Since 1990, Vision International University in the United States has maintained authorization to grant degrees by religious exemption in the State of California.
Vision International has affiliate status with the Association for Biblical Higher Education (a US Department of Education Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) recognized accrediting agency), which describes it as a "credible institution" that is "presently lacking either readiness or inclination to seek ABHE accreditation."[REF] .