H1-B Transfer: Evaluating foreign bachelors degree

[akronfall]

All,

My wife is transferring her H1-B from a Desi consultancy to an American company for a full-time position.

During the process of submitting the documents, the attorney of the new company told that we have to get the foreign degree (4-year Bachelors in Computer Sciences and Engg) evaluated.

Is this true ? As this is a transfer, can they rely on the previously approved H1-B to avoid the evaluation process and hence the delay in filing the H1-B ?

The attorney asked if we have any such evaluation documents. Unfortunately, we don't have any such certificate.

Please advise the course of action.

Thanks.

[akronfall]

Any suggestions or comments ? thanks in advance.

[akronfall]

Is a foreign degree evaluation required for a B.Tech degree from India in Computer Sciences and Engg.

Attorney @ Murthy, can you please reply ?

[cheruku24]

Hi Akronfall,

Yes, Your wife will need a Educational Evaluation Certificate inorder to do H1 B transfer, if she doesn't have a US Masters degree.

Thanks !

[akronfall]

Thanks for the reply.