What to Know About the Verification Status

Understanding WES Verification Process

WES Verification is an essential step in the credential evaluation process. WES, World Education Services, ensures the authenticity of your documents through secondary verification. This process is crucial to maintaining the integrity of your evaluation results and protecting against fraud. Below is a detailed breakdown of how this verification process works and what you need to know.

Reasons for Document Verification

• Increased incidents of fraud
• Documents from institutions that differ from the usual format
• Discrepancies between the documents received and the information provided by the applicant

How Does the Verification Process Work?

Once WES receives your documents, we may send photocopies of these documents electronically and via standard postal mail to the issuing institution. A verification request letter is also included. Your file will be updated to "Verification" status, and the evaluation process cannot proceed until WES receives written confirmation from the institution verifying the authenticity of the documents.

How Long Will My Application Remain in Verification Status?

Response times from institutions vary. While some institutions may verify documents within a few days, others may take several weeks. If WES does not receive a response within seven weeks, we automatically send another verification request.

What Do I Need to Do?

Generally, no action is required from you during the verification process. However, in the following cases, you will need to take action:

• If your institution charges a fee for verification, you will need to pay the fee directly to them. WES will notify you with the necessary information.
• If your institution requires your authorization to verify documents, WES will send you a notice requesting your permission to contact the institution.

While the verification process can take some time, it ensures that your WES evaluation report is based on authentic and accurate documents. This report is trusted by thousands of institutions across North America for various purposes, including immigration, job applications, and educational admissions.

The Benefits of the WES Verification Process

The thorough and detailed verification process ensures that your credentials are legitimate and accurate. This, in turn, leads to an evaluation report that is widely accepted and trusted by institutions, employers, and immigration authorities. Rest assured, WES is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in the credential evaluation process.