The Ecctis Corporate Bundle service is aimed at supporting organisations and companies looking to make more frequent applications for our statement services on behalf of individual clients or applicants.
The Ecctis Corporate Bundle service provides corporate organisations with an opportunity to purchase pre-paid credits to use over a period of 18 months from the date of order.
There is a dedicated team of Account Managers who you can contact with any queries regarding your bundle or applications.
To set up as a bundle client, please contact [email protected] for further details.
Once the bundle order has been confirmed and payment has been made, the bundle will be active for use by the corporate client only.
Applications for the Corporate Bundle service statements are submitted to [email protected] from the corporate client with the relevant documents.
All enquiries from the client will be responded to within 5 working days.
The timeframe of the application starts when the documents have been submitted. If the documents were uploaded over a weekend, UK Public Holiday or Ecctis office closure, this will commence the next working day.
If further documents are required throughout the application process, the due date for completion will be updated and reset based on the application timeframe.
Requests for cancellation are to be sent to [email protected].
Communication about the application is solely between the corporate organisation and Ecctis Corporate Bundle. We are unable to discuss the application with the qualification-holder themselves. If the qualification-holder has any queries, they should direct them to the corporate organisation who can then contact the Ecctis Corporate Bundle Team.
The Visas and Nationality services support people who need to evidence the level of their degree and/or their English language proficiency for the UK Home Office.
These services are for your client if they are applying for one of the following visas or routes:
There are five Visas and Nationality services available through the Corporate Bundle service:
UKVI case workers can check and verify these statements directly with us.
This is a reference to the information that we provide within these services.
| Service | Academic Qualification Level Statement (AQUALS) | English Language Proficiency Statement (ELPS)* | Verification of Degree | Fast Track Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visas and Nationality (English proficiency) | ü |
ü |
û |
ü |
| Visas and Nationality (PhD verification) | ü |
û |
ü |
û |
| Visas and Nationality (PhD verification with English proficiency) | ü |
ü |
ü |
û |
| Visas and Nationality (High Potential Individual) | ü |
û |
ü |
û |
| Visas and Nationality (High Potential Individual with English proficiency) | ü |
ü |
ü |
û |
The Visas and Nationality (English proficiency) service confirms whether a degree was taught in English and meets the recognised standard of Bachelor, Master’s or PhD in the UK. It will also confirm a level of proficiency of English on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), if the qualification was not studied in a majority English-speaking country.
This service does not verify the qualification.
Based on an individual’s specific circumstances, they will receive one or both of the below:
When comparing overseas qualifications to UK qualifications, we consider factors such as entry requirements to the course, syllabus studied, length of study etc. Please note: this is not an exhaustive list, and many aspects are considered to allow us to comment on the qualification. Our team will then research the qualification and try to determine an appropriate level of comparison with the UK framework.
We aim to complete applications for this service within 10 working days. However, in circumstances where further research or other requirements need to be considered, the process can take longer. Our team will notify you through email if this applies to your application.
Providing documents that we can independently verify will help to prevent delays to the application. This means documents that are verifiable online or downloadable on the awarding institution’s website.
For more information about how we assess qualifications, please see our Methodology page.
Please note: a Visas and Nationality (English proficiency) statement should be presented to the Home Office, along with your qualification. It does not replace or supersede your qualification.
* English Language Proficiency Statement (ELPS) – this information is not provided if the applicant has studied at an institution in a majority English-speaking country, as this is not necessary for the Home Office in these cases. Only the Academic Qualification Level Statement (AQUALS) will be issued, as well as verification if applicable to that service.
The PhD verification and PhD verification with English proficiency services are designed for people who are applying to the new Skilled Worker immigration route, who want to use their PhD to qualify for tradeable points.
The PhD verification service will provide confirmation of the academic level of an individual’s PhD and a primary source verification check, which verifies that a PhD qualification is genuine. The PhD does not need to have been studied in English to apply for this service.
This service will not provide a reference to English proficiency, based on the degree.
When comparing overseas qualifications to UK qualifications, we consider factors such as entry requirements to the course, syllabus studied, length of study etc.
Please note: this is not an exhaustive list, and many aspects are considered to allow us to comment on your qualification. With these, our team will then research your qualification to try to determine an appropriate level of comparison with the UK framework.
We aim to complete applications for this service within 30 working days. However, in circumstances where further research or other requirements need to be considered, this can take longer. Our team will notify you through email if this applies to your application.
For more information about how we assess qualifications, please see our Methodology page.
Please note: a Visas and Nationality (PhD Verification) statement should be presented to the Home Office along with your qualification. It does not replace or supersede your qualification.
If further documents are required throughout the application process, the due date for completion will be updated and resets.
The PhD verification with English proficiency service also includes confirmation of the academic level and a verification of the PhD, as well as information regarding English language proficiency. If an applicant’s PhD was not studied in English but they studied a Bachelor or Master’s degree in English, we can provide English proficiency information for their other degrees.
When comparing overseas qualifications to UK qualifications, we consider factors such as entry requirements to the course, syllabus studied, length of study etc.
Please note: this is not an exhaustive list, and many aspects are considered to allow us to comment on your qualification. Our team will then research your qualification and try to determine an appropriate level of comparison with the UK framework.
We aim to complete qualifications for this service within 30 working days. However, in circumstances where further research or other requirements need to be considered, this can take longer. Our team will notify you through email if this applies to your application.
For more information about how we assess qualifications, please see our Methodology page.
Please note: a Visas and Nationality (PhD verification with English proficiency) statement should be presented to the Home Office, along with your qualification. It does not replace or supersede your qualification.
If further documents are required throughout the application process, the due date for completion will be updated and resets.
