How long is an ECA valid for Express Entry?
Five years — and, like language results, IRCC checks at two moments: when you complete your Express Entry profile and when you submit your application.
“Your ECA must be less than 5 years old when you: complete your Express Entry profile, and submit your application”
Source: IRCC — Educational credential assessment · last checked 2026-08-31
When this answer doesn’t apply
- · It is the Express Entry rule. Other programs set their own.
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