How to show that Academic Evaluation evidence is coherent and robust?

The Academic Evaluation (credential evaluation) is the document that translates your education obtained outside the United States into the American system, helping to show that your degrees are equivalent to the local standard. In the EB-2 NIW, it serves as a supporting element of your profile.

For this evidence to be coherent and robust, the starting point is choosing a recognized evaluation agency that follows a consistent methodology and issues an impartial analysis of your credentials.

Some practices that strengthen the document:

• Gather complete and legible diplomas, transcripts, and certificates, with official translations when required.
• Verify that the data in the report, such as degree, course load, institution, and content areas, are consistent with each other and with the original documents.
• When it makes sense, supplement with letters from experts that reinforce the relevance of your academic background.

Since the review is conducted on a case-by-case basis, it is worth checking the updated USCIS guidelines and, if in doubt, seeking support from a specialist before assembling the petition file.

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