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What is Reference number? and is it mandatory ?

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Updated July 20264 min readBy FACTS Transcripts Editorial Team
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What is Reference number? and is it mandatory ?

What is Reference number? and is it mandatory ?

Navigating the Transcript Application Process with Ease

When applying to organizations like World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS), National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB), and International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS), providing a reference is crucial for tracking your application. These organizations typically issue an application ID or reference number along with the academic request form to facilitate easy tracking of your application. This reference number is essential for the agency or organization requesting the transcript to keep track of your documents and ensure they are processed correctly. However, if you choose to receive the transcript at your home or a university address, there's no need for a reference number, and you can leave that section blank. This flexibility can be particularly useful if you are managing multiple applications or if the receiving institution does not require a reference number.

FACTS Transcripts: Your Trusted Partner

FACTS Transcripts and Verification Inc. offers comprehensive support for obtaining transcripts from over 1020 universities across India. Our services are designed to simplify the process and ensure that your transcripts are accurately and promptly delivered to the required organizations. Here’s how FACTS Transcripts can assist you:
  1. Application Assistance: FACTS Transcripts helps you fill out and submit the necessary forms, ensuring that all details are correctly entered to avoid any delays.
  2. Document Verification: We verify all your documents to ensure they meet the requirements of the requesting organization.
  3. Coordination with Universities: FACTS Transcripts liaises with universities to expedite the processing of your transcripts.
  4. Secure Delivery: We ensure that your transcripts are securely delivered to the required organizations, whether it’s WES, IQAS, NDEB, ICAS, or any other institution.

Why Choose FACTS Transcripts?

  • Expertise: With extensive experience in handling transcript requests, FACTS Transcripts understands the specific requirements of various organizations and ensures compliance.
  • Efficiency: Our streamlined process reduces the time and effort required to obtain your transcripts.
  • Reliability: FACTS Transcripts is known for its reliable service, ensuring that your documents are handled with care and delivered on time.
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What is IRCC?

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is a department of the Government of Canada responsible for immigration, refugee protection, and citizenship matters. Established in 1994, IRCC facilitates the arrival of immigrants, provides protection to refugees, and offers programs to help newcomers settle in Canada.

How is IRCC Useful to Indians?

IRCC plays a significant role in helping Indians immigrate to Canada for various purposes, including study, work, and permanent residency. Here are some key ways IRCC is beneficial to Indians:
  1. Study Permits: IRCC processes study permits for Indian students who wish to pursue education in Canada. Programs like the Student Direct Stream (SDS) have made it easier and faster for eligible Indian students to get their study permits.
  2. Work Permits: Many Indians move to Canada for work opportunities. IRCC issues work permits under programs like the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the International Mobility Program, allowing Indians to work in Canada legally.
  3. Permanent Residency: IRCC manages the Express Entry system, which is a popular pathway for skilled Indian workers to gain permanent residency in Canada. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) used in Express Entry often favors candidates with high levels of education, work experience, and language proficiency, attributes common among Indian applicants.
  4. Family Sponsorship: IRCC allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their family members, including spouses, children, and parents, to come and live in Canada.
  5. Refugee Protection: IRCC provides protection to refugees and asylum seekers, ensuring they have a safe place to live and access to necessary services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about sending transcripts to WES from India.

From the day you place the order to the day WES issues your ECA report typically takes 30–60 working days. The biggest variable is your university's transcript processing time — some universities issue in 1 week, others take 6+ weeks. Apply at least 60 days before you need the report.

No. WES does not accept transcripts sent by the applicant. The documents must come directly from your university or through an authorized service that picks up sealed envelopes from the university and dispatches them to WES.

The total cost is typically ₹22,000–₹30,000 for one degree. This includes the WES application fee (₹16,000–₹22,000), university transcript fee (₹500–₹3,000), and either international courier (₹2,500–₹4,000) or FACTS service fee (₹4,500–₹6,000).

If WES finds an issue — opened envelope, missing document, wrong address — they post the issue in your online account and pause processing. You must request fresh documents from your university and have them re-dispatched. This can add 4–8 weeks to your timeline, which is why first-time accuracy matters.

WES doesn't require an MOI letter for the ECA itself, but Canadian immigration (IRCC) and many universities accept MOI letters in lieu of IELTS/TOEFL. If your degree was taught in English, request an MOI letter from your university — FACTS can obtain it alongside your transcripts.

Yes. If you have a Bachelor's from one university and a Master's from another, FACTS can handle all of them in a single coordinated order, ensuring everything reaches WES in the right packaging with your reference number.

Some universities only mail to Indian addresses. In that case, FACTS receives the sealed envelope from your university and forwards it to WES via tracked international courier — fully compliant with WES's direct-dispatch requirement, since the seal is never broken.

WES ECA reports are valid for 5 years from the date of issue. If your immigration application is delayed beyond 5 years, you'll need a new evaluation.

WES offers a 7-business-day expedited evaluation for an additional fee at their end. However, the bigger time consumers are your university's transcript processing and international shipping — and those can't be expedited by WES. The fastest practical path is to use a service like FACTS that knows exactly which universities respond fastest and how to dispatch immediately upon receipt.

WES Canada (Toronto) is used for Canadian immigration, education, and licensing. WES USA (New York) is used for U.S. university admissions, employment, and licensing. The application process and required documents are nearly identical, but reports are issued separately for each — you cannot use a WES Canada report for a U.S. application or vice versa.

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