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Professional geoscientist application changes
APEGA Application Processing Time Frames
How long your application will take to process depends on many factors, including APEGA’s receipt of complete and correct documents for your application.
APEGA will begin reviewing your application once we have received all required documentation. The review timeline begins on the date your application meets completeness requirements and you have received communication from APEGA that your application is now in review.
Once you have submitted your complete application, APEGA staff will send you an introductory letter within 30 days letting you know if you have any outstanding requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure APEGA receives all the information and documentation required to process your application.
Your application cannot proceed until your validators and references have submitted their documentation as well.
Time Frames by Application Type
Professional Member, Licensee, and Professional Licensee
(Including Request for Update, Reconsideration, and Reassessment)
Read About Licensee and Professional Member Applications Read About Professional Licensee Applications
| Academic Accreditation | Post-Graduate Experience Claimed | Estimated Length of Review |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) | No | Up to 6 months |
| Non-CEAB | No | Up to 6 months |
| Not Applicable | Yes | Up to 6 months |
Member-in-Training
(Including Request for Update, Reconsideration, and Reassessment)
Read About Member-in-Training Applications
| Academic Accreditation | Post-Graduate Experience Claimed | Estimated Length of Review |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) | Not Applicable | 5-10 business days |
| Non-CEAB | Not Applicable | Up to 6 months |
Inter-Provincial Mobility Applications (IPMA)
Read About Inter-Provincial Mobility Applications
Interprovincial mobility applications for professional members can take up to 30 business days for a decision to be issued, although most are processed sooner.
*Interprovincial mobility applications for members-in-training and professional licensees may be subject to additional academic review, which could extend the review timeline by up to six months.