In today’s globalized workforce, it’s increasingly common for employers to hire talented professionals who earned their degrees outside the United States. While international qualifications bring valuable perspectives and skills, they also require formal validation to meet U.S. immigration, employment, and licensing standards. This is where education evaluations become essential.
What Is an Education Evaluation?
An education evaluation is a professional assessment of a foreign degree or academic credential to determine its U.S. equivalency. These evaluations are typically required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), academic institutions, licensing boards, and some employers to ensure that the individual meets specific educational requirements for the job or visa category.
Why Employers Should Pay Attention
1. Immigration Compliance
Employers filing for H-1B, TN, or EB visas must prove the employee meets the educational qualifications. A missing or inaccurate evaluation can lead to a Request for Evidence (RFE) or denial by USCIS.
2. Protecting Your Business
Hiring an underqualified individual due to misinterpreted credentials can result in non-compliance issues, fines, or revoked visa petitions. A credible evaluation helps employers make informed hiring decisions with confidence.
3. Simplifying the Hiring Process
When you use a reputable evaluation service, you reduce processing delays. Professional evaluators know exactly what USCIS or licensing boards expect and prepare the documentation accordingly.
4. Ensuring Fairness
An education evaluation levels the playing field. It ensures that international candidates are judged fairly against their U.S.-educated peers, allowing their qualifications to be properly recognized and valued.
What to Look for in an Evaluation Service
Employers should choose agencies that:
- Experienced in working with immigration petitions
- Provide detailed, well-researched reports
- Recognized by USCIS
- Offer credential evaluations with expert opinions when needed
Why Employers Trust Our Education Evaluations
From multinational corporations to small business owners hiring global talent, our clients count on us for unmatched accuracy and credibility in education evaluations. Here’s why our approach works:
- Extensive Evaluator Network – Access a pool of over 170 credentialed evaluators across engineering, business, healthcare, and liberal arts to match each candidate’s qualifications with the right subject-matter expert.
- Fast, Customized Turnaround – Get tailored evaluations quickly — without compromising on detail or compliance with hiring timelines.
- Mastery of USCIS & Credentialing Standards – We know exactly how to format and document education evaluations to meet both immigration requirements and professional licensing board standards.
- Proven Track Record – We’ve helped countless employers secure work visas, resolve RFEs, and meet compliance audits with persuasive, well-documented evaluations.
Whether working directly with your HR team or collaborating with your immigration attorney, we deliver the insider expertise that ensures your candidates’ credentials are recognized — making your hiring process smoother, compliant, and approval-ready.
Conclusion: Trust International Evaluations for Accurate, Timely Reports
When it comes to foreign education evaluations, precision and credibility matter. International Evaluations is a trusted name in the field, known for working closely with employers, attorneys, and immigration professionals to deliver reliable, USCIS-compliant evaluations. Whether you’re hiring global talent or sponsoring a visa, ensure accuracy and compliance by choosing International Evaluations—your partner for global credential expertise.
