USCIS has recently approved International Education Evaluations, LLC as a new credentialing organization for healthcare workers seeking to immigrate or adjust their status in the United States for employment in certain healthcare occupations. This approval is significant because it expands the list of organizations authorized to issue certificates required for these individuals to meet the immigration requirements set by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Key Points:
- Credentialing Requirement: For healthcare workers applying for immigration benefits (such as a change of status, adjustment of status, or admission as a nonimmigrant or immigrant), they must submit a certificate from an approved credentialing organization. This requirement is in place to ensure that foreign-trained professionals meet the necessary standards for U.S. healthcare employment.
- Approved Organizations: Previously, the only recognized organizations for issuing these certificates were:
- Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS),
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT),
- Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT).
Now, International Education Evaluations, LLC joins this list, providing an additional option for healthcare workers to obtain the required certification.
- Regulatory Framework: DHS regulations allow for the approval of additional credentialing organizations, provided they meet certain standards and have been reviewed in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services. USCIS has created a framework for these organizations to apply for approval, including the use of Form I-905 (Application for Authorization to Issue Certification for Health Care Workers).
This new approval will help streamline the credentialing process for healthcare workers seeking to work in the U.S., potentially easing the process for certain applicants who may not have had access to the previously approved organizations.
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