Resources & Guides

Expert articles on credential evaluation, immigration, and getting your foreign degree recognized in the United States.

FEATURED GUIDE

The Complete Guide to Getting Your Foreign Degree Recognized in the U.S.

Everything you need to know about credential evaluation — from choosing the right report type to what USCIS, universities, and licensing boards actually look for.

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What's covered
Document-by-document vs. course-by-course — which do you need?
How to prepare your documents for submission
Why USCIS requires PhD-level evaluators — and how to verify yours
Common evaluation mistakes that get visa petitions denied
How long evaluations take — and when to use rush processing
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Immigration

What USCIS looks for in an H-1B credential evaluation

Understanding the specific criteria USCIS officers use when reviewing credential evaluations for H-1B specialty occupation petitions — and how to make sure yours passes.

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Academic

Course-by-course vs. general evaluation: which does your grad program require?

Most U.S. graduate programs require a course-by-course evaluation — but not all. Here's how to find out what your program requires before you apply.

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Tips

5 common mistakes that slow down your credential evaluation

Missing documents, wrong translation format, unsigned forms — here are the most common issues that delay evaluations, and how to avoid them from the start.

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Immigration

How the three-for-one rule works for H-1B work experience evaluations

If your beneficiary doesn't have a four-year U.S. degree equivalent, work experience can make up the difference — here's exactly how USCIS calculates it.

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Country Guides

Getting your Indian engineering degree evaluated for U.S. licensing

A step-by-step guide for engineers with degrees from IITs, NITs, and other Indian institutions seeking PE licensure or engineering employment in the United States.

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Licensing

Credential evaluation for internationally trained nurses: what state boards require

Nursing boards vary significantly in their evaluation requirements. This guide covers the most common requirements across major states and how to prepare your documents.

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