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Jan 31, 2008 10:32 AM

Maryland BON no longer require passing an English proficiency test?

by roanne
Updated Jan 31, 2008 at 10:55 AM by roanne

I hired the services of an agency to process my application for licensure in Maryland. We're currently sending my credentials to CGFNS to be evaluated and verified by them, because it is one of the said state board's eligibility requirements. Now, when my agency filed an application to CGFNS online, they checked if Maryland requires English proficiency test results, and it said "Not applicable" (the person assisting us showed to us the monitor screen). I was surprised, and I'm confused because it still says on MD BON'S website that one of their eligibility requirements is an English test (IELTS, TOEFL-IBT, or ILA). Could CGFNS be wrong? Or is it possible that MD BON's website is simply not updated? Should I still take my IELTS exam just to be sure?


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Old Jan 31, 2008, 10:37 AM

Default Re: Maryland BON no longer require passing an English proficiency test?
Even if they no longer need it it is required for VSC. I would also check with BON just to make sure
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from roanne
Old Jan 31, 2008, 10:43 AM
Updated Jan 31, 2008 at 10:50 AM by roanne

Default Re: Maryland BON no longer require passing an English proficiency test?
Originally Posted by Silverdragon102 View Post
Even if they no longer need it it is required for VSC. I would also check with BON just to make sure
Is VSC Visascreen? I'm not applying for that, because I have other means of getting into the US, but thanks. I dunno how else to check with the BON besides through their website, an international long distance call is too expensive.
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Old Jan 31, 2008, 12:35 PM

Default Re: Maryland BON no longer require passing an English proficiency test?
Originally Posted by roanne View Post
Is VSC Visascreen? I'm not applying for that, because I have other means of getting into the US, but thanks. I dunno how else to check with the BON besides through their website, an international long distance call is too expensive.
There are usually email contacts

Here you are http://www.mbon.org/main.php?v=norm&p=0&c=geninfo.html
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from suzanne4
Old Feb 02, 2008, 05:19 PM

Default Re: Maryland BON no longer require passing an English proficiency test?
Most go thru an agency for help with immigration issues to get to the US and have a visa that will permit them to work.

If you have a green card, then you really do not need to use an agency. That is your choice.

Be aware that there is a statement right on the bottom of the website for CGFNS that their information may not be current and to always check directly with the BON that you are interested in.

MD has required the English exams even for those that posess a US passport in the past, and have not heard of them changing anything.
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