2004 Immigration Requirement: "Visa Screen Certificate"

Updated Information as of July 22, 2004. Time extension in some cases. Review thoroughly.

• Press Release from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of July 19, 2004
  
• Letter from DMC Management
  
• Chart for Employees Needing Visa Screens
  
• Message to DMC Employees from Canada with Commuter Green Cards
  

This site contains information for employees who are required to complete the Visa Screen certification - a new U.S. Immigration Rule affecting health care workers with non-immigrant visas in these occupations:

• Medical Technologists (also known as clinical laboratory scientists)
• Medical Technicians (also known as clinical laboratory technicians)
• Nurses (registered, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses)
• Occupational Therapists
• Physician Assistants
• Physical Therapists
• Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Documents attached are:

• Updated Listing - Visa Screen Certificate Site Reps
• Questions and Answers No. 3
• December 15, 2003 Update See this link for information on:
• Payment for Visa Screen Certificate
• DMC Contacts for Questions
• Questions and Answers No. 2
   
  
• Enews - November 4, 2003
• DMC Mailing to Affected employees
• Questions and Answers No. 1

Information on where to send requests to State of Michigan -- Nursing License:

• http://www.michigan.gov/bhser

Information on where to send request for Canadian Nursing License:

• http://www.cno.org

Link to CGFNS:

• http://www.cgfns.org/cgfns/

Human Resources will update this site as new information becomes available.