Month: December 2021

DataFlow Primary Source Verification methodologies and advanced processes verify the credentials of professionals from the issuing source of the document, called ‘Issuing Authorities’. Apart from evaluating the genuineness of an educational institute what sets us apart is the proprietary CrossCheck database which includes a full dataset on known diploma mills and unaccredited institutions. CrossCheck, as part of our umbrella brand DataFlow tracks well-known education regulators and apex education bodies across countries, that publish lists of unaccredited  institutes in their jurisdiction. CrossCheck updates its records from these primary sources.

Why is Accreditation important in the verification of credentials/ Primary Source Verification process?

There are plenty of diploma mills floating around, selling education degrees or certificates for cash/profit. A Diploma mill (also known as a degree mill) is an organization that awards academic degrees and diplomas with substandard or no academic study and without academic approval by an officially recognised organisational body or a qualified government agency.

Hence, Accreditation becomes paramount. Accreditation of educational institutes creates a set of quality standards for all degrees, courses or programs rendered by institutes ensuring quality education worldwide, which builds trust and confidence.

How DataFlow checks the Accreditation status during the Primary Source Verification process?

When an institution or degree program is accredited, we are able to gauge Issuing Authority overall quality which further adds value to the overall Primary Source Verification report ensuring the quality of education attained by the applicant beyond just verification.

With our Diploma Mills database of 9300+ records, that lists

1. Government entities
2. Universities not listed by the government
3. Suspect University listing, that is universities that have no remark made by the governing bodies, our efficient team checks the accreditation status of the university/entity.

Time and again, DataFlow has proved to be the most preferred partner for verification solutions and processing applications of professionals to obtain professional licenses. Its alliance with more than 100,000 issuing authorities worldwide verifies the documents directly from the source, that is the authority who issued an education/employment certificate or professional license. The robust support system provided on its online platform allows the applicant to check their case status in real-time. The intuitive platform support the applicant to submit their application with ease and answer all queries related to it.

Checking the status of your Primary Source Verification (PSV) application with DataFlow is simple and easy.

• The design of the PSV domain is exceptional in terms of convenience and PSV processing. Every candidate gets a registration or DataFlow Case Reference Number on the successful submission of a PSV application. This reference number works as the ID of each profile.
• This case reference number or registration ID is sent to your registered email ID for communication while submitting your PSV application to the organisation/company. You will need this reference case ID throughout the process. This information is required and mandatory for checking the application status on our online page.
• Once you enter the information, the screen will display the case details and its progress. You can also seek DataFlow support if needed to get deeper insights into your application status.
• The associated components of your application will also be shown in a structured manner using simple English as the key language. It enables applicants of different origins to understand the status and communicate with the support team.

Get a copy of your PSV report

You will be intimated with the progress report after the completion of the application process. Revisit the same page and check the status to confirm its completion. You can easily seek a copy of the finished report from the same page. You can download this report if the licensing authority you are associated with allows it.

You will need the verification completion report to complete your application process with the authority. For some regulators and ministries, applicants will be required to submit the PSV report directly as part of their application process but for some authorities, the PSV report is obtained from DataFlow or linked to the authority’s portal. The period of completion varies for each regulator and also is dependent on the additional services that the applicant has availed to accelerate the application process. These additional services such as Express or Express Assist service put the application in fastrack mode, but are restricted to only a few regulators. Both Express and Express Assist services close the PSV application in 14 working days.

5 Reasons why you should choose a Verification Partner to screen your candidates:

1. Screening fraudulent professionals to protect your community

It becomes a matter of national security when a foreign professional wants to work in a country. All the documents are mandatory for the application process. There is a need to check employment, education credentials and personal profiles thoroughly to ensure the professionals have the skill and competency to serve the community in order to protect and safeguard people. Most companies and organizations are not adept at verifying profiles at the deepest level when it comes to screening applicants and finding the authentic ones to recruit. A verification partner simplifies the process. From education certificates to professional licenses to good standing certificates,   a reliable Primary Source Verification partner can meet the needs and empower the recruiting process.

