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Applications

To Apply for an Evaluation Report Or a Translation simply print and fill out the appropriate application and send it along with the required documents and fees. It is very important that you read our application IN FULL before you sign it and send it to us. These applications are to be filled out by individual applicants. Corporate clients should not use these applications. Corporate clients please see in the information on our main page in the section of Corporate Services.

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Foreign Credential Evaluations

These evaluations are used for the purpose of high school, undergraduate, and graduate admissions, immigration, employment, and professional licensure, among others.

School Specific Applications

Some colleges and universities have requested that we tailor their applications according to their requirements.

Albany Technical College
Angeles College
Athens State University
Auburn University - Undergraduate
Austin Peay State University
Barry University
Bethune-Cookman University
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Boston Architectural College
Bristol Community College Application
Brooklyn College, CUNY - Graduate
Broward College
California College of the Arts
Campbellsville University
Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College
Carrick Institute
Central Connecticut State University
Chattahoochee Technical College
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
City University of New York (CUNY) - Undergraduate
Claflin University
Clayton State University
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
College of Staten Island (CUNY) - Graduate
Columbus State University
Columbus Technical College
Coppin State University
Cumberland University
Daytona State College
Delaware Technical Community College
Duquesne University
Eastern Florida State College
Eastern Kentucky University - Undergraduate
Eastern New Mexico University
Edinboro University
EDP University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Emerson College
Fairfield University
Fielding Graduate University
Flagler College
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida SouthWestern State College
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Florida State University
Fordham University
Franklin University
Frontier Nursing University
Georgia Gwinnett College
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Georgia Southwestern State University
Georgia State University
Governors State University
Greenville Technical College
Gwinnett Technical College
Hillsborough Community College
Hunter College CUNY- Graduate
Indian River State College
Jacksonville University
Johns Hopkins University - Graduate
Kean University
Kennesaw State University - Graduate
Kennesaw State University - Undergraduate
Kettering College
Lakeview Academy
Lamar University
Lander University
Lehman College CUNY - Graduate
Life University - Undergraduate
Lynn University
Maryville University
Mercer University
Miami Dade College
Middle Georgia State University
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Missouri Western State University
New College of Florida
North Dakota State University
Northern Kentucky University
Pacific States University
Palm Beach State College
Park University
Pasco-Hernando State College
Polk State College
Red Rocks Community College
Rider University
Robert Morris University
Rowan University
Sam Houston State University
Santa Fe College
Seattle Pacific University
Shenandoah University
South Florida State College
Southern Methodist University
Southern Union State Community College
St. Johns River State College
St. Matthew's University
Stetson University
Tallahassee Community College
Tarleton State University
The City College of New York, CUNY - Graduate
The University of Southern Mississippi
Trident Technical College
Truett McConnell University
United States University
University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Bridgeport
University of Central Florida - Graduate
University of Central Florida - Undergraduate
University of Cincinnati
University of Connecticut - Graduate
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Maine
University of Maryland
University of Miami - Graduate
University of Miami - Undergraduate
University of North Florida
University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education
University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Policy & Practice
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rhode Island
University of San Diego - Graduate
University of South Carolina
University of West Florida
Valdosta State University
Valencia College
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Virginia Commonwealth University
Wesleyan College - Macon, GA
Wilkes University
Young Harris College

Applications for Licensure

If you are applying for licensure for nursing, engineering, midwifery or the Florida Barbers' Board, use the appropriate application.

Translations

This application is to be used when ordering translation ONLY service.

Other Applications

Evaluations vs. Translations

What is the difference between foreign credential evaluation and translation?

Foreign Credential Evaluations

Since the educational systems of countries vary greatly, comparing the educational level of individuals educated in different countries is complicated and requires specialized knowledge. The procedure used to make such a comparison is known as Foreign Credential Evaluation.

Foreign credential evaluation is the process of determining the U.S. academic equivalent of studies completed outside the United States. The process involves a thorough analysis of official academic credentials (diplomas; transcripts with courses, credits/hours, and grades; etc.) conducted by an expert evaluator. The evaluation process results in a final determination of equivalency which is issued in the form of a written Foreign Credential Evaluation Report.

Foreign Credential Translations

Translation of foreign educational credentials is often misunderstood as being the same as foreign credential evaluation, but they are two different processes. Translation is the process of rendering text in a different language. When the academic credentials being evaluated are issued in a language other than English, they must be translated into the English language first before they can be evaluated.

