DATE: 01 July 1999, 13 & 22 April 2004
PLEASE NOTE: The information included in this memorandum is correct and in effect on this date. All information is subject to change at any time.
A. Pennsylvania Certification for Canadian Citizens
B. Certification for All Foreign Citizens
A citizen of another country can obtain his/her Pennsylvania Alien Provisional teaching certificate by satisfying all of the following:
1. Must have a United States Social Security number.
2. Must have Immigration Visa and Alien Resident Card (Green Card):
a. HIB Visa holders are only eligible for an Emergency Certificate.
b. A Student Visa is NOT acceptable.
3. Employment Authorization by a sponsoring school district: promise of a teaching position.
4. Must submit notarized copies of:
* Immigration Visa and Alien Resident Card (Green Card),
*Permanent residence in the United States,
*The "Declaration of Intent to Become a United States Citizen" must be signed, plus the individual must become a United States citizen within 6 calendar years or the certificate is revoked.
5. These forms must be submitted along with the Instructional I application.