Globe Language Services, Inc.

What Globe does

• Translates written documents.
• Provides certified and notarized translations accepted by federal, state and municipal agencies and educational institutions throughout the United States.
• Evaluates foreign educational credentials (diplomas, degrees, transcripts and related documents).
• Issues expert opinion letters related to foreign education credentials.
• Provides duplicate copies of past translations and evaluation reports (for work completed within the last 10 years).

Typical purposes for services

Globe's translations and evaluation reports are commonly used for:

• Further education in the United States.
• Employment applications.
• City, state and federal jobs.
• Professional licensing (including boards such as cosmetology boards).
• Immigration matters with the United States Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Languages

• Translation services are available in more than 150 languages.
• Globe translates documents from many languages and provides word‑for‑word written translations.

Professional memberships and recognition

• Member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
• Charter member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) and an Endorsed Member of AICE until June 2022.
• Globe's evaluations and translations are widely accepted by educational institutions, employers, civil service departments and government agencies across the United States.

Additional online self‑service tools

Globe also offers:

• Price estimate tools to calculate an estimated cost for certain evaluation or translation services before ordering.
• Invoice generation tools to retrieve and print invoices for evaluation, translation or duplicate orders.
• Quoted payment options to submit payment for translation or interpretation projects previously quoted by Globe.

For the latest links to online tools and forms, customers should use the "Request a Quote" or related forms on the official website.

What is a translation?

• A translation converts the text of a document from one language to another.

Types of documents translated

Globe translates most types of written documents, including but not limited to:

• Diplomas and degrees.
• Academic transcripts and mark sheets.
• Birth, marriage and death certificates.
• Legal documents.
• Medical documents.
• Bank statements and financial documents.
• Other personal and official documents as needed.

Languages and certification

• Translation services are available in more than 150 languages.
• Globe can translate documents from many different languages.
• All translations issued by Globe are certified and notarized.
• Globe states that its certified translations are accepted as true and accurate by federal, state and municipal agencies and by many institutions of education throughout the United States.

How to request translation services

Customers can:

• Use the "Get a Quote" form on the website to upload documents and receive a price quote.
• Apply online through the translation application page where available.
• Visit the office in person during business hours to discuss translation needs and submit documents.

Electronic submissions

• For many translation requests, customers may pay online and submit documents electronically through the website.

Validity and duplicates

• Translations issued by Globe are considered valid indefinitely.
• If a translation was completed within the last 10 years, customers may request duplicate copies (fees apply and Globe reserves the right to refuse a duplicate).

• Address: 305 Broadway, Suite 401, New York, NY 10007, USA.

Contact details

• Telephone: (212) 227‑1994
• Fax: (212) 693‑1489
• Email: info@globelanguage.com

Office hours and walk‑ins

• Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Appointments: No appointment is necessary; walk‑ins are welcome during office hours.
• The office may be closed on certain public holidays; specific closure dates are announced on the company's website (for example, the office is listed as closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 for Labor Day).

Public transportation

Closest subway stations (New York City):

• 1, 2, 3, A, C, J, Z to Chambers St.
• 4, 5, 6 to Brooklyn Bridge.
• E to World Trade Center.
• R, W to City Hall.

The office is located near 26 Federal Plaza (USCIS building), making it convenient for customers handling immigration‑related matters.

Parking

• Parking is available nearby but can be expensive.
• The business recommends using public transportation when possible.

Types of evaluations offered

Globe offers at least two main types of evaluation:

1. Diploma/Degree Evaluation

• Lists each academic credential.
• Includes the institutions attended and dates of graduation.
• States the U.S. educational equivalent of each credential.

2. Course‑by‑Course Evaluation

• Includes all information found in a Diploma/Degree evaluation.
• Also lists college‑level courses, credits, grades and final GPA.

Choosing an evaluation type (typical uses)

• Diploma/Degree Evaluation is generally used for:
• Employment.
• Immigration.
• Cosmetology boards.
• Military purposes.

• Course‑by‑Course Evaluation is often required for:
• Further education (continuing or starting studies in the United States).
• Teacher certification.
• Many other types of professional licenses.

Customers should always confirm the exact requirements with the institution or agency requesting the evaluation.

Credentials typically evaluated or excluded

• Globe evaluates high school (secondary) and university‑level academic credentials.
• The following are typically excluded from evaluation reports:
• Trade qualifications.
• Military training.
• Second‑language training (including ESL programs).
• Professional licenses or titles (for example, Chartered Accountant).
• Apprenticeships.
• Work or life experience.
• Continuing education or non‑credit professional development courses.
• Courses or programs taken at non‑recognized / non‑accredited institutions.

Document requirements for evaluations

• Applicants should submit original diplomas and original transcripts (mark sheets) in the original language.
• If the documents are not in English, official word‑for‑word translations are required.
• Globe can provide the required translations for an additional fee.
• Some documents may be sent directly to Globe from educational institutions; these may become the property of Globe and may not be returned.

Processing times and rush options

• The standard processing time for an evaluation is 10 business days.
• Rush services are available in some cases (for an additional fee).
• If Globe must contact an institution or request extra documentation, the processing time may be extended while the application is on hold.

Acceptance of Globe evaluations

• Globe evaluations are described as widely accepted by:
• Educational institutions.
• Employers.
• City, state and federal civil service departments.
• Boards of cosmetology.
• The United States Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Applicants are advised to check with the receiving institution or agency to verify that a Globe evaluation meets their specific requirements.

Validity and duplicates

• Globe's evaluation reports are generally considered valid for 10 years.
• Customers who completed an evaluation within the last 10 years may request duplicate reports (fees apply and Globe may refuse a duplicate for any reason).

1. Issue reporting period

• Any issues with a Translation or Evaluation Report must be reported to Globe within 60 days of receiving it.
• After 60 days, changes require placing a Duplicate order and paying the applicable fees.

2. Validity of documents

• Evaluations are generally valid for 10 years.
• Translations are considered valid indefinitely.
• Globe reserves the right to refuse issuance of Duplicates of translations or evaluation reports for any reason.

3. Storage of printed reports for pickup

• Printed Translations and Evaluation Reports scheduled for pickup are kept at the office for 1 year.
• Unclaimed items are then destroyed, and a Duplicate order is required to obtain new copies.

4. Change order fee

• A Change Order fee of $15 applies when a change to an order is requested and approved.

5. Falsified or altered documents

• Education documents confirmed as falsified or altered will not be returned to applicants who created or submitted them.
• Such documents may be kept as evidence in legal proceedings or destroyed.

Mailing and return of original documents

• Globe does not accept prepaid mailing envelopes from any carrier.
• Mailing fees must be selected and paid through the website only.
• To have original education documents (submitted by customers) returned by mail, customers must choose Express Mail.
• Globe will mail original documents only by Express Mail.
• Documents mailed directly to Globe by educational institutions typically become the property of Globe and may not be returned.

Payments

• Accepted payment methods include credit or debit cards, money orders, and cash (cash is accepted for in‑person office payments).
• For in‑office card payments, the cardholder must be present.
• For online transactions, Globe reserves the right to request additional information to prevent fraudulent transactions.

Refund policy

• Refunds are issued only in cases of overpayment.
• In all other cases, fees are non‑refundable.

Duplicates of evaluations and translations

• If an evaluation or translation was completed within the last 10 years, customers may request duplicate copies.
• Globe reserves the right to refuse a duplicate for any reason.

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