The cost of our Foreign Credential Evaluations is among the lowest of any recognized evaluation service, and we complete our non-rush evaluations in 10 business days. We also offer rush services for an additional fee. For specific fees and turnaround time, click on the service you are interested in.

For answers to common questions, please read the FAQ section which is now available in 10 languages.

Additional Evaluations

 

ABET Evaluations

At the request of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers our company provides evaluations of engineering and Engineering Technology study completed at regionally accredited institutions of higher education in the United States in terms of substantial equivalency of an EAC/ABET engineering and Engineering Technology degrees.  Applicants must fill out the Application for Evaluation of Substantial Equivalency of an EAC/ABET Engineering Degree and mail it to us with the $360.00 fee (this includes one evaluation report for the applicant and one report for the FBPE).  Please note that fees are subject to change without notice. Applicants must have their official transcripts and course descriptions mailed directly to our office by the issuing institutions. Download application. 

Study Abroad Evaluations

While our company already evaluates study completed in study abroad programs in foreign countries, we also provide a preliminary evaluation for students attending a U.S. college or university who are considering a study abroad program, but want to know in advance if the study completed abroad is equivalent to completion of courses at regionally accredited institutions of higher education in the United States. Prior to requesting such an evaluation, the applicant needs to understand that while we provide a preliminary evaluation, the U.S. college or university will make the final determination whether this study will be transferred. It is therefore recommended, that you submit our completed preliminary evaluation to your study abroad office and receive an approval before you enroll in the study abroad program.

Our evaluation of a one- or two-semester study abroad program will provide the following information:

1. If the foreign institution you plan to attend is an accredited degree-granting institution of higher education in the foreign country.

2. If the courses you intend to take are equivalent to undergraduate or graduate study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States.

3. It will list the courses you plan to take and the equivalent U.S. semester credit hours for each course.

4. A statement whether upon successful completion of these courses, this study is or is not equivalent to study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States.

The cost for each study abroad program evaluation is $150. Each extra evaluation report is $20.  Please note that all fees are subject to change without notice. Please download the Application for Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials (Download application). Request the valuation and include a letter advising us that this preliminary evaluation is of courses you plan to take in a study abroad program. Be sure to include either a brochure in English on the specific foreign institution you plan to attend or its website in English. We also require a list of the specific courses you intend to take, including credits or hours of instruction.

If you do enroll in this study abroad program and successfully complete it, you may want to request a final evaluation. You will need to submit a new application form, the evaluation fee of $150 and an official original academic transcript listing courses taken, credits or hours of instruction and grades.

Institutional reports

 This service is generally requested by offices of Study Abroad and offices responsible for articulation agreements with foreign institutions of higher education. Institutional reports include the following information: name and location of the foreign institution, accreditation status, admission requirements into the institution, language of instruction, academic programs offered, degrees offered and the U.S. equivalents, hours of instruction or credit system used and how to determine the U.S. equivalent semester credit hours, the grading scale used and the U.S. equivalent grades, and the contact information. The cost of each institutional report is $600 and each report is normally completed in 4 weeks and it may take longer if we are having difficulty obtaining information from foreign institutions. Please note that prices are subject to change without notice.

 

Foreign University Level Teaching Evaluations 

At the request of the Florida Board of Education’s Teacher Certification Department, our company provides evaluations of foreign university level teaching experience.  Our evaluations will provide the following information:

1) If the institution where you taught is a (recognized) accredited degree-granting institution of higher education in the foreign country.

2) If the institution awards degrees that are equivalent at least to a bachelor's degree earned at a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States.

3) If the courses you taught at this institution were considered university-level courses for the students enrolled in them.

The cost for this evaluation is $150.00 and each extra evaluation report is $20. Please note that all fees are subject to change. Please download the Application for Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials (Download application) and for the professional services requested, check “Other” and write in Foreign University Level Teaching Experience.  Please make sure to include an official original letter (printed in the university stationery) verifying the information above, including if yours was a full-time or part-time teaching position and listing the courses you taught.  If this letter is not in English, our Translation Department can provide a certified English translation. (Translation Service)

While this evaluation was requested by the Florida Board of Education’s Teacher Certification Department, we would be pleased to provide this evaluation for other State Boards of Education as well.

 

Method of Operation

Please read this section carefully.

After reading it, if you still have questions, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section for further clarification.

