Privacy Policy

International Evaluations (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website internationalevaluations.com and provides the professional documentation and evaluation services described there. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. By using our website or our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us and information collected automatically when you use our website. The information we collect depends on the services you request and how you interact with us.

Information you provide

• Name, email address, and phone number submitted via our contact form or direct communications
• Details about your immigration case, visa type, and documentation requirements
• Documents you upload or submit to us as part of a service request, including academic records, transcripts, diplomas, degrees, and certifications
• Employment history, job title, and employer details
• Immigration and visa information such as nationality, country of birth, citizenship or immigration status, visa category, and prior filings
• Government-issued identification numbers or documents where required to deliver services
• Payment information processed securely through our payment provider
• If you provide information about family members, dependents, or beneficiaries, you confirm you are authorized to share it with us for that purpose

Information collected automatically

• IP address, browser type, and device information
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

Information from third parties

• Information from people you authorize (such as an employer, immigration attorney, or sponsor) and from public or institutional sources where relevant to the services you request

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in three ways:

• Directly from you — when you submit a contact form, send us documents, request a consultation, or communicate with us by email, phone, or text.
• Automatically — through your use of our website via cookies and similar tracking technologies.
• From authorized third parties — such as an employer, immigration attorney, or sponsor who engages our services on your behalf, or from public or institutional sources relevant to your matter.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, process, and deliver the documentation services you have requested
• Communicate with you about your order, case status, and any updates
• Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
• Send service-related emails and, where you have consented, updates about our services
• Process payments and maintain billing records
• Improve our website, services, and user experience
• Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and professional obligations, and to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Text Messaging (SMS)

If you provide your mobile number or text us, you may receive SMS messages from International Evaluations. Our messages are conversational and sent on a one-to-one basis by our staff — for example, to reply to a question, confirm a consultation, or provide our contact details at your request. We do not send automated bulk or promotional marketing text messages.

• Consent: By providing your mobile number or texting us, you consent to receive text messages related to your inquiry or matter. Consent is not a condition of purchasing any service.
• Message frequency: Frequency varies based on your conversation with us.
• Cost: Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
• Opt out: You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message, or by contacting us by phone or email.
• Help: Reply HELP for assistance, or contact us using the details in Section 16.

5. Email Communications

If you provide your email address or contact us by email, we may send you emails, including service messages about your inquiry or matter and, where applicable, promotional emails about our services.

• Unsubscribe: Every promotional email includes an unsubscribe link. You may opt out of marketing emails at any time using that link or by contacting us. We honour opt-out requests promptly, and in any event within 10 business days.
• Service emails: Even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send non-promotional messages necessary to provide a service you requested.
• CAN-SPAM compliance: Our marketing emails identify International Evaluations as the sender and include our valid physical postal address, consistent with the U.S. CAN-SPAM Act.
• No third-party marketing: We do not sell your email address or share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

6. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly.
• Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics). Data collected is aggregated and anonymised.
• Marketing cookies: Used to track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns, where applicable.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Independent experts: We share relevant case details with the independent expert assigned to prepare your documentation. Experts are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Service providers: We work with trusted third-party providers for payment processing, email delivery, form processing, and website analytics. These providers only access your information to perform services on our behalf and are bound to protect it.
• To deliver your services: With government agencies (such as USCIS), educational institutions, professional reviewers, sponsors, or attorneys where necessary to provide the services you have requested, at your direction or with your authorization.
• Within our group: With affiliated entities and service-delivery teams that support the operation of our services, subject to this Policy.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of International Evaluations, our clients, or others.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

8. International Data Transfers

International Evaluations is headquartered in Fremont, California, United States. We operate service-delivery teams in other countries, including India. Your information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in the United States, India, or other countries where we or our service providers operate. These countries may have data-protection laws that differ from those in your home jurisdiction. Where required, we take appropriate steps to ensure your information receives adequate protection consistent with applicable law.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, maintain records of the work performed, and comply with our legal, tax, and regulatory obligations. Retention periods vary by the type of information and the nature of the service involved. You may contact us to request earlier deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations that require us to retain it.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately at info@internationalevaluations.com.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to data portability (where applicable under law)
• The right to withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
• The right to opt out of text messages by replying STOP
• The right to lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

We do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with additional rights. You may request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, request deletion or correction of your personal information, and exercise these rights without unlawful discrimination in the services or prices we offer. We collect certain “sensitive personal information” (such as government identifiers and immigration status details) only to provide the services you request and as otherwise permitted by applicable law.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To make a request, contact us at info@internationalevaluations.com or using the details in Section 16. We will verify your request as required by law before responding.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. Where we provide services that involve information about a minor (for example, a dependent in an immigration matter), that information is provided and managed by a parent, guardian, or authorized adult. If you believe a child has provided us information directly, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our website or services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

15. USCIS & Legal Compliance

International Evaluations prepares documentation and evaluation services solely for the purpose of supporting U.S. immigration petitions. All documents we prepare — including expert opinion letters, credential evaluations, wage level letters, and certified translations — are intended to be used as supporting evidence in petitions filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or other relevant authorities.

We do not provide immigration legal advice, legal representation, or petition strategy. Eligibility for any U.S. immigration benefit is determined solely by USCIS based on the full petition record and applicable law. We make no representations or guarantees regarding the outcome of any petition, application, or USCIS adjudication. Our documentation is prepared to support — not substitute for — the advice and strategy of a qualified, licensed immigration attorney.

All expert opinion letters are prepared with the involvement of independent experts. The views and assessments expressed in those letters represent the independent professional opinion of the named expert and do not constitute legal advice. Clients and their attorneys are responsible for verifying that all documentation submitted to USCIS is accurate, complete, and appropriate for their specific case.

All evaluations and documentation prepared by International Evaluations are based solely on scanned copies or digital versions of documents provided by the applicant. We do not independently verify the authenticity, accuracy, or completeness of the documents submitted to us. Neither International Evaluations nor its independent experts make any representation or warranty as to the genuineness of the underlying documents. It is the sole responsibility of the receiving party — including USCIS, employers, academic institutions, and immigration attorneys — to verify the authenticity of any documents submitted as part of a petition or application.

If you have questions about whether our services are appropriate for your petition, we recommend consulting a qualified immigration attorney before placing an order.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us: