Welcome to the new FCCPT website!

The FCCPT is a non-profit organization created to assist the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and U.S. jurisdiction licensing authorities by evaluating the credentials of foreign educated physical therapists (FEPTs).

The Website has been organized to help you move through a systematic process to best identify and understand your needs.

Important Announcements


Does the FSBPT decision to offer the NPTE-YRLY affect FCCPT services?
No. The decision by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) to suspend NPTE registration for certain groups* and to offer a single exam for those groups (the NPTE-YRLY) does NOT affect the services of the FCCPT.

    *Those groups are graduates of PT and PTA programs in Egypt, India, Pakistan and the Philippines.
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Type I and Educational Credentials reviews are being completed as quickly as possible. These are being completed within 10 working weeks.

General Information is designed to assist with:

  • “Steps to Get Started” in attempting to come to the United States.
  • A “decision matrix” to help choose a Primary Service.

Ready to Apply:

  • For the individual who knows what service they need.

Find my file:

  • Helps to view the progress of an ongoing service.
  • Request related services.

Returning Applicants:

  • Has a previously completed service and needs something new!
  • Welcome back!

Other stakeholders may find specific help to questions in their sections.

Services


Comprehensive Credentials Evaluation (Type I Certificate)
Uses: USCIS Healthcare worker Certificate, Licensure, CMS certification, educational admissions

Visa Screen (Type II Certificate)
Uses: USCIS only, applications to be suspended Sept. 1, 2009

Educational Credentials Review
Uses: Licensure, Educational admissions, CMS certification.

New York Verification Process
Uses: Required for application for NY licensure.

Physical Therapist Assistant – Educational Equivalency Review
Uses: CMS certification, Licensure in some jurisdictions.

Planned Learning and Assistance Network (PLAN)
A related service to assist applicants who find they have deficiencies in educational requirements.

The FCCPT does not discriminate among applicants as to age, sex, race, religion, national origin,
disability or marital status. A statement of nondiscrimination will be posted on the FCCPT
website’s evaluation procedures and renewal certification sections.

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