Comments on: Filing the Visa Screen Certificate for Foreign-Trained Occupational Therapists in the United States

By: Iris

Iris — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:45:04 +0000

Hello lovejca78,

Happy new year! You may renew now that your English tests are till current. I would advise you not to delay renewing.

By: lovejca78

lovejca78 — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:23:51 +0000

What if my Visa screen is expired for a year, do I have to file an initial certificate or just the renewal? My English test is still current. Is there any chance that the issuance of the certificate be expidited if an appointment date for interview is a month away?

By: Iris De La Calzada

Iris De La Calzada — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:41:09 +0000

Hello Elma,

I’m so sorry for this late reply. I would suggest going back to your college or university to inquire about possible job postings, or checking the Philippines Overseas Employment Administration to check if there are any hirings. Key to getting hired is getting the appropriate, qualifying examinations. Now would be a good time to work on those requirements. Good luck.

By: Iris De La Calzada

Iris De La Calzada — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:37:23 +0000

Hello Gary,

You may give a copy of your VCVC to your immigration lawyer as it is part of the supporting documentation for your pathway to citizenship in the US. Congratulations.

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:51:55 +0000

Hi.. I have received my VCVC from NBCOT, what should be the next step.

By: elma perez

elma perez — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:08:54 +0000

hi ,i came across this website,im a pt but have no local license..am i qualified to have my credentials evaluated for possible job hunting in the us.

By: Iris De La Calzada

Iris De La Calzada — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:58:13 +0000

Maria Melissa,

Are you an OTR or a nurse? If your Visa Screen is not expiring yet, you need to send a formal letter of request for correction to ICHP to let them know about this error. If your Visa Screen is about to expire and you are about to renew, make sure you fill out the form properly (NOTE: Item #3)of this link: http://www.cgfns.org/files/pdf/apps/VisaScreenReApp.pdf

I hope this helps. Let me know how else I can help you.

Good luck,

Iris

By: Iris De La Calzada

Iris De La Calzada — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:50:18 +0000

Hello Imee,

I forgot to mention that each state has a different ways of performing the credentialling process for each profession. Consider the state rules and regulations for your profession in the state of your entry. If you are going to work as a pharmacist in Delaware, check the regulations for credentialling in the state of Delaware. Also, it will help if you are guided properly by an immigration lawyer to prepare your documents for you.

By: Iris De La Calzada

Iris De La Calzada — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:44:54 +0000

Hello Imee,

I’m so sorry I did not see this one sooner. Are you already in the US? The Visa Screen is required for those foreign workers already in the US. For OTs like me, they are required within a year after passing the NBCOT Examinations. My suggestion is, do not apply for it until it is asked for. The Visa Screen is part of your required documents to maintain your immigration status once you pass your test and begin working in the US.

Best of luck!

Iris

By: maria melissa d. runez

maria melissa d. runez — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:48:29 +0000

hi, I have already a visa screen certificate..my problem is I want to change my name from ma. into complete maria .In my visa screen it is only written in ma . instead of complete maria. My real name is maria melissa d. runez. Im afraid that the consular officer might question this. What is the steps in order to inform the ICHP correction of name for visa screen certificate ..thank you .