2006 News

Order Processing Fee to be applied to select CGFNS International services beginning January 1, 2007

PHILADELPHIA, PA — NOVEMBER 15, 2006 — The Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS International) today announced that beginning on January 1, 2007, an Order Processing Fee of $50 will be charged, in addition to the normal service fee.

The fee will cover energy, transportation and postal increases as well as electronic management of records. This will allow for enhancements for the secure transmission of documents.

The Order Processing Fee is non-refundable and needs to be paid in addition to the fee associated with the CGFNS service, within 60 days of application.

This fee applies to the following services:

• VisaScreen^® Initial Certificate (valid for five years)
• VisaScreen^® Renewal Certificate
• Certification Program New Applicant — CGFNS Qualifying Exam, Credentials Review
• Credentials Evaluation Service Full Education Course-by-Course Report
• Credentials Evaluation Service Healthcare Profession & Science Course-by-Course Report
• Credential Verification Service for New York State (CVS)