What Applicants Usually Need
- Degree certificate and graduation certificate.
- Academic transcript or mark sheet.
- Identity document and name-change records if relevant.
- Institution or verification platform instructions.
- WES reference number and destination purpose.
Degree Verification vs Notarization
Degree verification confirms academic records through the required education verification route. Notarization prepares a public notarial document for overseas use. WES, immigration authorities and employers may ask for different formats.
Common Delay Risks
- School records do not match the applicant's current passport name.
- Transcript format does not meet the evaluation organization's requirement.
- Applicant confuses WES ECA requirements with apostille or notarization requirements.
- Documents are sent before the WES reference number or delivery method is clear.
How to Plan the Route
Start with the receiving organization's instructions, then map each required document to the correct source: school, verification platform, notary office or authentication authority.
Pre-Application Checklist
Before preparing any China document, write down the final destination, receiving authority and deadline. Most rework happens because the applicant starts with the wrong city, wrong format or wrong authentication route.
- Which country or institution will review the document.
- Whether there is an immigration account deadline, request letter or upload window.
- Whether the authority asks for translation, notarization, apostille or consular legalization.
- Whether the applicant is outside China and can sign authorization documents remotely.
- Whether old passports, visas, school records or work records are still available.
What to Send for a Route Review
You do not need to prepare every document before asking for help. A short case summary is often enough to identify the likely route, the missing information and the format risks.
- Your nationality, current country and contact method.
- The China city or cities involved and approximate residence dates.
- The purpose: Canada PR, U.S. immigration, Australia visa, WES, employment, residence or another use.
- The exact wording from the receiving authority, if available.
- Your deadline and whether this is an initial filing or a document request.
Related Blog Articles
If your case involves more than one document, read the related guides before deciding the route. China PCC, notarization, apostille, legalization and academic evaluation often need to be planned together.
FAQ
Is WES the same as degree notarization?
No. WES evaluation, academic verification and notarization are separate routes with different purposes.
Can China degree documents be prepared remotely?
Often yes, depending on the institution, document type and authorization requirements.
Should I apostille my degree for WES?
Usually WES has its own document rules. Apostille is only relevant if the receiving authority asks for it.
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