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HassanH

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Apr 22, 2017
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Hi guys,

I have a Masters Degree from Spain, and I've already done the ECA for it.

My question is, since the diploma is in Spanish, I know I have to translate it to English. But do I have to notarize/legalize the diploma before I submit it after I receive my ITA? Or will simply the scan of the Diploma + Certified English Translation + ECA be enough ?

To notarize the Diploma I have to go back to Spain and stamp it from the ministry of education, then the ministry of foreign affairs, then my embassy in Spain. Then I have to come back to my country and submit that to the Spanish Embassy here for them to verify it. Is all this process necessary? I mean my university already sent my degree to the WES when I was doing the ECA, so they know it's legit.

Thanks
 
If you are in Canada the CIC likes to see documents that were translated by A Canadian Certified Translator and A Canadian Notary to authenticate copies. Otherwise they end up wanting the notary stamp translated and signed declaration (legal oath) from a translator from outside Canada. I married a Mexican lady we learned the hard way to have as much as possible done in in Canada as far as translating any documents.
 
Hi Haasan, I am in a similar position that i have an ECA for my degree earned in Spain but I am confused whether I need to get it legalized for Express entry to Canada. Can you confirm what you ultimately did and what result you got ?
 
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