International students must contact the NYC DOE for further instructions on the process of fingerprinting.
- Email OPIINFO@schools.nyc.gov and explain you are an international student who requires NYC DOE clearance for fieldwork. If you need a letter requiring an enrollment verification certificate, email educationprogram@lagcc.cuny.edu
- Work with the NYC DOE to get fingerprinted.
- Verification and Submission of NYC DOE Clearance
- Once you are fingerprinted, it can take up to 3 business days for the NYC DOE to complete a background check.
- Submit your proof of verification to this Proof of NYCDOE Clearance Link. Once the program has received your proof, you will receive an email confirming receipt.