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Top 10 Questions Immigrants Ask About Credential Evaluation

1. Will a U.S. employer recognize my degree from my home country?

👉 Yes — but only if it's evaluated by a recognized agency that shows the U.S. equivalent.

2. What’s the difference between course-by-course and document-by-document evaluations?

👉 Course-by-course is for education. Document-by-document is for work or immigration.

3. Can I use the same evaluation for both school and work?

👉 Not always. Schools usually need more details than employers. Choose the right type.

4. Do I need to translate my diploma before getting it evaluated?

👉 Yes, if it's not in English. Some agencies include translation, some don’t.

5. Does USCIS accept all evaluation agencies?

👉 No. They prefer evaluations from trusted, experienced, and credentialed agencies.

6. What happens if my degree doesn’t match a U.S. one exactly?

👉 The agency will tell you the closest U.S. equivalent. That’s still valuable for jobs or school.

7. Is evaluation only for college graduates?

👉 No. High school diplomas, technical programs, and even partial studies can be evaluated.

8. Can I get my degree evaluated even if I left before graduating?

👉 Yes, you can evaluate the education you completed. That may help for some jobs or training.

9. How much does a credential evaluation cost?

👉 It depends on the agency and the type of report, but usually between $80 and $250.

10. Can I get a refund if I choose the wrong evaluation?

👉 Usually no — that’s why EvalConnection exists: to help you choose

      the right one before you pay.

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