Why an Education Evaluation Is Needed for H-1B
An H-1B petition requires either a US degree or its foreign equivalent in the specialty occupation. For degree holders from other countries, USCIS relies on a credential evaluation to confirm that your foreign education is equivalent to a US bachelor’s (or higher) degree. Without one, a strong petition can be returned or denied.
What USCIS Looks For
USCIS officers want an evaluation that is clear, documented and from a qualified evaluator. A strong H-1B evaluation typically includes:
- ✓ The U.S. equivalency of your degree (for example, “equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor of Science degree”).
- ✓ Verification of the issuing institution and the foreign education system.
- ✓ A course-by-course breakdown with credits and, when useful, GPA.
- ✓ A signed and certified report with the evaluator’s credentials.
Which Evaluation Type Should You Order?
For most H-1B cases we recommend the Immigration Course-by-Course evaluation ($149), which includes the full education narrative USCIS expects. If the occupation is only loosely related to your degree, course-by-course detail can help officers see the relevance. A General evaluation may be acceptable for straightforward, closely related cases — confirm with your attorney.
Documents You Will Need
- ✓ Your diploma or graduation certificate (with a short video verification of the original).
- ✓ Official transcripts or marksheets for each course of study.
- ✓ Certified translations of any non-English documents (we provide them at a flat rate per page).
Timeline and Cost
The electronic copy of your final evaluation is delivered within 24 hours of your order — guaranteed. Immigration Course-by-Course is $149; certified printed copies are a $35/copy add-on that can be mailed to your attorney within the United States.
H-1B Evaluation FAQ
Will USCIS accept my IAECES evaluation? ›
Yes. The Immigration Course-by-Course evaluation is designed for U.S. immigration and includes the full education narrative USCIS expects, backed by our 100% Acceptance Guarantee for US immigration. USCIS makes the final determination, but our reports provide the documented analysis officers look for.
Can I combine education and work experience for H-1B? ›
Yes. We evaluate your foreign academic credentials, and USCIS can determine the required educational level by combining our evaluation with your proof of relevant work experience, as allowed by the regulations.
Can you send the evaluation directly to my attorney? ›
Yes. We can email electronic copies or mail certified printed copies directly to your attorney or to USCIS within the United States.
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