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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