Once you’ve submitted your application for credential evaluation, one of the most important phases begins: tracking the progress of your application. Whether you’re applying for educational admission, professional licensing, immigration, or job qualification purposes, staying updated on the status of your application can offer peace of mind and help you plan your next steps efficiently. However, many applicants find themselves wondering: Where exactly can I check the status of my evaluation? In this blog, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about monitoring your application progress after submission.
Why Monitoring Your Evaluation Status Matters
Credential evaluation is not an instant process. It often involves multiple stages—receiving documents, reviewing credentials, verifying authenticity, and finally issuing the evaluation report. During this time, there may be deadlines to meet for other institutions or agencies, and staying informed about the progress of your application becomes essential.
Monitoring your status helps you:
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Confirm whether your documents have been received
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See if your application has entered the review phase
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Track any outstanding requirements or missing information
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Understand expected completion timelines
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Avoid delays by addressing issues promptly
How to Check Your Application Status
While the specific process may vary depending on the evaluating body or institution, most organizations offer a structured way for applicants to track the progress of their applications. Here’s a detailed explanation of the general process:
1. Log in to Your Online Account
Most credential evaluation agencies provide applicants with a secure online portal when an application is submitted. This portal is typically created during the initial registration or application phase.
Once logged in, you can access a dashboard or application section that provides a real-time update on your application status. This is often the primary and most reliable method of checking your progress.
What you might see on your dashboard:
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Application Submitted
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Documents Received
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Documents Under Review
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In Verification Process
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Pending Additional Documents
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Assessment in Progress
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Report Issued
Each of these stages indicates the current position of your application in the evaluation process. Some systems even show date-wise progression and document checklists.
2. Email Notifications and Updates
Even though the portal is the primary source for status updates, many agencies also send automated emails at key milestones, such as:
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Confirmation of application submission
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Notification when official documents are received
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Alerts if a document is missing or not accepted
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Notice when the assessment is complete and ready for download or shipment
Make sure to monitor your inbox regularly—including the spam/junk folder—and ensure that you are checking the same email ID used during registration.
3. Document Receipt Confirmation
One of the most common concerns applicants have is whether the agency has received documents sent by their educational institution. Some portals update the status of each document individually. For example:
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Transcript from University A: Received – Under Review
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Degree Certificate: Not Yet Received
This level of transparency is helpful, especially if your academic institution sends documents via courier or secure email. If there’s a delay or discrepancy, you can follow up with the university directly.
4. Understanding the Status Terminology
Here is a general explanation of what common status terms might mean:
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Submitted: Your application has been received and is awaiting processing.
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In Queue/Waiting for Review: Your application is in line but hasn’t been reviewed yet.
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Under Review: A credential specialist is currently evaluating your documents.
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Pending Documents: Some required materials have not yet been received or were not acceptable.
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On Hold: The review process is paused, often due to missing or unverifiable documents.
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Completed: The report has been prepared and may be ready for download or dispatch.
Knowing what these terms mean can prevent confusion and reduce the stress of waiting.
What to Do If You Can’t See Any Updates
There may be times when your application status does not seem to update for days or even weeks. Here are a few reasons why that might happen—and what you can do:
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Document Verification Takes Time: Especially for international institutions, verifying credentials may take longer than expected. Be patient, but do reach out if there’s no movement for an extended period.
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System Errors or Delays in Updates: Occasionally, updates are delayed due to internal technical reasons. If your institution has confirmed delivery of documents but your portal doesn’t reflect it, consider contacting support.
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You May Need to Refresh or Re-login: Sometimes, the system needs to be refreshed or accessed using a different browser or device.
Additional Tips to Stay Informed
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Bookmark the Login Page: Save the link to the login portal so you can check your status easily.
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Set Email Alerts: Enable email notifications for any updates.
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Check Document Guidelines: Make sure your submitted documents meet all the formatting and submission requirements, or they may be rejected.
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Stay Organized: Keep a personal checklist of when and how you sent each document.
When Should You Reach Out for Help?
While most evaluations take several weeks, you may need to contact customer support in these situations:
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Your status has not changed for more than a month
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Your documents were sent more than three weeks ago and still show as “not received”
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You received conflicting messages from your academic institution and the evaluating body
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There are urgent deadlines for immigration or school admissions you need to meet
Before reaching out, have your application ID, registered email address, and document tracking details ready to help the support team assist you quickly.
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