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CGFNS

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) is a qualifying examination that is required from graduates of nursing schools located outside of the United States of America who are interested in practicing as registered nurses in the U.S. It tests candidates' nursing knowledge and their understanding and use of English language skills. The successful candidates are awarded a CGFNS Certificate when they have passed both the nursing section and the English language section of the examination.

VisaScreen® Program

About the VisaScreen ProgramThe U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires, under section 343 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, internationally-educated healthcare professionals, such as:

  • Registered Nurses
  • Physical Therapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Physician Assistants
  • Clinical Laboratory Technicians (Medical Technicians)
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientists (Medical Laboratory Technologists)
  • Speech Language Pathologists
  • Speech Language Audiologists
  • Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurses

seeking temporary or permanent occupational visas as well as those who are seeking Trade NAFTA (TN) status, to first obtain a CGFNS/ICHP VisaScreen Certificate as part of the visa process. VisaScreen is administered by the International Commission on Healthcare Professions (ICHP) a division of CGFNS International.

 

Fees for VisaScreen®: Visa Credentials Assessment Fee

• VisaScreen®: Initial Certificate
Valid for five years ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $448.001

• VisaScreen®: Re-Process an Expired Initial Order
Initial order was paid in full and applicant did not meet the requirements of the VisaScreen® program within the first 12 months of placing the initial order and wants to continue with the service -------------------------------------------- $128.002

• VisaScreen®: Renewal Certificate
Valid for five years -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------$250.001

• VisaScreen®: Verification of Certificate Letter
Verifies that a VisaScreen® Certificate was issued ------------------------------------------------------------------------ $75.00

•VisaScreen®: Replacement Certificate
Replaces a missing original VisaScreen® Certificate (limit 1) --------------------------------------------------------------$100.00

• Appeal revocation VisaScreen® Certificate or 212(r) Certified Statement -------------------------------------------- $100.00

There are two methods of applying for CGFNS International services.

Apply Online for Services

Use this on-line service to:


  • Open an account to purchase CGFNS International service(s)
  • Submit your application for service(s)
  • Change your contact information
  • Check the status of your application(s)

New Users

Existing Users

Download a VisaScreen® Application Handbook

Application Handbooks Include:

  1. Information on the VisaScreen®
  2. Program and application process
    Instructions to complete the application
  3. Application Forms, additional forms and reference materials
  4. Guidelines for communicating with CGFNS International

 

VisaScreen® Program

Requirements for the VisaScreen® Program

About the English Language Proficiency Exam

FAQs for the VisaScreen® Program

212(r) Certified Statement

 

NCLEX Review Materials

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