UK ENIC Statement of Comparability
UK ENIC (formerly UK NARIC) · for UK Skilled Worker visa · NHS employment · UK university admission
The UK ENIC Statement of Comparability is a primary international education recognition document issued by UK ENIC (formerly UK NARIC) for ECA, admission, licensure, and employment.
Credential-evaluation partners in 12 countries — WES (US/CA), ECE (US), IQAS (Alberta), ICES (BC), CES (Toronto), UK ENIC, ENIC-NARIC FR/DE/NL/IE, VETASSESS (AU), NZQA, MEXT (JP), MOHESR (AE).
Preparation at UK ENIC (formerly UK NARIC) takes 7-21 working days at 6,500-9,500 บาท + ENIC fee GBP 49.50, including sealed-envelope coordination and evaluator-portal submission.
We coordinate with Mahidol, Chulalongkorn, Thammasat, Kasetsart, ABAC, KMUTT, MUIC, and 60+ other Thai universities to secure sealed transcripts/diplomas with registrar email — end to end.
Document coverage: WES ICAP · WES Document · ECE Course-by-Course · ECE General · IQAS · ICES · CES Toronto · UK ENIC · ENIC-NARIC FR · VETASSESS · NZQA IQA · Transcript Apostille Set.
First-pass acceptance: 97-99%.
Coverage
How it works
- 1
Document hunting
Contact registrar for transcript + diploma + syllabi (course-by-course requires syllabi) in sealed envelope.
- 2
Translation + MFA
MFA-certified translator · Consular Affairs 2-3 days.
- 3
Apostille / Embassy
Apostille (effective Jan 2025) or embassy legalisation by destination.
- 4
Dispatch to UK ENIC (formerly UK NARIC)
Sealed envelope + tracking · evaluator portal submission · payment in USD/CAD/GBP/EUR.
- 5
Report delivery
Digital report within 7-21 days + hardcopy as needed — forwarded to IRCC/USCIS/Home Office/admission portal.
Frequently asked questions
Which scenarios use the UK ENIC Statement of Comparability?
UK Skilled Worker visa, NHS employment, UK university admission and any case requiring third-party credential evaluation.
Total cost?
6,500-9,500 บาท + ENIC fee GBP 49.50 + sealed-envelope courier (DHL ~THB 1,200-2,500).
Must transcripts come directly from the registrar?
Yes — every evaluator (WES/ECE/IQAS/ICES) requires sealed envelopes with registrar email confirmation per NACES/AICE standards.
Which ECA does Express Entry accept?
WES, IQAS, ICES, CES Toronto, ICAS, MCC (physicians), PEBC (pharmacists) — the six IRCC-designated organisations only.
Does USCIS accept WES/ECE for H-1B / I-140?
Yes — USCIS accepts all NACES + AICE members; ECE and WES are preferred for H-1B and I-140 EB-2/3.
Who certifies the translation?
MFA-recognised translator + MFA Consular certification + Apostille — accepted by every evaluator.
Longest turnaround?
WES/ECE 7-20 days after verification · IQAS/ICES 7-14 weeks · UK ENIC 7-10 days · VETASSESS 8-13 weeks · NZQA 35 working days.
Course-by-course vs General?
Course-by-course gives GPA + course-level equivalency (needed for licensure and admission); General gives the degree level only (enough for basic immigration).