[suzanne4]

Originally Posted by lost_stranger

hi Suzanne, got a question for you, if an nurse is certified by CGFNS and then applies for Visa Screen, is he/she required to get her nursing trancripts and license infromation sent again from home country? or will CGFNS refer to the transcripts that they received earlier for the purpose of qualifying for CP exam?

Depends on if your school actually sent the full set of transcipts to CGFNS, or just filled out that one form which is acceptable for the exam. If they sent a transcript, then you okay. And also depends on how long ago that the information was sent, if over two years ago, then it will need to be resent.

[suzanne4]

Originally Posted by kyatRN

Suzanne4,

hi! im new in this forum, just wanna ask bout NCLEX licensure in vermont.is it true that if you apply in vermont you dont need to have a CGFNS/CES evaluation? what states will you able to work at if you passed their NCLEx exam? do they have a reciprocity in other states? how long will it take me to process my application? is it true that it would only take vermont a month to process my application? please help...thanks..

NCLEX-RN exam has reciprocity, a nursing license does not. It will involve applying to a state for License by Endorsement, and having your credentials accpeted by them.

Vermont does not require the CES or the CGFNS exam, but if you are going to endorse to another state, you need to check out what their requirements are. Most want the CES, and will require that even for endorsement.

That is why you need to take into account what your final goal is, if you have too many other steps to do, then it is not any faster going the Vermont route.

[suzanne4]

Originally Posted by happyMe

Hi der Suzzane, im a new member here. I'm so glad i've found this site.. Have a problem regarding my Nclex application to Vermont, i dont know how to answer the questions regarding child support, unemployment etc. can you please help me on this? Thanks and more power!!!

Why are you using Vermont for initial licensure? Not sure what the big rush if for there. It still takes about one month for license to be issued from there. Are you planning to work there?

Just ansswer the question with what you are being asked. It is asking if you owe any child support, you do not. It is asking if you owe any taxes to VT, you do not, etc.

[kyatRN]

thank you so much for your quick reply...can u pls advise me on how to start up my NCLEX exam application?.im so confused ryt now since I dont know what state to apply..my priority is vermont since iv heard that its the fastest and easiest way for me to earn an RN degree in US but i dont know if passing the NCLEX in Vermont guarantees me a job in that particular state..Is it true also that when I have a vermont license i can work at other state like florida,new york and texas? lastly,does vermont requires a SSN? are these all true..pls help me..thank so much..more power!!!

[SV RN]

Hi Suzanne! I have a question about NY application. In the form 1 (Application for licensure and registration) question 20 - citezenship/immigration status what im supposed to anser? They have different immigrant statuses and the only one box that cab be sutibale for is H - non immigrant(temporary in the USA) they write - please list visa type. Today I actually don't have any visa - I will recieve my F2 in the beginning of July (I hope so). So What I'm supposed to fill in this box? I don't want to wait untill I will recieve F2....
Thank yo VERY MUCH!!!!

[gracediwa]

Hi mS. Suzanne,

I received this letter earlier. (and i am so excited!!) Does this mean that I can now register to PEarson Vue although I will just be sending my application this week? It got delayed because I have problems as to where I can get money order to pay for the Fingerprint card processing. So I just ask my sister to buy one for me and also mai it for me. (She sent me MO 2 months ago. Until now I haven't received it so what I did was I told her that it would be better if she's the one to send it together with my application).
-----here's the letter/ email----

Your Transcript has been evaluated and meets NM board requirements. You can go ahead and submit the fingerprints and application to the board. Don't forget to register with Pearson VUE also for ATT and exam date. You can register online or by phone. http://www.ncsbn.org/ or 1.866.293.9600


Sabrina Vidaurri
Exam Clerk Specialist
Non US Graduates
New Mexico Board of Nursing
6301 Indian School Rd. NE, Ste. 710
Albuquerque, NM 87110
505.841.9087 phone
505.841.8347 fax

[Skycathe7210]

Hello Suzanne,

I've posted a thread in International forums and it seems like no one dared to answer my questions. LOL! Anyways, here it goes. My situation right now is more of a dilemma to me. Btw, I'm from the Philippines. I received my visa three weeks ago and am planning to go directly to California and wait for my IP instead of staying here in the Philippines. But when I told my employer about my plans, he told me to just wait for their word on when will be the right time to go to US. They said that they have to fix some issues with the US embassy here so as not to complicate things. They told me that once I pursue with my plan on going to US, I will be denied at the port of entry. My question is that, what will happen to me when my visa expires and I wasnt able to go during the validity date of my visa? Will it be possible if I look for other employers before my visa expires? Will I be denied of entry if I go to US now? I have successfully complied with all their requirements for employment but this is not my problem anymore, it's my employers. What shall I do Ms. Suzanne? Please help me. Please.

[berger]

Hi Suzanne,

How soon can a student on f1 visa apply for CPT so as to start working 20 hrs. Can someone apply as soon as they start their first semester? Thanks

[Hathaway]

Hello Suzanne, im new to this forum...ive a question.

Im a BSN grad from the Phils, and just passed the NCLEX-RN for California last April 10. I am done with IELTS and now I wonder how to do the Visascreen. My question is, since i never took the local boards, i dont have a license in the phils...and CA wont issue me a license yet either...I dont have an SS number. Does this necessarily disqualify me from getting a visascreen since I dont have any licenses and cant submit anything on the form asking about those? If not, what am I to do? (Submit a blank form?) I badly need your help...thank you Ms. Suzanne. Am very nervous about his and appreciate your reply.

[msrclim]

Hi Suzanne,

First let me say thank you for all the excellent advice that you have been giving. I did not proceed with signing up with an agency based primarily on your comments on the problems with agencies. I have since accepted a job offer from a hospital in AZ (direct hire). They will be filing my I-140 soon.

What I would like to ask is this - when in the process can an application be affected by a retrogression? All the news seem to say that the schedule A visas will be used up by the beginning of next fiscal year (?October 2006). If the I-140 is filed before the retrogression is announced, does that mean that that petition will not be affected by it? This is the opinion of some of the writers I have read. However, others are saying that the petition is not "safe" until the NVC approves it or even worse, when the embassy issues an appointment. Which do you think is correct?