CHECKLIST FOR REVIEWING FOREIGN DEGREE RECOGNITION DOSSIERS
(Applicable where the application has been rejected or subject to a request for supplementation)
1. Review of the Original Degree
☐ The degree was issued by a legally recognized educational institution abroad
☐ The name of the institution and the training program are consistent with the education system of the issuing country
☐ The degree does not fall under illegal joint programs or unrecognized training schemes
☐ The stated duration of study is not abnormal (unreasonably short or illogical)
2. Review of the Training Program
☐ The mode of study (on-campus / online / blended) complied with applicable regulations at the time of study
☐ The program is not classified as non-recognizable in Vietnam
☐ Supporting documents are available to evidence actual study duration, especially for online or distance learning programs
3. Review of Academic Records
☐ The academic transcript is complete and consistent with the degree
☐ Personal information on the degree and transcript matches exactly
☐ Certification of study duration is provided where required by the competent authority
☐ No core or essential courses are missing when compared to standard training requirements
4. Review of Consular Legalization & Translation
☐ The degree and transcript have been properly consular legalized in accordance with regulations
☐ The Vietnamese translation is accurate and free from specialized terminology errors
☐ The notarization/certification of the translation is valid and effective
5. Review of Declared Information
☐ All declared information in the application fully corresponds with the supporting documents
☐ There are no discrepancies regarding: institution name, field of study, or study period
☐ No mandatory documents required by the receiving authority are omitted
6. Review of the Grounds for Rejection
☐ It has been clearly identified whether the rejection was based on formal deficiencies or substantive issues
☐ A written response specifying the legal grounds for rejection or request for supplementation is available
☐ There is no confusion between “rejection of recognition” and “request for dossier supplementation.”
7. Review of the Subsequent Handling Strategy
☐ There is a sufficient legal basis to supplement, explain, or resubmit the dossier
☐ The dossier should not be re-submitted in the same form as the previously rejected one
☐ The appropriate timing and method of re-submission have been determined to minimize the risk of repeated rejection
IMPORTANT NOTE
A rejected dossier does not necessarily mean that degree recognition is no longer possible.
In many cases, rejection results from improper dossier preparation, flawed legal logic, or an inadequate explanation strategy.
Applicants are advised to submit the entire rejected dossier to HT Legal VN Law Firm for review, assessment, and consultation on an appropriate handling strategy before resubmission.
HT LEGAL VN LAW FIRM – LEGAL SUPPORT FOR FOREIGN DEGREE RECOGNITION IN VIETNAM
HT Legal VN Law Firm provides legal advisory and handling services for foreign degree recognition dossiers in accordance with Vietnamese law, including:
- Legal review of degrees, training programs, and modes of study
- Assessment of reasons for rejection or requests for supplementation
- Legal advice on explanation, supplementation, and resubmission strategies on a case-by-case basic
- Ongoing legal support to minimize the risk of repeated rejection or prolonged processing
Applicants are encouraged to submit rejected foreign degree recognition dossiers to HT Legal VN Law Firm for legal review and strategic consultation prior to re-submission.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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