2. Verification of employment details and experience

The primary concern of organisations is that a professional applying for a responsible position or practising his current position in a foreign company should be a genuine one. The most significant part of the screening is the verification of experience. A candidate can obtain false certificates from unauthorised bodies to secure his new position.  A company cannot risk its productivity and quality by hiring unchecked professional profiles. It can jeopardize the reputation of the organisation and also quality of services delivered. Hence, verifying the authenticity of experiences mentioned on a resume or application is a must.

3. Reliable verification channels

Another good reason to onboard a Primary Source Verification partner such as DataFlow, is to ensure the authenticity of the credentials is checked directly by the source who issues the documents. However, most screening agencies rely on traditional methods of screening and do not check the authenticity of the document from the Issuing Authority. DataFlow is a global Primary Source Verification partner who verifies the documents directly from the Issuing Authorities with its global network of 100K authorities, leveraging its various solutions such as TrueProfile, DigiFlow, Digital Footprint Verification etc., to its added advantage.

4. Assessing candidates behaviour pre-dispositions

Applicants will display professional information in their CVs. However, it is hard to understand whether the stereotypical thinking or prejudices a candidate is holding against religion, race, gender etc. Combining the verification of credentials with social media screening through solutions like Digital Footprint Verification of DataFlow, can reveal a lot about one’s personality and attitudes.

5. Deep verification leads to safety

Professional verification of the applications at the source level is ideal for screening unwanted profiles. The selection and recruitment process of a company becomes more refined and fruitful. Hence, hiring a verification partner for verification is the best bet for an organisation’s security and protecting communities.

Seeking a job in a foreign company can be challenging, especially if part of the process involves verifying your qualifications and experience to obtain a work permit or health license. This can be a stringent, time-consuming process that requires you to gather all of the correct resources and documents ahead of time so you can complete your verification application in the stipulated time. However, it doesn’t have to be difficult and following these seven easy steps makes it easy and time-efficient.

Most organisations prefer to verify the credentials of applicants via a third-party verification partner. The leading public authorities and ministries in the UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Singapore, Malaysia, and many more from different regions have onboarded DataFlow as their verification partner to streamline the recruiting process and have included the requirement to verify credentials via DataFlow in their standard and mandatory requirements for granting professional practice licenses.

Here are seven easy steps to complete the verification of your credentials with DataFlow, associated with your application to the ministry/authority:

 

 

2- Choose the relevant authority

The next step is to select the relevant authority for which you want to apply for your license. Once selected, you can kickstart your journey with us by applying for your Primary Source Verification.  The Authorities listed on DataFlow’s trust the verification process facilitated by DataFlow and consider the PSV report issued valid for your application.

 

 

3- Check the guidelines of the authority for which you are applying

Once you enter the page of the selected authority, you will see a brief introduction to the authority and the verification process, which will help you to understand the process. There are applicant specific materials available to understand the processes, answer your queries and other useful resources. Once you have familiarised yourself with all the available information,, you can then proceed to the next step of the DataFlow verification process.

For specific information on the guidelines and protocols by individual authorities, please visit  their website.

 

4- Register and enter the application domain

Once you move to the application stage with DataFlow you will be directed to the applicant portal which will ask you to sign in using your username and password.

To obtain your username and password for new users, you will need to complete the registration by clicking ‘New user –  Register here’ (figure 1). An email with an activation link will be sent to your email to activate your account so you can log in with your newly created username and password.

It is important to remember that this step is client-specific, and not all clients require a new registration (to verify new documents). For example,  the DHA, DOH, and CCP portals do not require a new registration and users can log in with previous credentials (in the case of new document verification) and then initiate a new verification application. However, a number of clients, such as SCFHS, require a new registration.

Once you sign in, you will find specific tabs and sections to input information such as your name, date of birth, email ID, and other required fields.

 

5- Upload documents

Follow the protocols and submit your scanned copies and other documents as prompted in the application domain. Submit when you have completed your application and the mandatory, relevant information.

 

6- Case reference ID

After submitting your application, you will receive an official mail of DataFlow Group verification along with a case reference ID to check your application status.