Is there no expiration on credential evaluations for EB-2 NIW?

In the EB-2 NIW, an accepted foreign credential evaluation generally does not come with a fixed expiration date that would require periodic revalidation. What matters is that the documentation remains consistent with your educational background and the current requirements throughout the process.

In other words, there is no automatic rule for periodic re-evaluation: once a credential evaluation has been completed and accepted, it tends to remain valid as long as your situation and the applicable requirements have not changed in a meaningful way.

• Keep your documents and translations organized and internally consistent.
• Update your documentation if there is a relevant change in your educational background.
• Monitor any updates to the guidelines from the evaluating body and from USCIS.

Because immigration guidelines can be updated at any time, the safest approach is to stay informed and confirm the current requirements with the official source (USCIS) or a specialist before submitting, ensuring everything is in order at the time of review.

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