Josef Silny & Associates Inc., International Education Consultants was established as a MAIL ORDER foreign credential evaluation and translation service.  Our evaluation and translation fees are based on this principle and these fees do not cover personal consultations.

MAIL

PREFERRED OPTION FOR MOST EFFICIENT SERVICE

Clients mail in their applications for foreign credential evaluation &/or translation along with their original documents and payment. (Applications are reviewed by experienced evaluators &/or translators and applicants are notified in writing if any additional information is required.)

DROP-OFF

DROP-OFF ONLY
NOTE: We offer very limited services in person.  Our reception staff will only receive your application and process your payment.  They are NOT in a position to answer questions about your documents or the status of your file. Parking at the Silny Building is for employees only. Parking at the next door shopping center is for their customers only. Clients who want to drop off their applications will have street parking as the only option.

CLIENTS WHO COME TO OUR OFFICE MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING:
- Completed application form
- Official ORIGINAL academic documents
- 3 sets of photocopies of all academic credentials (cost of photocopies made by JS&A: $0.25 per copy)
- English translation of documents not issued in English (if you already have one)
- Non-refundable payment for the services requested

If you would like JS&A to translate your documents, a quote for our translation services will be provided free of charge. PLEASE NOTE that receiving an “in-person” translation quote may require a wait time of up to one hour; therefore, we recommend that you obtain your translation quote via fax or email PRIOR to coming to our office.

Fax: (305) 273-1984
Email: Translation@jsilny.org

It is our policy to mail our evaluations and translations by First-Class Mail. Some clients choose to pay to have their evaluations and translations sent by Priority Mail or by a courier. Due to the shortage of parking and extra work required of our staff, we discourage applicants from picking up their evaluations and translations from our building. However, if clients wish to pick them up we charge a pick-up fee of $15. In most cases evaluations may be picked up after 3 PM of the due date. It is best that you call to make sure that your evaluation is ready to be picked up.

CONSULTATION

30 minute INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATION - US $60
For applicants who would like help in filling out their application form and in reviewing their academic credentials and translations prior to applying for our services, we offer an individual consultation by appointment with a member of our Customer Relations Staff.  The cost of this consultation is US $60 for a half hour session. This fee is non-refundable and it is in addition to any evaluation or translation fees. During this consultation you will receive help in filling out your application form, advice on which academic documents to submit, acceptance or rejection of the professionally prepared English translations which you already possess or a quote for the price of translating your documents. Upon completion of the consultation you will receive a written statement indicating that your application is complete, or if not, which documents or information is missing.  You will not be advised what your academic credentials are equivalent to during the consultation session. You will receive a written evaluation report upon completion of the evaluation process. For an appointment, please e-mail: info@jsilny.org or call 305-273-1616, ext. 101.

Evaluations

Each applicant receives one evaluation report, which includes all services requested.

Please note: Our fees are subject to change without notice.

High School

Document-by-Document

This evaluation names all high school level diplomas/certificates and gives US equivalencies for each. This report is appropriate for freshman admission into colleges and universities (in addition, the grade point average is also required by many US colleges and universities), for employment, immigration, for military enlistment, among others.

US $90 basic fee (it covers all high school or secondary academic diplomas/degrees submitted with the application form.)


High School Course-by-Course

This evaluation lists high school courses taken, equivalent US high school units and equivalent US grades. This evaluation is required for students transferring into high schools in the United States and it is sometimes required for freshman admission.

US $150 basic fee (it covers all high school or secondary academic diplomas/degrees and transcript submitted with the application form.)

Post-secondary, University

DOCUMENT-BY-DOCUMENT

This evaluation names all post-secondary or university diplomas/degrees and gives U.S. equivalencies for each. This report may be appropriate for graduate admission (in addition, the grade point average service is also required by many U.S. colleges and universities), for immigration, employment, among others. Only study leading to a degree is included in evaluations. Our evaluations do not include non-credit bearing and continuing education study.

U.S. $90 basic fee (it covers all post-secondary/university academic diplomas/degrees submitted with the application form).

Post-secondary, University

Course-by-Course

This evaluation provides the same information as the Document-by-Document Evaluation, but also gives course, grade, and credit equivalents in US terms for university level study in other countries. This type of evaluation is usually required for transfer into a US college or university. It is required for CPA examination, teacher certification, licensing or membership in professional associations (Engineering and Nursing require a different kind of evaluation.) Only study leading to a degree is included in evaluations. Our evaluations do not include non-credit bearing and continuing education study.

