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CGFNS now provides applications for all of its programs in Adobe PDF format. In order to read and print the files, you will need to download them to your computer and view them in Adobe Acrobat Reader, Version 5.0. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, or have an older version than Version 5.0, you can download the latest version from the Adobe web site, free of charge.

Once you have printed an application packet from the internet, please remember to read all instructions very carefully before filling out the forms, neatly and completely. Completed forms and payment need to be mailed to CGFNS.

Certification Program (CP)
First, download the Certification Program Handbook. Carefully read all the instructions contained in the handbook about the Certification Program and how to fill out all of the application forms for the program.
Certification Program Handbook.pdf

Next, download the Certification Program Applications Packet. Read all instructions very carefully (both on the application forms and in the handbook) before filling out all forms neatly and completely. Once all forms are completed:

  1. Forward the Nursing Education Form to the appropriate educational institution(s);
  2. Forward all “Request for Validation of Registration/License” forms to the appropriate registration authority(ies); and
  3. Send the completed Application (pages 1-3), the Photo Identification Card, the TOEFL Form (if applicable), all enclosures and your payment to: CGFNS, Attn: Certification Program, 3600 Market Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2651 USA.

Certification Program Applications Packet.pdf

Re-Application for the Certification Program
Download the re-application packet for the Certification Program. Read all instructions very carefully before filling out all forms neatly and completely. Once all forms are completed:

    1. Forward all “Request for Validation of Registration/License” forms to the appropriate registration authority(ies) if necessary; and
    2. Send the completed Re-application (pages 3-6) and your payment to: CGFNS, Attn: Re-Ap, 3600 Market Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2651 USA.

CP Re-Application Packet.pdf 

Credentials Evaluation Service (CES)
Download the application packet for the Credentials Evaluation Service. Read all instructions very carefully before filling out all forms neatly and completely. Once all forms are completed:

    1. Forward all “Request for Academic Records” forms to the appropriate educational institution(s);
    2. Forward all “Request for Validation of Registration/License” forms to the appropriate registration authority(ies); and
    3. Send the completed Application (pages 3-7) and your payment to: CGFNS/ICHP, Attn: Credentials Evaluation Service, 3600 Market Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2651 USA.

CES Application Packet.pdf 

VisaScreen: Visa Credentials Assessment
Download the application packet for the VisaScreen: Visa Credentials Assessment program. Read all instructions very carefully before filling out all forms neatly and completely. Once all forms are completed:

    1. Forward all “Request for Academic Records” forms to the appropriate educational institution(s);
    2. Forward all “Request for Validation of Registration/License” forms to the appropriate registration authority(ies); and
    3. Send the completed Application (pages 4-7) and your payment to: ICHP, Attn: VisaScreen: Visa Credentials Assessment, 3600 Market Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2665 USA.

VisaScreen Application Packet.pdf

Credentials Verification Service for New York State (CVS)
Download the application packet for the Credentials Verification Service for New York State. Read all instructions very carefully before filling out all forms neatly and completely. Once all forms are completed, send the forms and your payment to: CGFNS, Attn: Credentials Verification Service for New York State, P.O. Box 8628, Philadelphia, PA 19101-8628 USA.

CVS Application Packet.pdf 


The following application packets are available for applicants applying with the International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (ICD), a division of CGFNS.

If you have any questions about which application packet you need, please contact ICD.

telephone: (302) 737-8715
fax: (302) 737-8756
email: icd@icdel.com

Once you have printed an application packet from the internet, please remember to read all instructions very carefully before filling out the forms, neatly and completely. Completed forms and payment need to be mailed to ICD.

REMINDER: All applicants should check the Required Documents page to find out what country-specific documents they will need to obtain for their evaluation package.


ICD Credentials Evaluation (General)
Download the application packet for the ICD Credentials Evaluation (General). Read all instructions very carefully before filling out all forms neatly and completely. Once all forms are completed:

    1. Forward all “Request for Academic Records” forms to the appropriate educational institution(s);
    2. Forward all “Request for Validation of Registration/License” forms to the appropriate registration authority(ies); and
    3. Send the completed Application (pages 3-7), all enclosures and your payment to: International Consultants of Delaware, Inc., 109 Barksdale Professional Center, Newark, DE 19711-3258 USA.

