Speech-Language Pathologists - FAQs

A: InterFysio will sponsor you for a work visa or for permanent residence in the United States. Our team of lawyers, credentialing/licensing specialists, and staffing professionals will obtain the required licenses and authorization for your employment as a Speech-Language Pathologist. We will handle all necessary steps including your visa screen, your license application, and your immigration application. A: You will be responsible for certain immigration and licensing fees, as well as fees for credentials evaluation. Any additional fees, such as legal fees, will be clearly stated in your written employment contract with InterFysio. A: It will take approximately 4-6 months to obtain the necessary credentialing and licensure approvals for your U.S. immigration papers. This processing period may vary depending on your specific circumstances. InterFysio will do its best to ensure efficient completion of the process but cannot guarantee the ultimate timing of the process. A: The exam is administered in various locations worldwide. For more information on the exam, including locations and schedules, please visit www.ets.org. A: Because ETS only offers the SLP Praxis II Exam in paper format, it will take approximately four weeks for you to receive your score. A: No. ASHA standards mandate that the Clinical Fellow must be supervised by a ASHA certified SLP. The only exception to this rule are SLPs certified by the RCSLT. A: U.S. immigration law requires that certain foreign healthcare workers, including Speech-Language Pathologists, obtain a foreign healthcare certificate. Currently, there is only one accredited agency authorized to issue these certificates for SLPs: CGFNS (www.cgfns.org). The purpose of the immigration law requirement is to verify that foreign health care workers possess the requisite education and English fluency.

A: Yes. U.S. immigration law and work place realities require proficiency in English. The required scores are:

• Paper-Based TOEFL: 560
• Computer-Based TOEFL: 220
• Test of Written English (TWE): 4.5
• Test of Spoken English (TSE): 50

Or the new Combined Exam:

• TOEFL iBT: Total 89 (26 in Speaking)

This is required for all applicants who are not graduates of university healthcare programs from Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand and the U.K. Please note that CGFNS must receive your score directly from ETS.

A: Yes, your spouse and children will also receive visas through this process. A: We will provide you with a list of real estate agents and websites which will aid you in your search for a house or apartment. A: You will be typically assigned to a school, afterschool program, and/or rehabilitation centers. A: You will receive a reasonable amount of vacation time plus several public holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, President’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. A: InterFysio will always attempt to match your skills and preferences with a suitable client. If necessary, we will accommodate your reasonable request for a new placement. A: InterFysio offers an annual $400 credit for a continuing education class of your choice. We also encourage you to continue your education and career development. While we do not finance your studies, we will attempt to provide flexibility in your work schedule to accommodate your studies. InterFysio has negotiated an agreement with Touro College of NY to provide its employees with beneficial tuition rates and class schedules to obtain advanced degrees

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