Different bodies may charge for different determinations. Ask which process applies and obtain current fees directly before paying. Keep employer credentialing, practice registration, any health-worker certification and immigration preparation as separate budget items rather than assuming one charge covers them all.
Clarify reimbursement before ordering records
Ask the employer which items it covers and whether it requires prior approval or a specific provider. Keep receipts and request numbers. Do not use an employer’s reimbursement policy as proof that a particular certification is legally required or sufficient.
The government charge depends on the route: a Canadian citizen applying at a port of entry pays a modest processing charge, whereas an employer filing Form I-129 pays the petition fee on the USCIS schedule. Write down which party pays for legal review, credential evaluation, translation, travel and any filing costs, and whether reimbursement depends on the applicant starting or staying. A reliable foreign-credential evaluation is required by the regulation in defined circumstances and is not optional there, but it is also not needed for a Canadian or U.S. degree, so confirm before ordering one. Compare that private amount with credential-evaluation expenses and any official government charge applicable to the chosen procedure; current official fees should be confirmed from the USCIS schedule or relevant agency instructions.