How can you show that academic credential evaluation costs add value to your EB-2 NIW petition?

In the EB-2 NIW, a credential evaluation adds value to your petition because it translates degrees and academic credentials earned outside the United States into terms that U.S. authorities can clearly assess. It demonstrates how your educational background compares to U.S. educational standards and makes it easier to convey your potential for contribution.

To show that value, the key is to include the evaluation report in an organized way that connects it to the rest of your petition.

• Attach the detailed report issued by a recognized credential evaluation institution.
• Make clear to which U.S. educational level your credentials were compared.
• Link that equivalency to the other merits supporting your case.

More than a cost, the credential evaluation serves as a technical foundation that lends credibility to your qualifications and helps prevent misunderstandings about your academic background. Because each case is assessed individually by the relevant authority and there is no single universal requirement, review updated guidance at USCIS and consider consulting a specialist before commissioning the evaluation.

About the author

Victoria Harper

Editor-in-Chief

Meet the author

As a journalist and lead editor at Visto n’ Visa, Victoria helps ensure that immigration topics are covered in a clear, trustworthy, and easy-to-understand way. Her focus is on delivering useful, human, and relevant content for people exploring new paths abroad.