US $150 basic fee (it covers the evaluation of all post-secondary academic credentials submitted with the application form.)

Standard Processing Time

Evaluations are normally prepared in ten business days, upon receipt of all required fees, information and documentation. Evaluations which require extensive research and correspondence may take longer to prepare.

Rush Evaluation Reports

24-Hour

24-hour Evaluation Report (Completed the next business day).

2-Day

2-day Evaluation Report (Completed in two business days).

5-Day

5-day Evaluation Report (Completed in five business days).

Please note: Our fees are subject to change without notice.
Rush evaluation reports will be completed as requested, upon receipt of all required fees, information, and documentation. If for any reason the evaluation cannot be completed within the specified time after the applicant has submitted the required fees, information, and documentation, the rush fee will be refunded and the evaluation will be done at the standard processing time. Rush reports must be paid for by bank check, money order or credit card.

JS&A sends all rush evaluations by First Class mail (US Postal Service). Applicants who would like to receive their evaluations by courier have the following choices:

Within the continental United States: -By courier - US $45 per address
Outside of the United States: -By international courier - US $85 per address

If the fee paid by the applicant does not cover the cost of the courier, we may use USPS Priority Mail Express instead. 

Those in extended delivery areas will be billed for the balance of the fee.

JS&A accepts no liability for loss or damage of academic credentials during mailing.

JS&A does not accept courier airbills filled out by applicants.

Evaluation Cost

Please note: Our fees are subject to change without notice.

High School Document-by-Document Evaluation
US $90 basic fee (it covers all high school or secondary academic diplomas/degrees submitted with the application form.)

Post-secondary/University Document-by-Document Evaluation
US $90 basic fee (it covers all post-secondary/university academic diplomas/degrees submitted with the application form).

High School Course-by-Course Evaluation
US $150 basic fee (it covers the evaluation of all high school academic credentials submitted with the application form.) 
For transfer into US high schools and admission to university  programs.

University and Post-Secondary Course-by-Course Evaluation
US $150 basic fee (it covers the evaluation of all post-secondary academic credentials submitted with the application form.) 
For transfer, admission and all licensing, except Accounting, Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing and Florida Barbers, which require different kinds of evaluation.

Accounting Course-by-Course Evaluation (CPA examinations)
US $190 basic fee (it covers the evaluation of all academic credentials submitted with the application form.) The fee for each additional State Board of Accountancy is US $190. Each evaluation is prepared according to the requirements of each Board of Accountancy, including the upper division identification. Please indicate the state. Official original course descriptions in accounting and general business must be submitted. If these are in a foreign language, a certified English translation is required also.

Engineering Course-by-Course 
US $340 basic fee (it covers the evaluation of all academic credentials submitted with the application form.) The fee for each additional State Board of Professional Engineers is US $340. Please indicate the state. 
Licensure only

Nursing Course-by-Course 
US $340 basic fee (it covers the evaluation of all academic credentials submitted with the application form.) The fee for each additional State Board of Nursing is US $340. Please indicate the state. 
Licensure only

Midwifery Course-by-Course 
US $340 basic fee (it covers the evaluation of all academic credentials submitted with the application form.) The fee for each additional State Board of Midwifery is US $340. Please indicate the state. 
Licensure only

Florida Barber's Board Course-by-Course 
US $250 basic fee (it covers the evaluation of all academic credentials submitted with the application form.) 
Licensure only

24 Hour Report 
US $150 in addition to the basic fee

2 Day Report 
US $100 in addition to the basic fee

5 Day Report 
US $50 in addition to the basic fee

Grade Point Average Equivalent - US $40 in addition to the basic fee (for each level of education).
High School Grade Point Average: US $40 + basic fee
Undergraduate Grade Point Average: US $40 + basic fee
Graduate Grade Point Average: US $40 + basic fee

If the applicant requests the Grade Point Average (GPA) Equivalency service after the initial evaluation has been completed, while we still have the application and academic credentials on file (academic credentials are kept for ONLY ONE YEAR), the fee is US $70 (US $40 for GPA Equivalency calculation + US $30 for issuance of one revised extra evaluation report, including gpa).  Additional reports are US $30 each. If we no longer have the application and academic credentials on file, the applicant must submit a new application form and official original academic credentials and pay the re-evaluation fee of either US $130 for a Document-by-Document Evaluation (US $90) + GPA Equivalency (US $40) OR US $190 for a Course-by-Course Evaluation (US $150) + GPA Equivalency (US $40).

