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Academic Credentials Evaluations

Sometimes academic/educational credentials evaluations are required by the USCIS, or by other institutions for a variety of reasons. Many companies offer these evaluations, and can be found by searching the Internet. Several non-profit companies that offer these services include:

UCAR does not specifically endorse these nor any other academic/educational credentials evaluators.

Health Insurance

J visa holders are required to have medical insurance. Please see Medical (Health) Insurance for Foreign Visitors for more specific information. H-1B holders are payrolled employees and therefore are eligible to purchase medical insurance in accordance with UCAR's benefit plans. Please see UCAR Benefits Information, on the Human Resources website.

All other visitors are encouraged to carry medical insurance while in the United States. They should first check with their insurance plan to see if they are covered while traveling abroad. Many private U.S. insurance companies offer short-term insurance coverage to foreign visitors as well. We recommend that you discuss this with your prospective visitors, in order to ensure that they are prepared if the need for medical assistance arises. This discussion may be as simple as a statement in your offer letter requesting that they let you know if they have health insurance that will cover them while in the U.S. and then responding appropriately.

DISCLAIMER: U.S. immigration laws are very complex. The information contained in these files is designed specifically as assistance for visitors and scholars at UCAR/NCAR/UOP. Immigration laws are constantly changing, and even though we will attempt to keep these files up to date, we cannot guarantee their completeness or accuracy. The information contained herein is not intended to create an attorney/client relationship nor can it be construed as legal advice. For further information, please contact the UCAR Immigration Specialist or an immigration attorney.

Other individuals not affiliated with UCAR/NCAR/UOP should seek assistance from immigration specialists. You may consider consulting with an attorney who belongs to the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

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