Questions You May Have – About ICD

Who is ICD?

The International Consultants of Delaware (ICD), a division of CGFNS International, is recognized nationally and globally as an expert in the field of international education. Established in 1977, ICD is a credentialing agency that evaluates international educational documents and provides their U.S. comparability. These comparability are used to assist individuals in obtaining additional education, employment and immigration visas for any career field, as well as licensing and certification for healthcare professionals.

Who is CGFNS?

CGFNS International is a non-profit, internationally recognized leader in the education, registration and licensure of healthcare professionals worldwide. CGFNS protects the public in relation to evolving healthcare policies and standards of professional practice for migrating healthcare professionals.

Why do I need ICD’s services?

ICD was created to evaluate foreign educational credentials for as further education, immigration and employment. ICD’s range of experience includes evaluations of credentials representing a wide array of professions and majors from almost every country around the world, incorporating elementary, secondary and post-secondary (tertiary) levels of education.

Who uses ICD?

Candidates such as physical therapists, certified public accountants, massage therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, teachers and real estate agents, as well as immigration attorneys, governmental agencies, colleges and universities, professional licensing boards and private organizations make use of ICD services.

Is ICD a member of NACES?

Yes. ICD is a charter member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). This is the only organization that serves the purpose of maintaining standards of foreign credentials evaluation. Members voluntarily agree to uphold the standards of the profession.

What specific services does ICD provide?

ICD provides evaluation reports that are used to support individuals in obtaining further education, employment and immigration visas, and in the case of health care professionals, licensing and certification as well. The types of reports that ICD provides are the:
General Statement Credentials Evaluation
Veterans Affairs General Statement Credentials Evaluation for Registered Nurses
Course-by-Course Credentials Evaluation
and Course-by-Course Credentials Evaluations for the following professions:
Certified Public Accountant
Massage Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Pharmacist
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Real Estate Agent
Teacher

How does ICD ensure the quality of its evaluations?

To ensure quality evaluations, ICD uses standards developed by a Professional Standards Committee made up of leading educators and practitioners in the field.