What is an International Qualification Assessment (IQA)

• An IQA is a process to evaluate your overseas qualification and show whether it is comparable to a qualification under the local national qualifications framework.

• It is required in many cases when you apply for work visas, skilled migrant visas, or when your occupation demands registration or licensing.

• Some qualifications are exempt from needing an IQA—these include certain accredited engineering degrees, or qualifications from countries in the “List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment” (LQEA).

How a Transcript Helps in the IQA / Visa Process

1. Proof of What You Achieved
   The transcript shows the courses, grades, units / credits, and levels you completed. This is required evidence for the assessing authority to compare with the local qualifications framework. Without a transcript, you often cannot demonstrate exactly what you have studied.

2. Clarity on Level, Content, Standards
   The assessing authority needs to know the content and level of study (e.g. undergraduate vs postgraduate, areas of specialisation, etc.) from your transcript. This enables them to map it properly to local levels.

3. Supporting Equivalency Claims
   When you are claiming that your overseas qualification is equivalent to a local one, relevant details in transcripts (like credit hours, teaching institution, external exam components) strengthen that claim.

4. Meeting Visa Qualification Requirements
   For work visas or migration visas, there are minimum qualification levels. An IQA often requires your transcript. Also for visas that give more points (in systems that have point based migration) having an assessment + transcript helps claim more points or satisfy eligibility.

5. Streamlining Verification and Reducing Delays
   If your transcript is clear, official, and includes all required information and certifications, it reduces the possibility of back-and-forth or rejections. Missing or unclear transcript details can lead to delays or additional documentation requests.

6. Occupational Registration or Licensing
   Some professions require official registration in New Zealand before you can work in them. To check whether your qualification matches the standards for registration, the assessing body will need what is on your transcript.

What Useful Features a Transcript Should Have, to Help the IQA & Visa Process

• Certified / Official Copy: Not just a casual or student copy. It should be official, stamped or sealed if required.

• Detailed Subject / Module List: Showing what subjects/modules you took, credit or hours per subject, level of difficulty.

• Grades / Marks / Levels: The marks or grades you got, plus indication of pass/fail, distinctions etc.

• Date of Completion, Institution Information: When you completed, from which university/college, the accreditation status of that institution.

• Translations if not in the official language: If the transcript is in another language, a certified translation may be needed.

• Consistency of Names and Dates: Your name, date of birth etc., matching your identity documents to avoid mismatches.

Practical Outcomes: Why Having an Accurate Transcript + IQA Matter

• Visa Approval / Work Opportunity: Makes it possible to satisfy work visa requirements, especially when the job is on a list that demands qualification equivalence.

• Skilled Migrant / Residency Applications: Can help you claim higher points under a points-based immigration category if your qualification is assessed as equivalent to higher levels.

• Reduced Barriers for Job Offers: Employers may need to see that your qualification is recognised locally; having a transcript + IQA helps you prove your credentials.

• Better Transition into Local Systems: Qualifications recognised locally mean fewer surprises (e.g. needing to do extra courses or proving extra competency) when moving into the local workforce.

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