How to document credential evaluations and translations in an EB-2 NIW petition?

When assembling an EB-2 NIW petition, credential evaluations and translations are included for their evidentiary value, not their cost. What adjudicators look for is whether these documents are complete and reliable, not how much was paid for them.

For translations, the focus is compliance:

• A full English translation of every document in another language, with no omitted sections.
• A translator certification attesting that the translation is accurate and complete.

For academic evaluations, the focus is credibility: include the evaluation report and confirm it was prepared by a qualified evaluator, making the equivalence between your credentials and the U.S. educational system clear.

Keeping receipts, invoices, and a brief description of each item is good organization and keeps the petition traceable, but that serves your own records: the amount spent is not a factor USCIS weighs in your favor. If you have questions about accepted formats, confirm with USCIS or a specialist before filing.

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