United States | USCIS approves new healthcare credentialing organization

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approved a new immigration-related credentialing organization for certain healthcare workers.

Key Points:

• USCIS approved the application from credentialing organization International Education Evaluations, LLC, on Oct. 25.
• International Education Evaluations, LLC, may now issue certificates and certified statements for individuals seeking to enter the U.S. for the primary purpose of working as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses or licensed vocational nurses.
• Further information about credentialing for healthcare workers is available here.

Additional Information: The Immigration and Nationality Act and Department of Homeland Security regulations require individuals who seek immigrant or nonimmigrant visas in the U.S. for the purpose of working in certain healthcare occupations earn a certificate from an authorized credentialing organization.

This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.

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