USCIS authorizes new organization to issue credentials for immigrant healthcare workers 

Written By Iandoli Desai & Cronin

On March 27, 2026, USCIS announced in the Federal Register that they have approved a new credentialing organization, The Evaluation Company (TEC), to issue healthcare credentials for certain immigration workers.  TEC is now authorized to issue certifications and certified statements for noncitizens looking to work in the US as nurses, practical nurses, and vocational nurses. See the Federal Register notice here. 

Iandoli Desai & Cronin
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