Demonstrating educational equivalency through professional experience represents a crucial element for individuals pursuing U.S. work visas. TheDegreePeople.com specializes in converting years of specialized work into recognized academic credentials, ensuring applicants meet strict USCIS requirements while effectively showcasing their qualifications.
TheDegreePeople.com’s Work Experience Evaluation Process
The team conducts thorough reviews of professional backgrounds to translate work experience into academic credit equivalencies. Following USCIS guidelines, they apply the principle that three years of progressive, specialized work equals one year of U.S. college-level education. This process encompasses detailed analysis of employment records, including job descriptions, project portfolios, and employer verification. Additionally, they cross-reference industry standards to ensure roles align with U.S. occupational codes and educational benchmarks.
TheDegreePeople.com collaborates with U.S.-based professionals to validate specialized skills and knowledge essential for the petitioned role. This approach ensures that evaluations meet the highest standards for accuracy and USCIS compliance.
Addressing Educational Challenges Through Professional Experience
Work experience conversions serve as common methods to overcome educational hurdles because USCIS accepts that three years of progressive work experience in the field of the H-1B job equals one year of college credit in that major. Progressive work experience means education occurred on the job as evidenced by promotions or the work becoming demonstrably more difficult with greater responsibility over the course of employment.
A professor with the authority to convert work experience into college credit can perform this conversion, which explains why TheDegreePeople.com works with such professors when writing H-1B credential evaluations. This methodology proves particularly valuable for applicants with foreign degrees or incomplete educational backgrounds.
Case Study: Bridging Education Gaps with Professional Expertise
A prime example demonstrates TheDegreePeople.com’s effectiveness in this area. A software engineer from India with over a decade of experience but no formal degree sought an H-1B visa. TheDegreePeople.com’s evaluation demonstrated how his advanced work in cloud architecture and certifications in AWS equated to a U.S. bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. This assessment proved crucial in securing approval, enabling him to contribute to a leading U.S. tech firm.
Comprehensive Service Portfolio
TheDegreePeople.com provides comprehensive services ranging from document-by-document summaries to course-by-course analyses, addressing needs for immigration, licensure, and academic admissions. With four decades of expertise since 1985, their evaluations have supported over 12,000 visa petitions, achieving a 98% success rate in resolving RFEs.
Their USCIS-compliant reports adhere to AAO precedents and federal guidelines, making them accepted by immigration authorities nationwide. This track record demonstrates their commitment to excellence and understanding of immigration requirements.
Strategic Approach to Complex Cases
TheDegreePeople.com recognizes that USCIS raises significant concerns when they encounter certain educational situations, including foreign degrees, three-year bachelor’s degrees, degrees in majors different from the H-1B job, generalized degrees, incomplete college, no college, and credentials from unaccredited institutions.
To address these situations, applicants must demonstrate that the beneficiary has met H-1B educational requirements with a credential evaluation that shows their education, non-collegiate training, and work experience comprises the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of the job. This requires a detailed evaluation written specifically to address the situation, including detailed evaluation of courses taken, evaluation of academic value of any professional or other non-collegiate training, and work experience conversion.
Final Thoughts
Converting professional experience into academic credentials requires expertise in both immigration law and educational standards. TheDegreePeople.com’s specialized approach ensures that years of professional growth and specialized knowledge receive proper recognition under U.S. immigration standards. Their methodology provides a pathway for qualified professionals to demonstrate their qualifications even when traditional educational credentials may not directly align with USCIS requirements.
About Sheila Danzig
Sheila Danzig is the executive director of TheDegreePeople.com and a leading expert in foreign degree evaluations. She is widely recognized for her innovative approach to difficult cases, helping thousands of clients successfully obtain visa approvals even when facing RFEs or denials. Her expertise in USCIS requirements and commitment to providing personalized, effective solutions make her a trusted resource for professionals navigating the immigration process.
Get a Free Review of Your Case
If you’ve received an RFE, don’t wait. Sheila Danzig and TheDegreePeople.com offer a free review of your case to determine the best course of action. Our expertise has helped thousands of professionals, including H-1B applicants, secure approvals even in challenging cases.
To get your free case review, visit www.ccifree.com today. Don’t let an RFE stand in your way—get the expert help you need to strengthen your petition and move forward with confidence.