innova educational services

What innova educational services does

Innova Educational Services is a Doral, Florida-based educational consulting firm that helps foreign-educated professionals obtain U.S. recognition of their academic credentials and supporting immigration documentation. Operating as a DBA of Sigma Nova Investments LLC since 2019, the firm targets a primary customer segment of immigrant professionals in the United States, with secondary segments of immigration attorneys and their clients, and a small B2B vertical serving higher education institutions and investors in Florida. The company also draws clients from Mexico, Colombia, and Nicaragua.

The product portfolio centers on foreign credential evaluations (document-by-document and course-by-course, executed through NACES- and AICE-affiliated agencies) and a tightly bundled suite of immigration-support documents including expert opinion letters for EB-1, EB-2 NIW, H-1B, O-1, L-1, and P-1 petitions, professional plans, business plans for EB-2 NIW, E-1/E-2, L-1, and EB-5 categories, migratory CV drafting, labor competency certification (in partnership with Saberes Corporate University), and ATA-certified translation. The technology stack is a web-based service platform anchored by the InnovaCentral client portal for document submission and status tracking, a public document validation system for certificate verification by third parties, DocuSign for encrypted digital signatures, and Square for appointment booking and payment processing, with PCI-DSS-compliant payment gateways. The firm is staffed by 1–10 employees supported by a network of 868 expert consultants including 80+ professor specialties from accredited universities, plus ATA-certified translators, CHEP-certified higher education professionals, and licensed notaries.

The business model is a professional-services consultancy with sales-led and inside-sales motions: prospects contact the firm via phone, WhatsApp, email, or SquareUp appointment booking, receive a free initial consultation, and then engage on a quote-based, transactional basis with rush delivery available for an additional fee. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; billing is pay-as-you-go with credit/debit card or Zelle, no cash. Revenue is generated from six core professional-services streams: academic credential evaluations, expert opinion letters, business and professional plans, labor competency certification, certified translation, and migratory CV drafting. The firm is founder-led (Shirley Smith, Founder & CEO), has no disclosed external funding, and has built industry positioning through USPTO trademark registration, BBB A+ accreditation, ATA Corporate Membership, and memberships in CIQG, TAICEP, NAFSA, and FAPSC.

Name

innova educational services

Legal name

Sigma Nova Investments LLC

Website

https://innovaevaluations.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Innova Educational Services is a Doral, Florida-based educational consulting firm providing foreign credential evaluations, expert opinion letters, business and professional plans, and immigration-support documentation for immigrant professionals in the United States and selected Latin American markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Consulting / Credential Evaluation Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workplace & Career Integration for Immigrants (Credentialing, Job Readiness) (EDAAADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Visa Documentation, Translation, Notarization & Apostille Services (EDAIADAD), Language Assessment, Placement Testing & Proficiency Certification Tools (EDAFAOAH)

Keywords

• Credential evaluation services
• Foreign credential evaluation
• Immigration documentation services
• Expert opinion letters
• Educational consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Doral

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Academic Credential Evaluation Services: Foreign credential evaluation services including document-by-document and course-by-course evaluations performed through NACES/AICE affiliated agencies. Services include degree equivalency reports, grade conversions, and official translations.
2. Expert Opinion Letters: Expert opinion letters drafted by qualified professionals in various industries to support academic or professional trajectories for immigration purposes. Includes USCIS petition support for EB-1, EB-2 NIW, H-1B, O-1, L-1, P-1 visa categories.
3. Business and Professional Plans: Development of structured business plans and professional plans for corporate, investment, or immigration purposes (EB-2 NIW, E1, E2, L1, EB-5 visas).
4. Labor Competency Certification: Evaluation and formal documentation of technical and professional skills acquired through experience, in partnership with Saberes Corporate University.
5. Official Certified Translation: Certified official translation services performed by ATA Corporate Members, covering academic and professional documents.
6. Migratory CV: Design and drafting of specialized resumes structured specifically as evidence and supporting documentation for immigration procedures in the United States.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Innova Educational Services provides foreign credential evaluation services (document-by-document and course-by-course) performed through NACES/AICE-affiliated agencies, plus immigration-support documentation including expert opinion letters, business plans, and professional plans for U.S. visa petitions. It also delivers labor competency certifications (in partnership with Saberes Corporate University), certified official translations by ATA corporate members, and migratory CV drafting for foreign-educated professionals and immigrants in the United States.

Product overview

Innova Educational Services operates as an educational consulting firm offering a unified platform of credential evaluation and immigration support services. The core offering centers on Foreign Credential Evaluations (document-by-document and course-by-course equivalency assessments) performed through NACES/AICE-affiliated agencies. This foundation supports interconnected services including Expert Opinion Letters, Professional Plans, and Business Plans designed for immigration petition stages (Initial Application, RFE, NOID). Additional services include Labor Competency Certification, Migratory CV preparation, and Certified Translation via ATA membership. The company maintains an online client portal (InnovaCentral) for document management and a public Document Validation system for verification. Corporate Services extend the offering to higher education institutions in Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InnovaCentral: Client portal used for managing services and document submissions