English Language Proficiency Statement (ELPS) – this information is not provided if you have studied at an institution in a majority English-speaking country, as this is not necessary for the Home Office in these cases. Only the Academic Qualification Level Statement (AQUALS) will be issued, as well as verification if applicable to that service.
The High Potential Individual and High Potential Individual with English Proficiency are designed for people who are applying for an application through the High Potential Individual route.
The Visas and Nationality (High Potential Individual) service will provide confirmation of the academic level and a primary source verification check, which verifies that the qualification that is comparable to Bachelor, Master’s or PhD is genuine.
We will process all undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications which meet the academic level requirements for this service. Responsibility for checking whether the qualification meets the Home Office requirements rests with the applicant.
This service will not provide a reference to English proficiency based on the degree.
When comparing overseas qualifications to UK qualifications, we consider factors such as entry requirements to the course, syllabus studied, length of study etc. Please note: this is not an exhaustive list, and many aspects are considered to allow us to comment on your qualification. Our team will then research your qualification and try to determine an appropriate level of comparison with the UK framework.
We do aim to complete qualifications for this service within 30 working days. However, in circumstances where further research or other requirements need to be considered, this can take longer. Our team will notify you through email if this applies to your application.
For more information about how we assess qualifications, please see our Methodology page.
Please note: a Visas and Nationality (High Potential Individual) statement should be presented to the Home Office, along with your qualification. It does not replace or supersede your qualification.
If further documents are required throughout the application process, the due date for completion will be updated and resets.
The Visas and Nationality (High Potential Individual with English Proficiency) service will provide confirmation of the academic level and a primary source verification check, which verifies that the qualification that is comparable to Bachelor, Master’s or PhD is genuine, as well as information regarding English language proficiency.
We will process all undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications which meet the academic level requirements for this service. Responsibility for checking whether the qualification meets the Home Office requirements rests with the applicant.
When comparing overseas qualifications to UK qualifications, we consider factors such as entry requirements to the course, syllabus studied, length of study etc.
We aim to complete qualifications for this service within 30 working days. However, in circumstances where further research or other requirements need to be considered, this can take longer. Our team will notify you through email if this applies to your application.
For more information about how we assess qualifications, please see our Methodology page.
Please note: a Visas and Nationality (High Potential Individual with English proficiency) statement should be presented to the Home Office along with your qualification. It does not replace or supersede your qualification.
If further documents are required throughout the application process, the due date for completion will be updated and resets.
English Language Proficiency Statement (ELPS) – this information is not provided if you have studied at an institution in a majority English-speaking country, as this is not necessary for the Home Office in these cases. Only the Academic Qualification Level Statement (AQUALS) will be issued, as well as verification if applicable to that service.
Service |
Documents needed |
|---|---|
Visas and Nationality Service (English proficiency) |
All documents given must be clear colour photographs. We may request further images if we are not able to clearly see all four corners of the page. Please avoid using scanning apps or a pdf, and submit the document photograph as a jpeg file. The initial documentation required to begin our assessment are:
Please note: these documents are necessary to begin the application process. However, our team may ask for further supporting documents to assist with our assessment. |
Visas and Nationality Service (PhD verification) |
All documents given must be clear colour photographs. We may request further images if we are not able to clearly see all four corners of the page. Please avoid using scanning apps or a pdf, and submit the document photograph as a jpeg file. The initial documentation required to begin our assessment are:
Please note: these documents are necessary to begin the application process. However, our team may ask for further supporting documents to assist with our assessment. |
Visas and Nationality Service (PhD verification with English proficiency) |
All documents given must be clear colour photographs. We may request further images if we are not able to clearly see all four corners of the page. Please avoid using scanning apps or a pdf, and submit the document photograph as a jpeg file. The initial documentation required to begin our assessment are:
Please note: these documents are necessary to begin the application process. However, our team may ask for further supporting documents to assist with our assessment. |
Visas and Nationality (High Potential Individual) |
All documents given must be clear colour photographs. We may request further images if we are not able to clearly see all four corners of the page. Please avoid using scanning apps or a pdf, and submit the document photograph as a jpeg file. The initial documentation required to begin our assessment are:
Please note: these documents are necessary to begin the application process. However, our team may ask for further supporting documents to assist with our assessment. |
Visas and Nationality (High Potential Individual with English Proficiency) |
All documents given must be clear colour photographs. We may request further images if we are not able to clearly see all four corners of the page. Please avoid using scanning apps or a pdf, and submit the document photograph as a jpeg file. The initial documentation required to begin our assessment are:
Please note: these documents are necessary to begin the application process. However, our team may ask for further supporting documents to assist with our assessment. |
See our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information on each of these documents.
Standard 10 working day timeframe: Visas and Nationality (English proficiency) service (£140.00) + e-Statement (£7.50) = £147.50 per application
24-hour (1 working day) timeframe: Visas and Nationality (English proficiency) service (£140.00) + Fast Track Timeframe including e-statement (£174.00) = £314.00 per application
We are unable to mix the timeframes of bundle services, therefore the bundle client will be required to order bundle separately based on the timeframes.
Organisations can purchase the desired timeframe bundle packages, with a minimum order of 5.
Standard 30 working day timeframe: Visas and Nationality (PhD verification)/Visas and Nationality (PhD verification with English proficiency) service (£210.00) + e-statement (£7.50) = £217.50 per application
Organisations can purchase the desired timeframe bundle packages, with a minimum order of 5.
Standard 30 working day timeframe: Visas and Nationality (PhD verification)/Visas and Nationality (PhD verification with English proficiency) service (£210.00) + e-statement (£7.50) = £217.50 per application
Organisations can purchase the desired timeframe bundle packages, with a minimum order of 5.
To purchase a bundle package for the Visas and Nationality service, or to find out more information about the service, email [email protected].