W. Va. Code R. § 126-136-17
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 126-136-17 - [Effective 1/11/2025] Non-United States Citizen17.1. A professional, initial, or eligible certificate may be issued to a non-citizen of the United States who holds a valid Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Document (EAD), or work permit issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).17.2. Permit for Non-United States Citizen.17.2.a. General Criteria. W. Va. Code § 18A-3-2a, An Exchange/Visiting teacher who is a non-United States citizen and participates in a program or exchange recognized and/or approved by the WVDE may be issued a Non-United States Citizen Permit.17.2.b. Conditions of issuance. An Eligible candidate applying for a Non-United States Citizen must hold a valid Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Document (EAD), or work permit issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) (W. Va. Code § 18A-3-1), and submit documentation that they meet the following criteria: 17.2.b.1. had a foreign credential evaluation by a WVDE-approved foreign credential evaluation agency verifying that the candidate has completed the equivalent of an approved educational personnel preparation program in the United States in a specialization offered in West Virginia, with or without the required tests in pre-professional skills and Content and/or Professional Education; or holds the necessary credentials in another country to teach in the public schools of that country; has completed a degree equivalent to the required degree level in the United States; and, has earned an overall GPA equivalent to a 2.50 in the United States, if applicable.17.2.c. Renewal of the Permit for Non-United States Citizen. A candidate applying for renewal of a Permit for Non-United States Citizen is required to submit documentation that they meet the requirements established in section 10.4.a.1 and the following criteria: 17.2.c.1. A Candidate must hold a valid Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Document (EAD), or work permit issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or appropriate visa (W. Va. Code § 18A-3-1).17.2.c.2. After becoming a United States citizen or meeting the conditions established in section 10, a candidate is eligible to apply for an Initial Professional Teaching Certificate.17.2.d. Validity. The Permit for Non-United States Citizen is valid for one school year and may be renewed once.W. Va. Code R. § 126-136-17