In a recent decision, USCIS
demanded FCCPT issue Type 1 Certificates ONLY to graduates of
university programs whose diploma reads “Master’s Degree” and who have at least
202.1 credit hours. Any graduate of a
program that is equivalent to a US Master’s Degree will no longer be eligible
to enter the US and practice Physical Therapy.
In 2017, applicants will need a DPT to obtain a Type 1 Certificate.
Type 1 Certificate renewals will
not be subject to this new ruling.
Renewal applications do not examine education, but only licensure and
verification of English proficiency. PTs
with a current Type 1 can renew the Type 1 Certificate without being subject to
the new standard. However, if the Type 1
expires, the PT will have to make a new application and will be subject to the
new standard.
Type 1 Certificates are valid for
five years from the date of issue. MU strongly advises PTs to
timely renew their Type 1 Certification so that they can continue to maintain
their immigration status and their ability to work in the US.
does this applies for CGFNS PT applicants?
ReplyDeleteNo - this blog post is for FCCPT Type I certificates.
ReplyDeleteDoes this apply to EB2/EB3 holders?
ReplyDeleteYes - if they have FCCPT Type I certificates they should not let them expire.
DeleteI have FCCPT type I due for renewal in February 2017. I called the FCCPT help desk and the employee told me that I must wait for it to expire and then apply for renewal as if I apply now--it will RE-EVALUATE and then as a secondary service will renew. Please advise. Thanks
ReplyDeleteFCCPT has told MU that you can renew your Type 1 up to 90 days in advance of the expiration.
DeleteDoes this apply to PT's who are already green card holders?
ReplyDeleteI think you don't need visascreen once you're green card holder. You don't need it for citizenship either. You're good!
DeleteNo - you do not need the Visa SCreen once you have your green card!
Delete@ding: you are of course correct
DeleteI have an approved I-140 for EB3, do I still need to renew my FCCPT Type 1 certificate?
ReplyDeleteyes
DeleteSir,
ReplyDeleteI already have a type 1 visa screen certificate which will expire 2018? what should i do? can i renew it this year? do i need to take toefl again?
The TOEFL has to be current. This I am pretty sure.
DeleteI'am a green card holder. My FCCPT has already expired. I'm planning to take my doctorate degree.Do I still need to renew my FCCPT?
ReplyDeleteHello Sir,
ReplyDeleteMy Type 1 visa screen is expiring in December 2020. Will I need to have a re-evaluation if I apply 90 days before the expiry date?
Regards