Federal Register #USCIS-2025-0009

USCIS Approves The Evaluation Company as Credentialing Organization for Health Care Worker Immigration

This award notice announces the approval of The Evaluation Company as a credentialing organization for health care workers seeking immigration to the United States. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Credentialing Organizations Mentioned: - The Evaluation Company (newly approved) - Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS, now TruMerit) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT) - Scope of Authorization: - The Evaluation Company is authorized to certify registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and licensed vocational nurses for immigration purposes - Notable Requirements: - Approval is valid for five years - Credentialing organizations are subject to periodic review and public notification per DHS regulations - No products or services are being procured; this is an award of authorization, not a purchase

Description

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has approved The Evaluation Company as a new credentialing organization authorized to issue certificates for certain health care workers for immigration purposes. This approval allows the company to certify registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and licensed vocational nurses seeking to work in the United States. The authorization is valid for five years, from March 27, 2026, to March 27, 2031. This notice informs the public of the approval and the regulatory framework governing credentialing organizations for health care workers under immigration law.

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