Upper Division Course Identification
US $30 in addition to the Course-by-Course Evaluation fee 
Required by some colleges and universities. 
If the applicant requests the upper division identification service after the initial evaluation has been completed, while we still have the application and academic credentials on file (academic credentials are kept for ONLY ONE YEAR), the fee is $60 ($30 for the upper division identification + US $30 for issuance of one revised extra evaluation report, including the upper division identification). If we no longer have the application and academic credentials on file, the applicant must submit a new application form and official original academic credentials and pay the re-evaluation fee of either US $120 for a Document-by-Document Evaluation (US $90) + upper division identification (US $30) OR $180 for a Course-by-Course Evaluation (US $150) + Upper Division Identification (US $30).

High School Foreign Language Identification
US $30 in addition to the basic fee
If the applicant requests the high school foreign language identification service after the initial evaluation has been completed, while we still have the application and academic credentials on file (academic credentials are kept for ONLY ONE YEAR), the fee is US $60 (US $30 for the high school foreign language identification + US $30 for issuance of one revised extra evaluation report, including the high school foreign language identification).  If we no longer have the application and academic credentials on file, the applicant must submit a new application form and official original academic credentials and pay the re-evaluation fee of either US $120 for a Document-by-Document Evaluation (US $90) + High School Foreign Language Identification (US $30) OR US $180 for a Course-by-Course Evaluation (US $150) + High School Foreign Language Identification (US $30).

Re-evaluation 
Re-evaluations based on documents not submitted with the original request are considered new evaluations and a second payment of the basic fee is required. When an applicant requests that a Document-by-Document Evaluation be changed to a Course-by-Course Evaluation, the charge is US $150.

The evaluation fee does not cover verification fee. If a foreign institution charges for verification, the applicant is responsible for payment of the verification fee.

Return of original documents by secure means:
Within the continental United States:       - By Priority Mail: US $20 per address
                                                                 - By courier: US $45 per address
Outside of the continental United States: - By international courier: US $85 per address

If the fee paid by the applicant does not cover the cost of the courier, we may use USPS Priority Mail Express instead.

Those in extended delivery areas will be billed for the balance of the fee.

JS&A accepts no liability for loss or damage of academic credentials during mailing.

JS&A does not accept courier airbills filled out by applicants.

Evaluation Information

Reassessment of Education Systems
Evaluations are based upon the best information and resources currently available to foreign credential evaluators in the United States. Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. reserves the right to reassess educational systems as new and additional information becomes available.

Satisfaction with Evaluations
JS&A guarantees that all evaluations are prepared by highly qualified evaluators, but it cannot guarantee that the applicant will agree with the evaluation. Any questions or concerns about evaluations must be submitted in writing within one year from the completion date.

Processing Information
Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. reserves the right to request to review official original documents and may insist that transcripts or examination results be sent directly by the issuing institutions or examination boards. Academic credentials received directly from foreign institutions are considered confidential and cannot be given to applicants. For engineering and nursing licensure: transcript, degree, and course descriptions must be sent by the issuing institution(s) directly to JS&A. The documents you submit with your application, with the exception of any originals, will become the property of Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. and they will not be returned. When it has been determined that the documents submitted for evaluation or translation were forged or altered in any way, no evaluation or translation will be prepared and the evaluation or translation fee will not be refunded. All recipients indicated on the application form will be notified. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the documents which need to be evaluated. If the application is not completed within three months, JS&A will close the file. A new evaluation fee will be required for updating the file. JS&A will keep applications with academic credentials for one year only.docume
In preparing an evaluation report, every effort is made to consult appropriate resources to provide the most accurate evaluation possible. JS&A will provide a list of the references used in making the specific evaluation upon written request.

Evaluation Procedures

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE WILL NOT PROCESS YOUR REQUEST FOR ANY SERVICE UNLESS WE RECEIVE YOUR FILLED-OUT AND SIGNED APPLICATION AND CORRESPONDING FEES.

JS&A WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DOCUMENTS SENT TO US.

 

In order to receive an evaluation, an applicant must provide the following:

Application Form

The Application for Evaluation of Foreign Credentials, must be completed and signed by the applicant. If the names filled out in our application form are not identical to those in the academic credentials, you must submit a photocopy of your passport, or legal document showing a change of name. Do not send us any academic credentials before mailing in the application form with the fees. 

