If you’re planning to study, work, or migrate abroad, one of the most important steps you’ll need to complete is credential evaluation. This process verifies your academic qualifications and compares them to the education standards of the country you’re applying to.
To avoid delays or rejection, it’s crucial to submit the correct documents right from the start. Here’s a complete guide to the essential documents you need—and how FACTS Transcripts can help streamline the process.
What Is Credential Evaluation?
Credential evaluation is a formal review of your educational qualifications—such as degrees, diplomas, or transcripts—by a recognized evaluation body. It determines how your foreign education compares to the standards of the destination country.
This is commonly required for:
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University admissions abroad
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Immigration or visa applications
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Professional licensing and certifications
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Employment with international companies
A successful evaluation depends heavily on submitting accurate, complete, and verified academic records.
Essential Documents for Credential Evaluation
To ensure your evaluation is accepted and processed smoothly, you typically need the following documents:
1. Academic Transcripts
Official transcripts list all the courses you studied, marks/grades earned, and years of study. They must be issued and sealed by your university or college.
2. Degree or Diploma Certificates
You must provide your final degree, diploma, or provisional certificate as proof that you completed your program.
3. Secondary or Pre-University Certificates
Some evaluation agencies also require your Class 10 (secondary) and Class 12 (higher secondary) mark sheets and certificates, especially if they are prerequisites for your higher education.
4. Medium of Instruction (MOI) Certificate
An MOI certificate confirms the language used to teach your course. Many international institutions ask for this, especially if your primary language of instruction was English.
5. Identification Proof
A valid government-issued ID, such as a passport or national ID card, helps verify your identity.
6. Name Change or Marriage Certificate (If Applicable)
If your current name differs from the one on your academic documents, you must submit legal proof of the name change.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Many applicants face delays because of avoidable errors. Here are a few to watch out for:
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Submitting photocopies instead of official, sealed documents
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Missing signatures, seals, or stamps on transcripts
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Providing incomplete year-wise mark sheets
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Not checking if translations are needed (for documents not in English)
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Forgetting to match names exactly as they appear on documents and ID
How FACTS Transcripts Can Help
Handling all these documents on your own can be stressful and time-consuming. FACTS Transcripts offers end-to-end support to make this process hassle-free. Their services include:
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Collecting official transcripts directly from your university
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Verifying degree certificates and mark sheets
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Coordinating with institutions to ensure all documents meet international credential evaluation requirements
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Preparing and sending your academic records securely to the evaluating agencies
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Providing real-time status updates on your document submissions
With their expertise, you can be sure that your application will be complete, accurate, and accepted without unnecessary delays.
Final Thoughts
Submitting the right documents is the foundation of a successful credential evaluation. Missing or incorrect paperwork can delay your education, immigration, or job plans. By gathering the required documents carefully and using a trusted service like FACTS Transcripts, you can save time, avoid errors, and move closer to your global goals with confidence.
Our Services – FACTS Transcripts
We at FACTS Transcripts assist in various services, including:
- Mark Sheet Transcripts
- E-Transcripts
- Duplicate Mark Sheets & Degree Certificates
- Medium of Instructions Certificates
- Attestations
- HRD Attestation / Apostille Services
- ECA (Educational Credentials Assessment)
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