Tuesday, December 1, 2009

CGFNS Reauthorized

CGFNS was reauthorized by the Department of Homeland Security to issue Visa Screens and Healthcare Worker Certificates, effective November 19, 2009. The reissuance is valid for seven years and covers all seven occupations covered under INA 212(a)(5)(C). The seven occupations are: registered and licensed vocational nurses, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, audiologists, medical technologists, medical technicians, occupational therapists, and physicians assistants.

The full press release is available on CGFNS’ website.
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  1. helenDecember 2, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    Cris,
    Hi! My visa screen will expire in 2011. Hoping really that visa will become available by next year or else I'll really have to have my IELTS Exam again. Thanks for the info Cris...

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  2. piousDecember 2, 2009 at 5:22 AM

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  3. piousDecember 2, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    hi cris

    It means who have visa screening certificate 5 years validity,it is to be extended to 2 years more,isn't?
    what about IELTS validity?

    thanks

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  4. UnknownDecember 2, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    My first blog posting from MU, Inc. Keep up the good work.

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  5. MU LawDecember 2, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Thanks for the kind words, Matthew.

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  6. Binys RecipesDecember 2, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    hi Chris,
    my visascreen expires the coming june.i need to reapply for it. Do i need to retake my IELTS for the same.thx.
    rose

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  7. UnknownDecember 2, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Hi Chris,
    My visascreen expires the coming August.Can i extend it to 2 more years?

    Appreciate your reply.

    Thanks
    Thomas

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  8. UnknownDecember 3, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    Hi Chris,

    My visascreen expires in 2012. Can I extend it for futher two years without re-taking IELTS? Pls advise

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  9. BlakeDecember 3, 2009 at 3:46 PM

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