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Credentials Verification Service for New York State®

Why does my Credentials Verification Service for New York State order status say ‘Ready for Submission?’

180 days after you apply (90 days for Canadian applicants), your order status in CGFNS Connect will change to ‘Ready…

How long does the Credentials Verification Service for New York State take?

CGFNS can issue a report to the New York State Education Department within weeks of receiving all the required documents…

For the Credentials Verification Service for New York State service, what happens after CGFNS receives all the information from schools and licensing authorities?

After receiving documents from your schools and/or licensing bodies, CGFNS must verify their authenticity and ensure that all provided information…

How do I apply for Credentials Verification Service for New York State?

Begin by creating a CGFNS Connect account. Complete an application for the Credentials Verification Service for New York State from the…

Do I need to have passed the NCLEX-RN exam to practice in New York State?

With CGFNS’s Credentials Verification Service for New York State, you have one year—without having passed the NCLEX-RN exam—to practice nursing…

What is the Credential Verification Service for New York State (CVS)?

The Credential Verification Service for New York State (CVS) verifies the authenticity of international education and licensure credentials for the…

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Becoming a Nurse in the United States 13

Certification Program & Qualifying Exam 6

CGFNS Standards and Policies 3

Choosing the Correct Service 1

Credentials Evaluation Service 7

Credentials Verification Service for New York State® 6

English Language Proficiency Documents 2

eSAVED ™ (Extended Storage of Authenticated and Verified Electronic Documents) 11

General Document Submission 5

How to Submit Documents 0