Academic Equivalency and Work Experience Evaluations, prepared by a U.S. professor.
Establish U.S. degree equivalency — and, where the rules allow, qualifying work experience — for H-1B, TN, EB-2, EB-2 NIW, and EB-3 petitions.
Academic Equivalency Evaluation
Available as a Degree Equivalency or a Course-by-Course evaluation. Determines the U.S. equivalent of a foreign degree. For immigration purposes.
Work Experience Evaluation
Assesses professional experience and, where a classification permits (3-for-1 rule for H1B or bachelor-plus-5 rule for EB2 advanced degree), expresses it in U.S. academic equivalency terms. For immigration purposes.
Combined Academic + Work Experience Evaluation
Combines a degree with progressive experience to reach a higher U.S. degree equivalency (3-for-1 rule for H1B or bachelor-plus-5 rule for EB2 advanced degree). Used for: H-1B TN EB-2 EB-3
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Every evaluation is prepared and signed by a U.S. professor with 12+ years of experience writing evaluations for employment-based visas. The report includes the evaluator’s qualifications and methodology.
How it Works
Documents typically include the diploma and transcripts; for experience, an up-to-date CV and employer letters. Rush option available.
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What You Receive
✓ A signed evaluation report on professional letterhead
✓ A clear statement of U.S. equivalency and the methodology used
✓ The evaluator’s CV and qualifications
✓ Formatted to be included as evidence in the petition
A redacted sample evaluation and testimonials from the self-petitioners, consultants, and attorneys who refer this work.
FAQ
Can experience substitute for a degree?
Sometimes, the rule depends on the visa classification. For H-1B, education, specialized training, and/or progressively responsible experience may be used to establish the equivalent of a required U.S. bachelor’s degree, including under the 3-for-1 rule. For EB-2 advanced-degree cases, experience does not replace the bachelor’s degree itself; instead, a U.S. or foreign-equivalent bachelor’s degree plus at least five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience may be treated as equivalent to a master’s degree.
What evaluation do I need if I have a foreign degree and work experience?
If your foreign degree alone is equivalent to the required U.S. degree, an Academic Equivalency Evaluation may be sufficient. If you are applying for H-1B and need education, specialized training, and/or work experience to establish degree equivalency, a Combined Education-and-Experience Equivalency Evaluation may be appropriate. For EB-2 bachelor’s-plus-five cases, the foreign bachelor’s degree should be evaluated academically, while the five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience should be documented through employer letters and supporting evidence.
Is the evaluation issued by a NACES-member organization?
No. Nather International LLC is not a member of NACES. The evaluation is issued and signed by Dr. Hervé Queneau as an independent expert and U.S. college professor, and its evidentiary value is based on his qualifications, expertise, methodology, and analysis as the evaluator. USCIS regulations for H-1B, TN, EB-2, EB-2 NIW, and EB-3 do not require academic equivalency evaluations to be issued by a NACES-member organization. For H-1B and TN, where the regulations refer to credential evaluations, they use the term “reliable credentials evaluation service,” not “NACES.” For EB-2, EB-2 NIW, and EB-3, foreign degree equivalency is generally supported by official academic records and, when appropriate, an expert academic equivalency evaluation explaining the U.S. equivalency of the foreign degree. In EB-2 bachelor-plus-five cases, the U.S. equivalency of the foreign bachelor’s degree must be established. The required progressive bachelor’s degree experience must be documented separately through employer letters and supporting evidence. Over the past 12 years, Dr. Queneau has prepared over 2,000 academic equivalency and work experience evaluations for employment-based immigration matters, and these evaluations have been used as supporting evidence in petitions submitted to agencies including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. Department of Labor.
What’s the difference between a degree equivalency evaluation and a course-by-course evaluation?
A degree-equivalency evaluation determines the U.S. equivalent of your foreign degree. A course-by-course evaluation reaches the same conclusion and adds a detailed analysis converting your coursework, credits, grades, and GPA into U.S. equivalents — generally the stronger choice when the field of study and coursework matter to the petition, such as an H-1B specialty occupation.
Is an evaluation legal advice?
No. A credential evaluation is an independent academic or professional analysis of education, credentials, and, when applicable, qualifying experience. Immigration eligibility decisions are made by the government agency, and a legal strategy should be provided by an attorney.