ICD Credentials Evaluation Packet.pdf

ICD Physical Therapy Credentials Evaluation
Download the application packet for the ICD Physical Therapy Credentials Evaluation. Read all instructions very carefully before filling out all forms neatly and completely. Once all forms are completed:

    1. Forward all “Request for Academic Records” forms to the appropriate educational institution(s);
    2. Forward all “Request for Validation of Registration/License” forms to the appropriate registration authority(ies); and
    3. Send the completed Application (pages 3-7), all enclosures and your payment to: International Consultants of Delaware, Inc., 109 Barksdale Professional Center, Newark, DE 19711-3258 USA.

ICD Physical Therapy Credentials Evaluation Packet.pdf

ICD Certified Public Accountant Credentials Evaluation
Download the application packet for the ICD Certified Public Accountant Credentials Evaluation. Read all instructions very carefully before filling out all forms neatly and completely. Once all forms are completed:

    1. Forward all “Request for Academic Records” forms to the appropriate educational institution(s);
    2. Forward all “Request for Validation of Registration/License” forms to the appropriate registration authority(ies); and
    3. Send the completed Application (pages 3-7), all enclosures and your payment to: International Consultants of Delaware, Inc., 109 Barksdale Professional Center, Newark, DE 19711-3258 USA.

ICD Certified Public Accountant Credentials Evaluation Packet.pdf

ICD Occupational Therapy Credentials Evaluation
Download the application packet for the ICD Occupational Therapy Credentials Evaluation. Read all instructions very carefully before filling out all forms neatly and completely. Once all forms are completed:

    1. Forward all “Request for Academic Records” forms to the appropriate educational institution(s);
    2. Forward all “Request for Validation of Registration/License” forms to the appropriate registration authority(ies); and
    3. Send the completed Application (pages 3-7), all enclosures and your payment to: International Consultants of Delaware, Inc., 109 Barksdale Professional Center, Newark, DE 19711-3258 USA.

ICD Occupational Therapy Credentials Evaluation Packet.pdf

ICD Pharmacy Credentials Evaluation
Download the application packet for the ICD Pharmacy Credentials Evaluation. Read all instructions very carefully before filling out all forms neatly and completely. Once all forms are completed:

    1. Forward all “Request for Academic Records” forms to the appropriate educational institution(s);
    2. Forward all “Request for Validation of Registration/License” forms to the appropriate registration authority(ies); and
    3. Send the completed Application (pages 3-7), all enclosures and your payment to: International Consultants of Delaware, Inc., 109 Barksdale Professional Center, Newark, DE 19711-3258 USA.

ICD Pharmacy Credentials Evaluation Packet.pdf

ICD Teaching Credentials Evaluation
Download the application packet for the ICD Teaching Credentials Evaluation. Read all instructions very carefully before filling out all forms neatly and completely. Once all forms are completed:

    1. Forward all “Request for Academic Records” forms to the appropriate educational institution(s);
    2. Forward all “Request for Validation of Registration/License” forms to the appropriate registration authority(ies); and
    3. Send the completed Application (pages 3-7), all enclosures and your payment to: International Consultants of Delaware, Inc., 109 Barksdale Professional Center, Newark, DE 19711-3258 USA.

ICD Teaching Credentials Evaluation Packet.pdf

ICD Real Estate Credentials Evaluation
Download the application packet for the ICD Real Estate Credentials Evaluation. Read all instructions very carefully before filling out all forms neatly and completely. Once all forms are completed:

    1. Forward all “Request for Academic Records” forms to the appropriate educational institution(s);
    2. Forward all “Request for Validation of Registration/License” forms to the appropriate registration authority(ies); and
    3. Send the completed Application (pages 3-7), all enclosures and your payment to: International Consultants of Delaware, Inc., 109 Barksdale Professional Center, Newark, DE 19711-3258 USA.

ICD Real Estate Credentials Evaluation Packet.pdf


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You can get Adobe Acrobat Reader here:
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