US Degree Evaluation & H-1B Match Checker
Verify if your degree major matches your H-1B job title and find credential evaluation requirements.
To qualify for an H-1B visa, you must show that your job is a **specialty occupation** requiring a U.S. Bachelor's degree (or equivalent). If your foreign degree field does not match the job title (e.g., Programmer with a Chemistry major), USCIS will issue a **Specialty Occupation RFE**.
H-1B Degree Match Checker
Credential Evaluation Checklist (WES / ECE)
Follow these steps to convert your foreign academic credentials into U.S. equivalents for USCIS or licensing boards:
- Select a NACES Member AgencyChoose an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). **WES** and **ECE** are the most popular choices.
- Select "Course-by-Course" EvaluationFor professional jobs, licensing, and transfers, always choose a **Course-by-Course** evaluation (which lists grades and credit equivalents) rather than a simple document-by-document summary.
- Request Official Sealed TranscriptsDirect your foreign university registrar to send your transcripts directly to the evaluator. Opened or student-copied transcripts will be rejected.
- Upload Degree CertificatesUpload scans of your graduation certificates / diplomas in the agency portal.
- Certified English TranslationsEnsure word-for-word certified translations accompany any documents not in English.
Evaluation Services
| Agency | Best For |
|---|---|
| WES USA | IT & General Careers |
| ECE | Academic & Licensures |
| CGFNS | Nurses (Mandatory) |
| ECFMG | Physicians (Mandatory) |
H-1B Education Rules
If you have a mismatched degree, H-1B rules allow you to use a **combination of work experience and college education** to prove specialty.
Every **3 years** of progressive professional experience in your field can be calculated as **1 year** of college credits to help bridge a degree mismatch gap.