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INTERNATIONAL
Comprehensive Staffing Solutions is also open to foreign applicants. We offer immigration, licensing and credentialing assistance. In this section you will find helpful information regarding applying for licensure in certain states. The agencies you need to contact in order to qualify to sit for the US Licensure Examination. And answers to some immigration questions you may have.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1) I’m a physical therapist where can apply for educational credential evaluation?
Deciding which credential evaluation agency you would apply would vary from state to state. In our case, since we service only New York and New Jersey, we suggest that you apply verification from either of the following:
NEW JERSEY
International Consultants of Delaware, Inc.
625 Barksdale Road, Suite 109
Newark, DE 19711-3258 USA
Applicant Inquiries: (302) 737-8715
Facsimile: (302) 737-8756
E-mail: icd@icdel.com
Website: http://www.icdel.com
NEW YORK
Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy(FCCPT)
511 Wythe St.
Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
(703) 684-8406 (voice)
Facsimile: (703) 684-8715
E:mail: nyverification@fccpt.org
Website: www.fccpt.org
NOTE: FCCPT is accepted in other states. For more information of other states accepting FCCPT evaluation you may visit www.fccpt.org.
2) I’m a physical therapist, after I apply for verification with FCCPT what should I do next?
You can go online at NYSED website, and download Form 1 Application for First Registration. Complete it and send it to the address below with the corresponding fee.
NEW YORK
NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
Division of Professional Licensing Services
Physical Therapy Unit
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
(518) 474-3817, ext. 270 (voice)
(518) 402-5354 (fax)
opunit3@mail.nysed.gov
NOTE: For all state States Licensing Authorities, please visit this site http://www.fsbpt.org/licensing/index.asp
3) I’m a physical Therapist, after I apply for verification with ICD for NJ what should I do next?
After you finish your credential evaluation with ICDEL, you need to contact the State of New Jersey and request an application packet for licensure. The packet will be mailed to you, since the application is not available online.
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey
New Jersey State Board of PT
PO Box 45014
Newark, NJ 07101
Phone: (973) 504-6455
Email: gartlands@dca.lps.state.nj.us
NOTE: 45:9-37.22 Requirements for licensure as physical therapist Sec. 12. C . Possess at least a master's degree from an accredited college or university, except for an applicant who prior to January 1, 2003 , possessed a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; ( New Jersey)
NOTE: For all state States Licensing Authorities, please visit this site http://www.fsbpt.org/licensing/index.asp
4) I’m an Occupational Therapist I’m interested in applying for New YorkLicensure? Where should I apply for credential evaluation?
You need to apply BOTH from NBCOT and CGFNS. You can download application forms from their website.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT Ò )
The Eugene B. Casey Building
800 South Frederick Avenue
Suite 200
Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4150
(301) 990-7979
Fax (301) 869-8492
Website: www.nbcot.org
Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools or ICHP
3600 Market Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2651 USA
Automated Phone System (to check status): (215) 599-6200
Business Office: (215) 222-8454
Applicant Inquiries: (215) 349-8767
Customer Service Facsimile: (215) 662-0425
Telex: 402409 CGFNS PHA
Cable: CGFNS, Philadelphia, USA
E-mail: info@cgfns.org
Website: www.cgfns.org
5) How can I get an application for Visa Screen Certification?
Physical Therapists can apply either from:
CGFNS - if applicant has NO US License
FCCPT - if Applicants holds US License
Occupational Therapists
CGFNS - if applicant has NO US License
NBCOT - if applicant passed NBCOT exam
NURSES
CGFNS - applicant should have at least one (1) active license
NOTE: For more information about applying for visa screen, you may visit each agency’s site at www.fccpt.org, www.nbcot.org, and www.cgfns.org
6) Where can I get information about the TOEFL and TSE Examinations?
TOEL and TSE Exam are conducted in many test locations worldwide. You can obtain information regarding test sites and exam dates for English language proficiency examinations by contacting or visiting their website:
Educational Testing Services
PO Box 6151
Princeton , NJ 08541-6151
Phone: (609) 771-7100
Fax: (609) 771-7500
Website: www.ets.org
7) I’m a nurse, I need to take IELTS examination. Where can I get information about IELTS Examination?
IELTS Exam is conducted in many test locations worldwide. You can obtain information regarding test centers and exam dates for IELTS examinations by visiting www.ielts.org.
8) What are the documents that I need to submit to your office in order to qualify for H1B/Immigrant Application?
REQUIREMENTS FOR H1B/ IMMIGRANT PETITION
Resume’
Employment Contract
License Registration or Score Report – US Licensure
Visa Screen Certificate
Education Approval
Diploma
Transcript of Record
Local License Certificate
Copy of PRC ID
Employment Certification
Marriage Certificate
Birth Certificate of Principal and Beneficiary/ies
Passport Copy
I-94 Card, if in the US
6 pcs. 2x2 picture ( For Immigrant Applicants ONLY)
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