ACREVS Inc.

Academic & Credential Records Evaluation & Verification Service

An ISO 9001:2000 certified company

Step 1

Checklist of documents required:

• All Original - transcripts/mark sheets
• All Original - diplomas/degree certificates
• Have you had a name change (e.g. due to marriage)? If yes, then proof of name change is required (e.g. copy of marriage certificate, etc)
• Are your documents in any other language other than English. If yes, do you have an official English translation? Include it if you do.
• For Immigration: work experience documentation is required

Step 2

• Down load the Application Form
• Identify the services you need
• Fill out the Application Form

Step 4

• Upon receipt of your package, it is examined for completeness (initial review)

Step 5

• A file number is assigned to your application and you are provided this number for future correspondence

Step 6

• The file is logged into the official system.
• Evaluation staff with specialty in the country of origin is assigned to the file.
• This staff once again reviews the file for completeness (you may receive a call/email during the evaluation process if there are questions or further documentation is required).

Step 7

• Documents are examined for authenticity.
• University/school issuing the diploma/degree and transcript/mark sheets may be contacted to verify that the documents submitted by the candidate are genuine and have not been tampered with.
• If the documents are found to be forged/tampered with in any way, the documents will be confiscated, fee will not be returned and appropriate agencies/institutions will be notified.

Step 9

• A first level Evaluation Report is prepared based on the research findings.

Step 10

• An internal review is held on the findings.
• Upon a successful review a final report is prepared.

Step 11

• The final report is circulated to directors for sign-off

Step 12

• Upon sign-off the Candidate is notified and the report is delivered. (note: certain agencies, e.g. California Board of Professional Accountancy, CPA, require us to mail 1 copy of the official report, along with some other documentation directly to them)
• The report and the original documentation is either mailed back to the candidate or if the candidate requests can be picked up at one of our offices.