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Credentials Evaluation Service Professional Report
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Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) Professional Report Application

Price

$390.00

Description

A comprehensive analysis of the credentials earned by a nurse educated outside of the United States

Re-Evaluation

$225.00

Additional CES Professional Report prepared after an initial Professional Report has been issued.

Reprocess an Expired Application

$170.00

Continues an expired initial CES application within 12 months after expiration to allow another 12 months to receive necessary documentation to issue a CES Professional Report (only one reprocess application accepted after initial CES application expires)

Additional Report Recipients (cost per recipient)

$100.00

Add more report recipients in addition to the one recipient included in the CES application fee

English Language Proficiency Report (cost per report)

$85.00

A report for those applying to a U.S. state board of nursing that requires verification of English language proficiency with passing English test results or confirmation of English test exemption, to be included with a CES Professional Report. NOTE: CGFNS does not accept the at-home versions of English Language Proficiency exams.

Additional License/Registration Evaluation (cost per credential)

$75.00

Additional non-U.S. license/registration evaluated, in addition to the two non-U.S. licenses/registrations already included in the CES application fee

Duplicate Report for Applicant (cost per report

$75.00

An unofficial copy of an applicant’s Professional Report will be available to view and download in the applicant’s CGFNS Connect account for an additional 12 months

Credentials Evaluation Service Academic Report

This report is designed to meet the needs of applicants pursuing further education in U.S. institutions of higher learning.

 

Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) Academic Report Application

$385.00

Report for those who are educated outside the United States pursuing further education in U.S. institutions of higher learning

Expedited Review Service

$295.00

Expedited Review within 10 business days after all required documents are in an active CES Academic Report application

Re-Evaluation

$250.00

Additional CES Academic Report prepared after an initial Academic Report has been issued

Reprocess an Expired Application

$160.00

Continues an expired initial CES application within 12 months after expiration to allow another 12 months to receive necessary documentation to complete and issue a CES Academic Report (only one reprocess application accepted after initial CES application expires)

Additional Report Recipients (cost per recipient)

$100.00

Add more report recipients in addition to the one recipient included in the CES application fee

Additional License/Registration Evaluation (cost per credential)

$75.00

Additional non-U.S. license/registration evaluated, in addition to the two non-U.S. licenses/registrations already included in the CES application fee

 Additional Academic Credential Evaluation
(cost per credential)

$75.00

Additional academic credential evaluated, in addition to the two academic credentials already included in the CES application fee

Duplicate Report for Applicant (cost per report)

$75.00

An unofficial copy of an applicant’s Academic Report will be available to view and download in the applicant’s CGFNS Connect account for an additional 12 months

Credentials Evaluation Service For New York State

The Credentials Verification Service for New York State verifies the authenticity of international education and licensure credentials for the State of New York.

 
 

Application

$385.00

For individuals educated outside the United States pursuing licensure to practice in New York State.

Re-Application

$360.00

An official copy of previously issued CVS report sent to the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

Reissue Report (each)

$100.00

An official copy of previously issued CVS report sent to the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

eDas - edocument Authentication Service Report

A value-added service that reviews and verifies transcripts, licenses and other documents from primary sources for authenticity.

eDas – Document Authentication Service Report

$240.00

Report to 1 recipient

eDas – Document Authentication Service Report

$240.00

Report to 1 recipient

VisaScreen: Visa Credential Assessment

The VisaScreen® Service is a comprehensive screening program for health care professionals who are not U.S. citizens and are seeking an occupational visa to work in the United States.

VisaScreen® Application

$615.00

Initial VisaScreen® application. Includes VisaScreen® Certificate

Expedited Review Service

$550.00

Expedited Review within 5 business days after all required documents are in an active VisaScreen application. VisaScreen® Certificate is mailed with next day express delivery.

Renewal Application

$315.00

For renewing an existing VisaScreen Certificate that will expire in less than 6 months or has expired within the last 6 months. Certificates with expiration dates more than 6 months from the current date, a new VisaScreen Application is required to issue another Certificate.

Replacement Certificate

$150.00

Replace an original VisaScreen® Certificate. Limit one (1) per applicant

Certificate Verification Letter

$100.00

Designated recipient receives an official letter that applicant was issued a VisaScreen® certificate. Allow 10 business days for delivery

CGFNS Certificate Program

Successful completion of the Certification Program results in a CGFNS Certificate that is valid for life.

 

Certification Program Initial Application

$475.00

Initial application includes the credentials evaluation, the CGFNS Qualifying Exam®, and ELP verification.

Re-Examination Fee

$375.00

Examination fee for those who do not pass the CGFNS Qualifying Exam® on their first attempt.

Reprocess an Expired Application

$190.00

Reinstates an expired Certification Program application for an additional 12 months if payment is made within 12 months of expiration of the Initial Application.

Reprocess an Expired Re-Examination Application

$190.00

Reinstates an expired Re-Examination application for an additional 12 months if payment is made within 12 months of expiration of the Initial Application.

Replacement CGFNS Certificate

$150.00

Replacement of original Certification Program Certificate.

Certificate Verification Letter

$100.00

Official letter verifying that an applicant was issued a Certification Program Certificate.

CGFNS Self-Assessment

$50.00

We created the web-based CGFNS Self-Assessment tool to help you prepare for the CGFNS Qualifying Exam® using REAL questions from previous exams. You can even customize it to reflect your learning style: Practice taking the exam under the same conditions as the Qualifying Exam or work at your own pace. These two forms of the Self-Assessment available for $45USD each.

Additional Fees

Resend Certificate Fee

$100.00

This is the fee that is charged when a certificate has to be resent after the express mail service returns the certificate because of an address error or no one is available at the address to sign for the package.

Return Check Fee

$75.00

This is the fee that is charged when your check is returned because of insufficient funds in your account.

Credit Card Denial Fee

$75.00

This is the fee that is charged when your credit card denies payment.

Policies
Time limits for applications and payment

Applicants applying for the following services are given 12 months to meet the requirements of an order:

  • CGFNS Certification Program
  • Credentials Evaluation Service
  • VisaScreen®: Visa Credentials Assessment

Orders will expire within 12 months if:

  • Applicant is not registered to take the CGFNS Qualifying Exam® for the Certification Program
  • A Credentials Evaluation Service report has not been issued
  • An ICHP VisaScreen® certificate has not been issued
  • Fee payment(s) has not been received in full

If a paid-in-full application expires, an applicant has up to 12 months to apply for a reprocess (another 12 months on that application) and fully pay the reprocess fee. Only one reprocess application is accepted after an initial application expires.

An applicant does not qualify for reprocess if the order is not paid in full, or if fees paid were applied to
previous services, and the initial application order expires. A new application must be submitted and
paid in full to have 12 months to process the application and complete all the requirements. The subsequent
12 months begins when we receive the new application.

 

Refund policy

CGFNS has a “no refund” policy for all programs, products and services.

 

What your fees help us to do

The fees reflect the cost associated with processing applications/orders, scanning documents, reviewing
applicant credentials and files, postage and, as applicable, obtaining academic records/transcripts, validating
license/registration/diploma, preparing reports/certificates and administering the CGFNS Qualifying Exam®.

 

Appeal Request Service

You may submit a written notice of appeal to CGFNS for review. CGFNS will review the request and you will be notified whether your appeal request is granted or denied.

If your appeal request is accepted by the CGFNS International Appeals Committee, you will receive a letter outlining the next steps in the process. There is a service fee of $500 for the appeals process. This fee will be returned if your appeal is approved and the original decision overturned.