How to Become a Social Worker in Newfoundland and Labrador

• 2 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total
• 8 steps without a listed fee

1. Apply for CASW assessment

   Apply to the Canadian Association of Social Workers for an assessment of international credentials to determine if the degree is equivalent to a Canadian social work degree.

   Source

   “Applicants must apply to the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) for an Assessment of International Credentials. This process determines if the international degree is equivalent to a Canadian Bachelor or Master of Social Work degree.”

   nlcsw.ca/international
2. Complete CASW waiver form

   Complete the CASW waiver form as part of the assessment process, which authorizes CASW to share the assessment results and transcripts with NLCSW.

   Source

   “As part of the CASW assessment process, complete the CASW waiver form. This form authorizes CASW to share the assessment results, including official social work transcripts, with NLCSW.”

   nlcsw.ca/international
3. Request online application access

   Email NLCSW to request access to the online application, providing your full name, mailing address, primary email, primary phone number and date of birth.

   Source

   “Contact [email protected] to request access to NLCSW’s online application. As part of this email, provide your full name, mailing address, primary email, primary phone number and date of birth.”

   nlcsw.ca/international
4. Complete online application and pay

   Complete the online application and pay the applicable fees, including the application processing fee and the active registration fee.

   • Application processing fee: $100 (non-refundable)
     Source

     “$100 non-refundable application processing fee”

     nlcsw.ca/international
   • Active registration fee: $400 (prorated to half for first time registrants after October 1 of a given registration year)
     Source

     “$400 active registration fee. The fee is prorated to half for first time registrants after October 1 of a given registration year.”

     nlcsw.ca/international
   Source

   “Complete the online application, including payment of applicable fees: $100 non-refundable application processing fee $400 active registration fee.”

   nlcsw.ca/international
5. Provide proof of identity

   Have proof of identity available to upload, such as current government issued photo identification showing date and year of birth, issued in the same name as the application.

   Source

   “Ensure proof of identity is available to upload as part of the personal information step of the online application.Acceptable proof of identity includes current government issued photo identification which includes the date and year of birth of the applicant.”

   nlcsw.ca/international
6. Review language requirements

   Answer the language questions in the personal information step and review NLCSW’s English Language Proficiency Fact Sheet to determine if additional language testing may be required.

   Source

   “The personal information step of the online application contains questions regarding language. Review NLCSW’s English Language Proficiency Fact Sheet to determine if additional language testing may be required.”

   nlcsw.ca/international
7. Submit criminal record check

   Submit a criminal record check and vulnerable sector inquiry, such as a police certificate issued by the federal government for immigration to Canada for applicants from outside Canada and the US.

   Source

   “Submit a criminal record check and vulnerable sector inquiry.”

   nlcsw.ca/international
8. Submit verification of registration

   Applicants previously or currently registered as a social worker in another jurisdiction must submit a completed verification of registration form.

   Source

   “Applicants previously or currently registered as a social worker in another jurisdiction, submit a completed verification of registration form.”

   nlcsw.ca/international
9. Pass ASWB exam if required

   Applicants who graduated more than 3 years ago and have never been registered, or whose registration lapsed for 3 years or more, must successfully complete the ASWB exam as a condition of active registration.

   Source

   “The successful completion of the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) exam is a condition of active registration for: Applicants who graduated from an accredited social work degree program more than 3 years ago and have never been registered”

   nlcsw.ca/international

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