Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VisaScreen ® 1 May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VisaScreen® 2008 Statistics VisaScreen® 2006 – 2008 Comparative Statistics VisaScreen® Demographics & Renewal Information May 2009 VISASCREEN® ANALYSIS

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VISASCREN® 2008 STATISTICS May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International TOTAL 2008 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED 11,280 May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VisaScreen® 2008 Applications by Profession Registered Nurse (RN)10,415 92% Clinical Lab. Scientist (CLS) 644 6% Clinical Lab. Technician (CLT) 18.16% Physical Therapist (PT) 377 3% Occupational Therapist (OT) 17.15% Physician Assistant (PA) 15.13% Speech Language-Pathologist (SLP) 122 1% Audiologist (AUD) 8.07% Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 55.49% May 2009

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Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International TOTAL 2008 VISASCREN® CETIFICATES ISSUED 9,172 May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VisaScreen® 2008 Certificates Issued by Profession Registered Nurse (RN)8,368 91% Clinical Lab. Scientist (CLS) % Clinical Lab. Technician (CLT) 3.03% Physical Therapist (PT) % Occupational Therapist (OT) 9.10% Physician Assistant (PA) 8.09% Speech Language-Pathologist (SLP) 91 1% Audiologist (AUD) 3.03% Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 32.35% May 2009

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Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VISASCREN® COMPARATIVE STATISTICS May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VisaScreen® Applications by Profession Registered Nurse (RN)14,46711,60510,415 Clinical Lab. Scientist (CLS) Clinical Lab. Technician (CLT)2118 Physical Therapist (PT) Occupational Therapist (OT) Physician Assistant (PA)15 Speech Language-Pathologist (SLP) Audiologist (AUD)10 8 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) May 2009

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Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VisaScreen® Certificates Issued by Profession Registered Nurse (RN)15,84311,1868,368 Clinical Lab. Scientist (CLS) Clinical Lab. Technician (CLT) Physical Therapist (PT) Occupational Therapist (OT) Physician Assistant (PA) Speech Language-Pathologist (SLP) Audiologist (AUD) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) May 2009

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Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VISASCREEN® DEMOGRAPHICS AND RENEWAL INFORMATION May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VISASCREN® DEMOGRAPHICS May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VisaScreen® Demographics by Visa Category: Jan – Dec 2008 May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VISASCREN® RENEWAL INFORMATION May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VisaScreen® Renewal Pursuant to § Certificates for foreign health care workers: Expiration of certificate or certified statement The individual's certification or certified statement must be used for any admission into the United States, change of status within the United States, or adjustment of status within 5 years of the date that it is issued. May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VisaScreen® Renewal Policy With the passage of the Final Rules on September 23, 2003, VisaScreen® Certificates are valid for five years. Unless the applicant has obtained a permanent visa or has become a U.S. citizen, the VisaScreen® holder must re-apply to CGFNS and obtain a new certificate prior to the expiration date of the original one. May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VisaScreen® Renewal Procedures RENEWAL APPLICATION Application, fee and photo must be submitted before expiration of existing VisaScreen® or 212(r) certificate (6 months prior is encouraged). Effective July 1, 2008, the current fee is $ for a renewal. LICENSE VALIDATION All licenses ever held or obtained within past 5 years must be validated. Lifetime licenses must be validated if it has been 3 years since last validation May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VisaScreen® Renewal Procedures ENGLISH PROFICIENCY Non-exempt applicants must submit valid and passing English proficiency scores EDUCATION Transcripts from the initial application are deemed sufficient ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE New VisaScreen® certificate with an expiration date computed from original issuance date will be issued upon approval of all documents and materials May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VisaScreen® Renewal Applications: Jan - Dec 2008 May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VisaScreen® Renewals The potential pool of TN status applicants that may need a renewal certification when the original 2005 and 2005 VisaScreen® expires: (2009 Renewal) (2010 Renewal) Registered Nurses Physical Therapists Occupational Therapists 10 9 Clinical Laboratory Scientists (Medical Technologists) TOTAL May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VISASCREEN® RENEWALS AND ENGLISH PROFICIENCY May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VisaScreen® Renewals and English Proficiency English Proficiency test criteria will not apply to those who request a VisaScreen® renewal and who have been working in the U.S. for the immediate past 3 years. Employers of renewal applicants will be required to verify the 3 year working history. May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VisaScreen® Renewals and English Proficiency Facilitates renewals of TN’s and H1-B visa holders VisaScreen® Certificates. VisaScreen® certificate holders who remain in their country due to retrogression will be affected Those VisaScreen® holders who cannot document 3 years of the U.S. working experience will have to take the English proficiency exam. May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VISASCREEN® PROFESSIONS UPDATE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST PHYSICAL THERAPIST OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VisaScreen® and Medical Technologists CGFNS has taken the position that specialists in medical technology (e.g., cytotechnologists) are not subject to the VisaScreen® requirement. USCIS agrees that a VisaScreen® can not be issued in these instances, as specialists fall outside of the regulation, and will adhere to CGFNS’ decision on each individual case. As provided in 8 CFR (c), only the health care occupations listed are subject to the healthcare certification requirement. May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VisaScreen® and Physical and Occupational Therapists USCIS is rejecting H1-B and permanent visa petitions filed by PT’s and OT’s nullifying their VisaScreen® certificates. Challenging educational comparability based on Department of Labor (DOL) designation of master’s degree as entry level May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International VisaScreen® and Physical and Occupational Therapists CGFNS, FCCPT, NBCOT and AILA are contesting USCIS action: DOL erred in its analysis. CGFNS holds state licensure requirements rule over educational standards. Deterrent to foreign educated PT’s and OT’s seeking occupational visas. May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International FOREIGN EDUCATED PRACTICAL NURSES

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International Foreign Educated Practical Nurses Historically, practical nurse programs outside the U.S. are rare Majority of practical nurses who were educated outside the U.S. were first level nurses who did not qualify for CGFNS Qualifying Exam or NCLEX-RN Current proliferation of practical nurse programs, especially in Philippines, Haiti and Jamaica. May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International Foreign Educated Practical Nurses Practical nurses not recognized or regulated in those countries. No standards of education or practice to ensure quality or consistency of programs Promotes documentation fraud, misrepresentation and exploitation of nurses May 2009

Copyright ©2007 CGFNS International Foreign Educated Practical Nurses CGFNS supports consistency in U.S. licensure of foreign educated practical nurses –Require initial licensure from country of education. –Clear educational standards. –Government recognition, accreditation or approval of nursing program. May 2009