Josef Silny & Associates (JS&A): Pros and Cons

Josef Silny & Associates (JS&A) was founded in 1987 by Josef Silny to serve foreign nationals who come to study, work or live in the United States.

JS&A has almost 40 years of experience with foreign credential translation and evaluation services. Plus, JS&A has been a member of the NACES since 1991.

Josef Silny Pros and Cons

Pros

• The following state boards of accounting accept an evaluation from Josef Silny: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Virginia
• One of the more affordable fees at $150 per evaluation
• Rush service and translation service is available (with extra fee)
• Candidates can check the application status online and has access to the assigned evaluator

Cons

• Not all state boards of accounting accept at evaluation from JS&A
• Only accept original copies of transcript or photocopies certified by the issuing institution

Submission Details

• Original documents must be presented with payment. If the service is requested by mail, a self-addressed and stamped envelope must be provided for the return of the original documents.
• The only photocopies accepted are those certified, signed and sealed by the issuing institution.
• Documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by accurate, professional, and certified English translations.

Turnaround Time

• Credential evaluation service: 10 to 15 business days
• Translation service: 5 business days
• Evaluation + translation: 12 to 15 business days
• Expedited services of 3 business days, 24 hours and, whenever possible, same day service (fees apply)

Pricing

• Basic fee: $150 (for university and post-secondary courses)
• Accounting course-by-course: $250
• Certificate of Foreign Education Equivalency: $60 in addition to the basic fee
• If candidates want to receive an email or fax copy of the evaluation, the cost will increase
• Please click here for the pricing schedule

Payment Method

• 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.
• Credit card (Visa, MasterCard and Discover) is also acceptable.

Other Information

• Josef Silny also provides translation services and is a corporate member of the American Translators Association (ATA).

Contact

Josef Silny & Associates
7101 SW 102 Avenue
Miami, FL 33173

• Email: info@jsilny.com
• Phone: (305) 273-1616
• Fax: (305) 273-1338

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