2003.01.12

The MELAB is no longer a test to take if you are seeking certification as a foreign health care worker. The MELAB program has officially requested that the MELAB no longer be recognized for the purpose of certifying health care workers. Those considering registering for the test after November 27, 2002 should be aware that the ELI will not send their scores to agencies involved with visa screening for health care professionals.

Health care workers who have already taken the MELAB or who have already scheduled a particular test date will not be affected by this policy change.

Health care workers who have registered but not yet scheduled a test date may contact ELI by email or mail to request a full refund of test fees. For these people, the ELI will not send MELAB score reports to agencies involved with visa screening.

The new policy will not effect nurses in Canada wishing to take the test for admissions to nursing schools (e.g. College of Nurses of Ontario), Canadian professional associations (e.g. Alberta Association of Registered Nurses), and Canadian nursing boards (e.g. Manitoba Board of Nursing)

If you have questions regarding this policy change, please email: melabelium@umich.edu