Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
International Education Consultants

Address:
7101 SW 102 Avenue                                    Tel.  (305) 273-1616
Miami, FL 33173                                              Fax. (305) 273-1338

                                                                           Fax. (305) 273-1984 (Translations)

Application for Work Experience Evaluation

Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., International Education Consultants (JS&A) is an organization of highly qualified foreign credential and experiential evaluators.  Mr. Silny is recognized nationally and internationally as an expert in the field of foreign credential evaluations.  He has had 16 years of experience as the Director of International Admissions at the City University of New York and the University of Miami.  The work experience evaluations are done by JS&A Associates who are professors at the University of Miami.  All of JS&A Associates are recognized authorities in their fields.  JS&A is a Member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).  Evaluations done by JS&A are recognized and accepted by INS.   

JS&A provides foreign credential evaluations as well as evaluations based on professional experience.  According to INS regulations, individuals may have the equivalent of a bachelor's degree based on their significant and broad professional experience, even if they did not complete, or even attend a university.  If applicants need an evaluation based on work experience, they need to submit to us their detailed resume, letters from employers verifying their employment and specific responsibilities, and a detailed description of the position which is being offered to them.  If the applicant has attended a university abroad, please submit all transcripts, diplomas and certified English translations.  Applicants in art must submit a portfolio and applicants in film & music must submit videos or tapes. In addition, you will have to submit to us a non-refundable fee of $400 for the work experience evaluation ($500 for a work experience evaluation in the fields of art, film, music, and nursing).  It usually takes about two weeks to complete such an evaluation.  An expedited evaluation (5 business days) may be available upon request.  The cost for an expedited evaluation is an additional $100.  Personal checks are not accepted.  Evaluations must be paid for by an attorney check, money order or a cashier check.  More than 400 immigration attorneys use our evaluation services.

Send applications to:
Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.,
International Education Consultants
7101 SW 102 Avenue
Miami, FL 33173

 

APPLICATION FOR EVALUATION OF EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
(
This evaluation can be used for immigration purposes only.  This evaluation is not valid for licensing, certification or any other purpose).

 Applicant's Name:

____________________________________________________________________________

(Last/Family)                                     (First)                                                 (Maiden)

Sex: Male _____ Female _____


Attorney's Name: __________________________________________________

                                             (Last/Family)                                     (First)

Phone: ________________________



FAX:_________________________

Address to which the evaluation should be mailed:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

We mail, but do not fax work experience evaluations. 


Would you like the evaluation to be sent to you by a courier?


____yes (provide us with your airbill)   ____no 

Indicate in what field is the equivalency being sought? (For example, computer information systems, mechanical engineering, or biology):

________________________________________________________

You must submit the following:

1) NON-REFUNDABLE Evaluation fee of $400 ($500 for a work experience evaluation in the fields of architecture, art, film, music & nursing) (Add $100 for a five-day expedited evaluation).

2) Detailed resume (chronological listing of all employment, positions, detailed job descriptions, & educational history).

3) Letters from employers verifying applicant's employment and specific responsibilities.    

4) Detailed description of the position which is being offered to applicant. 

5) If the applicant has attended a university level institution abroad, please submit all transcripts, diplomas and certified English translations.  (Portfolio for art and tapes/videos for film/music are required). 

I certify that all information provided in this application is complete, factually accurate, and honestly presented.  I certify that I have read the instructions and conditions and agree to the terms stated therein.  I understand that the evaluation is advisory and it is to be used for immigration purposes only.  I release Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. from any liability for damages resulting from the use to which I or any agency puts the evaluation.

 

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Signature of Applicant                                                             Date