How to handle the costs of translations and evaluations in the EB-2 NIW petition?

It is common to assume that you need to prove your translation and evaluation costs are in line with market rates. In an EB-2 NIW petition, however, the immigration authority evaluates the merit of your case and the integrity of your documents, not what each service cost you.

What supports your petition is the quality and credibility of the materials: complete and accurate translations performed by a competent professional, and evaluations conducted by reputable and recognized agencies. That is where your energy belongs, far more than the amounts paid.

Keeping quotes, receipts, and contracts is a good organizational practice and helps with your own record-keeping, but none of that is an eligibility requirement or something the process scores. There is no right price you need to prove.

• Prioritize translations and evaluations that are complete, accurate, and verifiable.
• Choose providers with recognized credentials in the field.
• Use receipts and contracts for your own records, not as proof of merit.

Because every case is unique and requirements can change, it is worth checking the latest guidance from the USCIS or consulting a specialist before assembling your documentation.

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