convening with […]

World Education Services (WES) is excited to announce a new name for the SIIP program, reflecting its growing impact and ongoing commitment to fostering inclusion and opportunity. Formerly standing for Skilled Immigrant Integration Program, SIIP will now stand for Strengthening Immigrant Inclusion Program. This change aligns with WES’ evolving strategy to support the educational, economic, […]

Written by Ashley Taylor, Senior Partnership & Strategy Associate for the Mariam Assefa Fund NEW YORK—(December 19, 2024) This year, we proudly celebrate the fifth year of the Fund Ambassadors Program alongside the WES Mariam Assefa Fund’s five-year anniversary. Since its launch in 2020, the Fund Ambassadors Program has empowered WES staff to have a […]

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and World Education Services (WES) have signed an agreement to streamline the verification and transfer of digital academic records from India. Under the partnership, NSDC will enable the fast and secure transfer of verified digital academic documents from Indian education institutions and boards to WES.   NSDC is a non-profit […]

Simbarashe Muzariri, a WES credential evaluation applicant who works as an engineer in Zimbabwe, has a long-term goal of continuing his career abroad in Canada.  Education has played a defining role in Simbarashe’s life, greatly influencing his career path and goals. Now he’s preparing to unlock new opportunities by getting a WES credential evaluation.   Realizing […]

In June 2021, Colorado’s General Assembly took a vital step forward by passing HB21-1150 with bipartisan support, creating the Colorado Office of New Americans (ONA). In creating the office, the state recognized the importance of the social and economic inclusion of its immigrant population, which comprises nearly 10 percent of the state’s population. Leveraging the […]

In 2019, a network of Texas-based adult educators led by the Texas Workforce Commission’s Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program joined the Skilled Immigrant Integration Program (SIIP) to ensure that the state’s adult education system was providing optimized support for its 894,000 college-educated immigrants and refugees, an estimated 21% of whom are unemployed or underemployed […]

Written by Olivia Fox, Program Intern at the WES Mariam Assefa Fund When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, racialized essential workers at the Cargill meatpacking plant in Alberta faced a disproportionately high risk of contracting the virus. The existing exploitative and dangerous work conditions in the meatpacking sector, such as crowded industrial spaces and […]

NEW YORK—(October 23, 2024)  Today, the World Education Services (WES) Mariam Assefa Fund announced that it is awarding a total of $1 million to 10 organizations that seek to increase civic engagement and leadership among immigrant and refugee community members. The awards, of $100,000 each, are part of an initiative called Elevating Migrant Leadership: Building […]

By Sifat Yusuf, Program Manager, WES Mariam Assefa Fund The immigrant-serving sector in Canada has faced growing challenges amid the country’s ever-shifting policies concerning immigrants and refugees. These challenges range from the impact of global events causing displacement, to the uncertainty of funding and resources, to policies that negatively impact people who hold temporary or […]

In the face of a $8.4 trillion racial wealth gap in the United States, solutions aimed at fostering economic equity are not only crucial, they serve as beacons of hope for tangible change.    Apis and Heritage Capital Partners (A&H), a Black-led impact investment firm founded in 2021, is addressing the racial wealth gap by […]

Are you considering a move from the Caribbean to the United States or Canada? If so, it’s important for you to know that you can continue your education or career without repeating studies that you’ve already completed in your home country.  Considerations when relocating with your Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate   Some employers in the […]

If you’re looking for new educational or career opportunities in the United States or Canada, having your international education evaluated offers many benefits. A credential evaluation report explains the value and equivalency of your academic qualifications to immigration regulators, admissions officers, and potential employers.   This article summarizes the top five reasons why you should obtain […]

From a young age, Bikram Malla developed a deep passion for technology and its potential to transform lives. As he grew, technology remained at the center of his goals. Now Bikram is exploring new opportunities and hopes to immigrate and secure work as an IT professional in Canada. Continue reading to learn about Bikram’s academic […]