Processing Applications to APEGA
How long your application will take to process depends on many factors, including receiving complete and correct documents for your:
- academics
- references
- work experience
APEGA will not review your application until all complete documents are received.
If APEGA contacts you for more information, or if any documents were incorrectly submitted, APEGA will pause your application until we receive the information. It is your responsibility, as the applicant, to be sure that APEGA receives everything required to process your application.
A time-consuming step in most applications is reviewing your academic history. If your academic program is CEAB accredited, this step is much shorter.
Time Frames by Application Type
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.), and Licensee
Read about Licensee and Professional Member applications
| Academic Accreditation | Post-Graduate Experience Claimed | Estimated Length of Review |
|---|---|---|
| CEAB | No | 3-12 months |
| Non-CEAB | No | 6-12 months |
| Not Applicable | Yes | 6-12 months |
Professional Licensee (P.L.(Eng.) or P.L.(Geo.))
Read about Professional Licensee applications
| Academic Accreditation | Post-Graduate Experience Claimed | Estimated Length of Review |
|---|---|---|
| Not Applicable | No | 6-12 months |
Member-in-Training (E.I.T or G.I.T.)
Read about Member-in-Training applications
| Academic Accreditation | Post-Graduate Experience Claimed | Estimated Length of Review |
|---|---|---|
| CEAB | Not Applicable | 5-10 business days |
| Non-CEAB | Not Applicable | 6-12 months |
Inter-Provincial Mobility Applications (IPMA)
Read about Inter-Provincial Mobility applications
| Academic Accreditation | Post-Graduate Experience Claimed | Estimated Length of Review |
|---|---|---|
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 5-10 business days* |
*IPMA applications for E.I.T. and G.I.T. may be subject to additional academic review, which may extend the time frame by up to 12 months.