Foreign Credential Evaluations FAQ

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A “single source” evaluation simply refers to an evaluation that makes reference to one degree only in determining a US equivalency. Single source evaluations are typically required by USCIS for EB-3 petitions. Most foreign degrees – whether at the undergraduate or graduate level – can be evaluated by themselves to determine their US equivalent. That being said, many degrees cannot be evaluated without also evaluating the undergraduate or graduate level degree that preceded them. Request a preliminary review with us at [email protected] to learn whether we can provide a single source evaluation for your case.

Park requires translations in some, not all, cases, prior to conducting an evaluation or preliminary review of a degree. Simple academic documents in romance languages including French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese can sometimes be reviewed or evaluated without a certified translation. With that said, USCIS and the Department of Labor typically require certified translations of non-English supporting documents upon submission of a visa application. Contact us at [email protected] to add a translation request to your order.

In many cases, an evaluation of foreign academics alone may not produce the desired result. For example, an applicant to the role of Software Engineer in the US may have a foreign Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. In such cases, relevant work experience can be used in combination with the foreign academics to arrive at a more suitable equivalency to the petition. Park provides this service in the form of an Experience Expert Letter, which is provided by an independent professor on university letterhead.

We have been using the AACRAO EDGE database since 2009 and our evaluations are specifically designed for the purposes of immigration.

Park expert opinion letters are authored by independent professors on university letterhead. These letters include the complete CV of the author and – for work experience evaluations – an authority letter from the university confirming the expert’s ability to grant academic credit for work experience.

We provide expert letters for a wide range of immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions. These include: H-1B, E-3, TN, L-1, O-1, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and more. Contact us at [email protected] to find out how our experts can help support your case.

Park provides expert opinion letters for these petitions written by independent professors. These experts consult the petition documents provided to them and make an argument in support of the petition. With that said, these petitions also include recommendation letters from former colleagues and employers associated with the candidate. These recommendation letters are separate from the expert opinion letters typically provided by Park, as Park experts are not directly affiliated with the candidate and review the merits of the case independently.

Yes, you can request edits by contacting our quality department at [email protected] after your letter is completed. Depending on the size and scope of the edits, you may be charged an additional fee. To minimize edits, please submit all necessary documents and clear instructions about what you’d like included when you first place your order.