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Work Experience Evaluation for H-1B, EB-3 & Immigration Petitions

If you do not hold a U.S. equivalent degree, your foreign work experience may be considered by USCIS under applicable guidelines. We prepare official, USCIS-prepared work experience evaluations that document your professional history in support of H-1B, EB-3, and other employment-based petitions.

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Work Experience Evaluation
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  • Employment verification included
  • Covers all industries & roles
  • Digital + hard copy available
  • Revision support if needed
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What This Service Is

What Is a Work Experience Evaluation?

A work experience evaluation is an official report that documents your foreign professional work history and assesses it against U.S. educational standards. USCIS recognizes, under applicable policy guidelines, that professional experience may be considered alongside or in place of formal education when evaluating certain visa petitions.

This evaluation is prepared by qualified specialists who document your employment history, analyze the depth and progression of your experience, and issue a formal report for use in your immigration petition.

USCIS Policy Reference

How USCIS May Consider Work Experience

The 3-for-1 Rule — USCIS Policy Guideline

Under USCIS policy, progressive work experience in a specialty occupation may be considered in lieu of formal education for certain petition types. A commonly referenced guideline is that three years of qualifying, progressive experience may be considered equivalent to one year of college-level education.

3 yrs
progressive experience per USCIS guideline
may count as 1 yr of college
12 yrs
qualifying experience may support
a bachelor's-level equivalency claim
Case-by-case
all determinations are made by
USCIS at their discretion

Every situation is different. Contact our team → and we will assess your specific background before you order.

Where It Can Be Used

When This Evaluation May Support Your Petition

H-1B Petitions

When the beneficiary does not hold a qualifying degree, a work experience evaluation documents professional history that may be considered by USCIS under applicable specialty occupation guidelines.

EB-3 Skilled Worker

EB-3 petitions for skilled workers may require documented work experience to support the educational requirements of the position being sponsored.

H-1B Degree Field Mismatch

When a degree exists but is in a different field than the specialty occupation, progressive work experience in the relevant field may provide additional supporting documentation.

RFE Response

When USCIS issues an RFE questioning educational qualifications, a work experience evaluation can provide formal documentation of the petitioner's professional background.

PERM Labor Certification

PERM filings may require documentation of the sponsored worker's experience to demonstrate they meet the position's requirements.

Employment Verification

Employers may require a formal assessment of a candidate's foreign professional experience to confirm it meets U.S. position requirements.

How It Works

Our Simple 4-Step Process

1

Submit Your Employment Records

Provide employment letters, job descriptions, pay stubs, and supporting documentation. Our team will advise exactly what is needed for your specific situation before you begin.

2

Experience Analysis

Our specialists review your professional history — examining roles, responsibilities, duration, and progression — and prepare a formal assessment aligned with USCIS documentation standards.

3

Official Report Prepared

We prepare a USCIS-prepared evaluation report documenting your employment history and professional background, with our official seal and evaluator credentials included.

4

Delivered in 5–7 Days

Your completed report is delivered digitally and by hard copy. Rush turnaround in 48–72 hours available for urgent petition and RFE response deadlines.

Who We Help

Built for Every Client Type

Immigration Attorneys

When your H-1B or EB-3 client's petition requires work experience documentation, we prepare a report prepared to USCIS standards that gives the adjudicator a clear, well-organized record of your client's professional background.

Employers & HR Teams

Sponsoring a skilled worker whose qualifications are based on professional experience rather than a formal degree? We prepare the work experience documentation your petition may require.

Individual Applicants

If your immigration petition relies on your professional experience rather than a traditional degree, we can help you understand your documentation needs and prepare a formal evaluation of your background.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

Under USCIS policy guidelines, qualifying progressive work experience in a specialty occupation may be considered alongside or in lieu of a formal degree for certain petition types. However, eligibility is always determined by USCIS on a case-by-case basis. We strongly recommend working with a qualified immigration attorney to assess your specific situation.
Progressive work experience generally refers to employment where responsibilities, complexity, and seniority increased over time — demonstrating growing expertise in the specialty occupation. We assess the nature and progression of your experience as part of preparing your evaluation report.
Many attorneys choose to include both a work experience evaluation and an expert opinion letter as part of their petition package. The evaluation documents your professional history; the expert letter provides an independent academic analysis. Whether both are needed depends on your specific petition — consult your immigration attorney for guidance.
Typically: employment letters on company letterhead, detailed job descriptions, pay stubs or tax documents as supporting evidence, and any professional certifications or training records. Our team will provide a specific checklist based on your visa type and situation.
Standard processing is 5–7 business days from receipt of all required documents. Rush processing in 48–72 hours is available for urgent petition filings and RFE response deadlines.
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Need a Work Experience Evaluation for Your Petition?

We prepare documentation of your professional background to USCIS standards — delivered in 5–7 business days. Rush available. Final price confirmed before any work begins.

"My H-1B petition needed work experience documented as degree-equivalent. The evaluation gave the attorney exactly what was needed for the 3-for-1 rule submission."

— H-1B Petitioner · Experience-in-Lieu Evaluation