Credential Verification Service for New York State Data

The New York State Education Department requires that internationally-educated registered nurses, practical nurses, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants obtain independent verification of the authenticity of their credentials from a State Education Department approved credentials verification service. CGFNS is authorized to verify the credentials of internationally-educated healthcare professionals for New York State.

Queries about the CGFNS Qualifying Examination data below should be directed to: Dr. Catherine Davis, CGFNS Director of Global Research and Test Administration.

2007 Statistics for CGFNS Credential Verification Service for New York State

• 2007 CVS Data: July to September
• 2007 CVS Data: April to June
• 2007 CVS Data: January to March

2007 CVS Top Five Countries of Education
1. Korea
2. Philippines
3. India
4. Russia
5. Jamaica

2006 Statistics for CGFNS Credential Verification Service for New York State

2006 CVS Top Five Countries of Education*
1. Philippines
2. South Korea
3. India
4. Canada
5. Russia
6. China
7. Taiwan
8. Uzbekistan

*Countries of education calculated from CVS reports issued in 2006

2005 Statistics for CGFNS Credential Verification Service for New York State

2005 CVS Top Countries of Education*
1. South Korea
2. Philippines
3. India
4. Russia
5 .Canada

*Countries of education calculated from CVS reports issued in 2005

2004 Statistics for CGFNS Credential Verification Service for New York State

2004 CVS Top Five Countries of Education*
1. South Korea
2. Philippines
3. India
4. Russia
5. Canada

* Top countries of education calculated from CVS reports issued in 2004