Fee
A non-refundable evaluation fee in U.S. dollars. Make the bank check or money order payable to Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. (We cannot accept postal money orders or payments through Western Union). If you are paying by a credit card you must fill out the Credit Card Information on the application form. All evaluation fees, including fees for rush report, 24-hour report, grade point average equivalent, extra copies, and translation are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Educational Documents
A) Official diplomas and certificates in the original language 
B) Official transcripts in the original language (names of courses, grades, and hours of instruction) for every year of study
C) JS&A is not responsible for any loss, destruction or damage of any original diploma, certificate or documents of any kind.

Translations 
Documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by accurate, professional, certified, English translations. Translations supplement, but do not replace the original documents. JS&A offers professional certified translations. JS&A is a Corporate Member of the American Translators Association (ATA). For further information on the JS&A Translation Service, call 305-273-1616 or fax your request for translation estimate along with all pertinent documents to: 305-273-1984

Translations prepared elsewhere and submitted for use in the evaluation process may be accepted under certain conditions. Such translations must be properly certified and done by translators who are ATA certified. Translations from outside the United States must be done by accredited or officially certified professional translators. We reserve the right to reject translations that do not meet our standards.
Facts about our translation services:

Our non-rush foreign credential evaluation service takes 10 business days and our non-rush translation service takes 5 business days.  By choosing to have your academic credentials translated by JS&A, both your translation AND evaluation will be completed in only 12 business days instead of 15 business days.

In addition, we offer expedited services of 3 business days, 24 hours and, whenever possible, same day service.

Our translations are widely accepted by the U.S. government, colleges and universities, boards of accountancy, and a variety of other licensing boards.  A complete listing is found at our website: : About Us

Our Foreign Credential Evaluation Department does not accept all outside translations, only those that meet the high standards of quality and accuracy set by our Translation Department.

The cost of our translations is competitive with other major translation companies.

All our translations are certified and notarized at no extra cost to our clients.

We are corporate members of the American Translators Association.

Syllabus
A syllabus of university study (detailed course description of each course or subject studied, including hours of instruction or credits) is required for all State Boards of Nursing and Engineering and for the Florida Board of Accountancy. Each syllabus must be mailed to us directly by the issuing institution. If a syllabus is emailed to us by the issuing institution, we will have to print all pages and we will charge $0.25 per page.

Additional Evaluation Reports 
Additional reports requested at the time of evaluation cost US $20 each. Each evaluation report requested after the evaluation has been completed costs US $30 each (may be issued up to 3 years from the original date of issue. Please note that no exceptions will be made regarding this policy). Add an additional US $5 per report if you would like your evaluation to be mailed in a specially sealed JS&A envelope. The cost for e-mailing or faxing an evaluation report at the time of requesting an evaluation is US $20. If requested after the evaluation is complete (up to three years from the issue of the original evaluation), the cost is US $30 per evaluation.

If you wish to receive extra evaluation reports after your evaluation has been completed, please download from our website the Application for Extra Foreign Credential Evaluation Reports and/or Translations. Extra evaluation reports will be identical to those previously issued. Any revision or addition to the report will constitute a re-evaluation, for which a new application form, new fee and original documents must be submitted.

Most universities and licensing boards require that the original foreign credential evaluation be sent to them directly by our company. 

Extra evaluation reports are usually mailed out in 10 business days. Rush mailing available, 24 Hour Report US $150 in addition to the basic fee, 2 Day Report US $100 in addition to the basic fee, 5 Day ReportUS $50 in addition to the basic fee. See pricing on application by clicking on link above.

Notarization of Copies of Original Documents 
This service is provided for individuals applying to the Florida Department of Education's Bureau of Educator Certification or other agencies requesting notarized copies of original educational documents. The fee for this service is $10 per document (diploma, transcript, etc.) Original documents must be presented with payment. If the service is requested by mail, an additional payment for mail service is reqluired for the safe return of the original documents.

Return of original documents by secure means:
Within the continental United States:       - By Priority Mail: US $20 per address
                                                                 - By courier: US $45 per address
Outside of the continental United States: - By international courier: US $85 per address

If the fee paid by the applicant does not cover the cost of the courier, we may use USPS Priority Mail Express instead.
Those in extended delivery areas will be billed for the balance of the fee.
JS&A accepts no liability for loss or damage of academic credentials during mailing.
JS&A does not accept courier airbills filled out by applicants.

Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.

Application Processing Team

Translations

The Translation Department offers translations from and into all major languages, in fields such as accounting, advertising, art, business, information technology, education, law, medicine, science and technology. 

About our translation services:

We provide translation of all types of texts:

  • Educational (e.g. diplomas, certificates, transcripts, course descriptions, etc.)
  • Legal (e.g. birth, death, marriage & divorce certificates; immigration documentation, etc.)
  • Commercial (e.g. brochures, contracts, websites, etc.)
  • Medical (reports and certificates)
  • General (employment and recommendation letters, resumes, bank statements, tax records, etc.)

Our non-rush foreign credential evaluation service takes 10 business days and our non-rush translation service takes 5 business days.  By choosing to have your academic credentials translated by JS&A, both your translation AND evaluation will be completed in only 12 business days instead of 15.

In addition, we offer expedited services of 3 business days, 24 hours and, whenever possible, same day service.

Our translations are widely accepted by the U.S. government, colleges and universities, boards of accountancy, and a variety of other licensing boards.  A complete listing is found at our website: About Us
Our Foreign Credential Evaluation Department does not accept all outside translations. Translations prepared elsewhere and submitted for use in the evaluation process may be accepted under certain conditions. Such translations must be properly certified and done by translators who are ATA (American Translators Association) certified. Translations from outside the United States must be done by accredited or officially certified professional translators. We reserve the right to reject translations that do not meet our standards.

JS&A is a Corporate Member of the American Translators Association.

The cost of our translations is competitive with other major translation companies.

All our translations are certified and notarized at no extra cost to our clients.

We offer

Certified and notarized translations from and into all major languages

Proofreading in all major languages

Turnaround

Regular turnaround time is 5 business days.
We also offer rush (24-hour & 3 business days) services for most translations.

Cost

Translation pricing is determined by the language, length and complexity of the text

Obtaining a translation quote

To receive a free quote, please send the following information along with a copy of the documents you want translated in PDF (preferred) or JPG format attached to e-mail:
Full name: ___________________________________________

E-mail address:_______________________________________
 
Fax number: _________________________________________

Phone number where you can be reached during business hours:______________________________________ 

Number of pages to be quoted:__________________

From the ___________________ language to the ___________________ language.

Send the above information to us by:        

e-mail: translation@jsilny.org OR fax to: 305-273-1984

Translation quote requests received before 2 P.M. on business days will be responded to the same day. For those received after 2 P.M., we will attempt to respond to them that same afternoon or early the next business day at the latest.

Form of payment

You may pay in U.S. dollars by cashier's check, money order, or a check issued by a U.S. bank. If the check is issued by a foreign bank, the bank check must list the counterpart U.S. bank. We also accept payment by travelers' check and by credit card (Visa, MasterCard and Discover only). If you wish to pay by credit card, go to Downloads in the Services section of our website, download the Credit Card Information Form and follow the instructions.

Additional sets of translations

Additional translation copies requested at the time of the original service cost $20.00 each. Each additional certified copy requested after the translation has been completed costs $30.00 each up to one year from the date the translation was issued. After that date, each additional certified copy costs $50.00. We guarantee keeping these translations for up to three years. Add an additional $5.00 per copy if you would like your translation to be mailed in a specially sealed JS&A envelope.

If you wish to receive extra translations after your service has been completed, please download from our website the Application for Extra Foreign Credential Evaluation Reports and/or Translations. Extra translations will be identical to those previously issued. Any revision or addition to the translation will constitute a new translation, for which a new application form and a new fee must be submitted.

PLEASE NOTE: If we completed your translation more than a year ago, we no longer have a copy of your documents in the original language in our files. Please send said documents together with your application and the payment. An extra copy will not be issued without said documents.

Most universities and licensing boards require that translations be sent to them directly by our Company. However, some institutions will accept translations mailed to them by the applicant if they are received in an unopened, specially sealed JS&A envelope.

Be sure to provide us the full name and address for mailing translations to any location other than your address. Extra translations are usually mailed out in 10 business days. Rush mailing available, see pricing in the application.

We Guarantee

  • The highest quality translations
  • Competitive prices
  • Fast turnaround
  • Personalized service
  • Absolute confidentiality

Translation ONLY application

Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.

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