Infographic titled ‘Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS): How statuses are used by application,’ showing status boxes labeled Applied, Ready for Processing, Materials Received, Incomplete, Review, On Hold, Awaiting Print, Qualifications Not Met, Current, and Expired, with brief descriptions and a link to pakeys.org/pqas.
How Statuses Are Used By Applications

Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS)

  • AppliedAn application has been submitted and is awaiting initial review or verification of required materials.
  • Ready for ProcessingAn application has been submitted and is awaiting initial review or verification of required materials.
  • Materials ReceivedAll required materials for the application have been received, and the application is ready to be sent out for review.
  • IncompleteAn application is considered incomplete when required information, documentation, or supporting materials have not been provided or submitted correctly. Incomplete applications cannot be reviewed or processed until all missing items are received and the application meets the stated submission requirements.
  • ReviewThe application is under review, and a decision has not yet been finalized.
  • On HoldThe application review has been temporarily paused due to pending information.
  • Awaiting PrintThe application has been approved and is pending the final step of generating and printing the official certificate or documentation.
  • Qualification Not MetThe application has been reviewed and denied because the applicant does not meet the required qualifications or criteria.
  • CurrentThe application or credential is active, valid, and up to date.
  • ExpiredThe application, credential, or approval has lapsed and is no longer active or valid.
Learn More