Products and services

• Foreign Credential Evaluation - Document by Document (Equivalencia de Títulos) Comprehensive analysis evaluating foreign academic degrees or diplomas (High School, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral) against U.S. educational standards, conducted by NACES or AICE-affiliated agencies. For foreign-educated professionals and immigrants needing U.S. credential recognition.
• Foreign Credential Evaluation - Course by Course / Grade Equivalency (Evaluación de Credenciales Curso por Curso) Detailed analysis of individual courses, subjects, credits, and grades from foreign study programs to calculate Grade Point Average (GPA) and establish U.S. equivalencies. Standard 20 business day delivery with optional expedited tiers (12, 8, or 5 business days).
• Expert Opinion Letter (Carta de Opinión de Experto) Research document drafted by qualified professionals providing evidence of extraordinary ability for immigration applications, supporting visa petitions (EB-1, EB-2 NIW, H-1B, O-1, L-1, P-1) including Initial Petitions, RFEs, or NOIDs. Pricing varies with complexity.
• Business Plan (Plan de Negocio) Structured business plan describing company structure, strategy, operations, and financial projections for visa applications (EB-2 NIW, E1, E2, L1, EB-5) or bank loan purposes. Includes $200 correction fee for business plan revisions.
• Professional Plan (Plan Profesional) Professional plan supporting immigration applications by documenting career trajectory, achievements, and expertise for visa petition stages. Designed for professionals pursuing U.S. immigration benefits.
• Labor Competency Certification (Certificación de Competencias Laborales) Formal recognition of labor competencies acquired through work experience or non-formal training, evaluating skills in areas such as Office IT, Marketing, Sales, Business Administration, Project Management, and Graphic Design. Delivered in partnership with Saberes Corporate University. Includes Labor Profile Evaluation Letter and equivalency diploma with 10 business day standard delivery and $100 correction fee after 7 days.
• Migratory CV (CV Migratorio) Specialized résumé design and drafting structured as evidence and supporting documentation for immigration procedures in the United States. For visa petitioners needing a U.S.-formatted immigrant CV.
• Certified Official Translation (Traducción Oficial Certificada) Certified translation services performed by ATA (American Translators Association) Corporate Members, providing literal and accurate translations of academic documents from foreign languages to English. For individuals needing official translations of foreign-language academic records.
• Corporate Services for Higher Education Institutions and Investors (Servicios Corporativos) Services for higher education institutions and corporate investors requiring creation, licensing, evaluation, or accreditation of universities in Florida, USA. For institutional and investor clients in the education sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• 127 reviews with 5/5 stars on Google (Trustindex verified)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Saberes Corporate UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance for competency certification services. Through this partnership, clients can obtain recognition or equivalency of non-formal studies and work experience. Saberes University delivers digital certificates and digital badges upon qualification. Saberes Corporate University follows GlobalCCU (Global Council of Corporate Universities) principles for educational materials and programs within the enterprise context.
• NACES-affiliated Credential Evaluation AgenciescoreOthersCollaborates with credential evaluation companies officially affiliated with NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services). Evaluations are performed by these certified agencies to determine foreign academic credential equivalency in the United States.
• AICE-affiliated Credential Evaluation AgenciescoreOthersCollaborates with credential evaluation companies officially affiliated with AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluators). These agencies provide credential evaluation services for foreign academic documents.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Joseph Silny & Associates (JS&A): JS&A is a NACES-affiliated credential evaluation service headquartered in Florida, providing foreign credential equivalency reports for immigration, education, and employment purposes. Geographic and service overlap with Innova.
• International Education Research Foundation (IERF): IERF is a long-standing NACES-affiliated credential evaluation provider serving foreign-educated professionals and immigration applicants. Directly comparable to Innova on core credential evaluation services and immigration-support documentation.
• Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE): ECE is a NACES-affiliated credential evaluation service that provides the same foreign degree equivalency reports and course-by-course analyses as Innova. Operates as a direct competitor in the same primary product category.
• International Education Evaluations (IEE): IEE provides foreign credential evaluations with course-by-course and document-by-document reports for immigration and academic purposes. Comparable service model and target customer base to Innova.
• Scholaro: Scholaro offers credential evaluation services and GPA conversion tools, with a digitally delivered product model focused on international students and professionals. Emerging direct competitor with similar online service delivery.
• SpanTran: SpanTran provides foreign credential evaluation and translation services, with strong emphasis on serving Spanish-speaking populations in the US. Closely aligned with Innova's bilingual positioning and primary service offerings.
• Foundation for International Services (FIS): FIS is a NACES-affiliated credential evaluation and translation service catering to international students, professionals, and immigration applicants. Direct competitor across credential evaluation and certified translation services.
• World Education Services (WES): WES is the largest foreign credential evaluation service in North America, offering document-by-document and course-by-course evaluations, credential verification, and immigration-support documentation. Direct competitor to Innova's core credential evaluation offering.

Emerging players

• Boundless (Immigration Services): Boundless is a tech-enabled immigration services platform that helps individuals navigate visa applications. While not a direct credential evaluator, it serves the same immigrant professional customer base that drives demand for Innova's services.

Others

• Saberes Corporate University: Strategic partner of Innova for the Labor Competency Certification service, providing digital certificates and badges through GlobalCCU-aligned enterprise education programs. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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