Academic Evaluations for USCIS Filings
If you earned your degree outside the United States and are submitting an immigration petition to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you may need an academic evaluation to demonstrate that your foreign education is equivalent to a U.S. degree.
Evaluations USA provides USCIS-focused academic evaluations that clearly state U.S. degree equivalency in a format suitable for immigration filings, designed to support common education-based requirements.
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What Is an Academic Evaluation for USCIS?
An academic evaluation for USCIS explains how a foreign degree compares to U.S. educational standards. These evaluations are commonly used in employment-based and education-based immigration petitions to support eligibility requirements tied to degree level.
Important Note: Unlike university or licensing authorities, USCIS generally does not require a detailed course-by-course or GPA analysis. In most cases, immigration officers only need confirmation that a foreign degree is equivalent to a specific U.S. degree level.
For this reason, a Standard Evaluation is typically sufficient—and preferred—for immigration purposes.
Recommended Evaluation Type for USCIS
Standard
This is the correct evaluation for most immigration petitions. Tailored for USCIS filings, it focuses on what officers actually require: clear U.S. degree equivalency.
- A clear statement of U.S. degree equivalency
- Evaluation prepared for immigration use
- Professional, formal report suitable for inclusion in USCIS petitions
Single Source
For cases where an attorney or reviewing party requires a report based on documentation sent directly from the issuing institution or official source.
- The same USCIS-ready degree equivalency determination
- Prepared using documentation received directly from the official source
Course-by-Course
Rarely required for immigration. Choose this only if an attorney requests credit/GPA info, or a secondary agency requires detailed academic breakdowns.
- Credit conversion
- Grade conversion
- GPA calculation
- U.S. degree equivalency statement
Our Evaluation Process
Secure Upload
Upload your diploma(s) and transcript(s) securely through our online portal.
Translation
If documents are not in English, submit certified translations or order translations directly from us.
Credential Evaluation
Our credential specialists carefully evaluate your education based on recognized U.S. standards.
Fast Delivery
Receive your evaluation within 72 hours, or choose same-day/next-day delivery to meet deadlines.
USCIS Submission
Include the completed evaluation with your USCIS filing or provide it directly to your attorney.
Common USCIS Use Cases
An academic evaluation helps USCIS officers understand foreign education within a U.S. framework, but please note that it does not guarantee petition approval.
Employment-based immigration petitions
Degree equivalency requirements in visa filings
Professional education documentation
Attorney-prepared USCIS submissions
What Our USCIS Evaluations Include:
Equivalency
Clear U.S. degree equivalency determination.
Documentation
Professionally formatted, immigration-ready report.
Fast Delivery
Fast turnaround options to meet strict filing deadlines.
Submission
Optional direct delivery to attorneys or representatives via email.
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