Terms and Conditions of the CGFNS Credential Verification Service for New York State Item 15. Your registration/licenses/certification Item 12. Your addresses Item 9: Your contact details Item 10. Social Security Number and/or New York State assigned number Item 8. The information in this handbook supersedes previously released handbooks and other documents and Web pages.ģ Table of contents Introduction to the CGFNS Credential Verification Service for New York State What does this service do? Information about the application process Document and File Retention Policy Information about the CGFNS VisaScreen : Visa Credentials Assessment What this handbook contains Ways to apply How to complete the Credential Verification Service for New York State application Item 1. All rights reserved.Ģ CGFNS contact information CGFNS Customer Care* +1 (215), extension 602 Appointments* +1 (215), extension 221 Mailing address PO Box 8628, Philadelphia, PA CGFNS website CGFNS Connect Apply/Check Status *check sidebar on for times CGFNS International. occupational therapists occupational therapy assistants physical therapists physical therapist assistants practical nurses registered nurses who are educated outside the United States and are seeking licensure in New York State Since 2001, CGFNS has verified the credentials of more than 48,000 health care workers educated outside the United States for New York State.
Once verified, the credentials are forwarded to the New York State Education Department to be evaluated as part of the applicant s licensure application. Through the Credential Verification Service for New York State program, CGFNS independently collects and verifies the authenticity of an applicant s credentials.
1 Credential Verification Service for New York State Application Handbook The State of New York requires that if you are applying for licensure as a registered nurse, practical nurse, physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, you must have your educational and licensure credentials verified by CGFNS International using the Credential Verification Service for New York State.