NZQA International Qualifications Assessment
NZ Qualifications Authority · for NZ Skilled Migrant · Employer accreditation · Registered Nurse
PR / visa / admission applicants requiring the NZQA International Qualifications Assessment need a team fluent with NACES/AICE, IRCC-designated organisations, and the ENIC-NARIC network — NYC Legal handles all.
1,200+ ECA / NARIC / VETASSESS / NZQA cases across all IRCC-designated organisations, NACES + AICE members, UK ENIC, and the ENIC-NARIC EU network.
Preparation at NZ Qualifications Authority takes 35-60 working days at 7,500-11,500 บาท + NZQA fee NZD 770, 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 NZ Qualifications Authority
Sealed envelope + tracking · evaluator portal submission · payment in USD/CAD/GBP/EUR.
- 5
Report delivery
Digital report within 35-60 days + hardcopy as needed — forwarded to IRCC/USCIS/Home Office/admission portal.
Frequently asked questions
Which scenarios use the NZQA International Qualifications Assessment?
NZ Skilled Migrant, Employer accreditation, Registered Nurse and any case requiring third-party credential evaluation.
Total cost?
7,500-11,500 บาท + NZQA fee NZD 770 + 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).