[suzanne4]

Originally Posted by furuncle30

hi guys.. i have an inquiry on VT Application for Licensure..is there a need to authenticate the TOR and RLE?

and i still don't have my license yet (but i will get it on may 20 08), should I have a letter of explanation? I'm kind of paranoid bec VT could require CES in the future just like NM and this is my dilemma.. what do u guys think? should I wait for my license or send my papers now? thanks!

Does not matter if you send your papers now, but VT is going to need actual proof of the license.

Please look for threads here that are already containing the information that you are asking about and specific to working in VT.

And what is the issue if they require the CES? It is only a credentials review or assessment. There is also a retrogression in place now, so nothing is going to get you to the US quickly.

[suzanne4]

Originally Posted by gRacie_307

Dear Suzanne,
Good day! I have a question regarding VT license:

1. How many years will VT license expire?
2. If VT license will expire (and I'm still here in the Philippines), do I need to take refresher programs to renew my license?

Your help is highy appreciated! Thanks & take care!

There are many threads here about working in VT, please look for those or go to the website for VT BON. You can easily find this information directly there.

[furuncle30]

thanks suzanne well I'm not in a hurry to go to the states..my only dilemma is that if VT could require the CES and its quite expensive around $350 and right now VT doesn't require this that's why I'm in ahurry to take the NCLEX for VT so that there won't be an added expense on my part.. and i know eventually CES would be required for work but I could have the money then.. but particularly these times.. I've got a budget.. so that's it.. don't assume everybody's in ahurry to go the US as it's kinda offensive but anyhoo that's your job honey! kisses xoxo

[nhlkyn]

hello suzanne

i need your help. i had applied for licensure by examination (nclex) in north carollina they require CES report from CGFNS i got my report done and sent it to nc board of nursing .then thay said i have to take toefl. but the problem is i am not geeting the score in TOEFL. Now one of my friend told me if you apply for NY state you don't need to take TOEFL or any english language exam . So. i have apply for NY state licence and they need CVS report from CGFNS so i also have applied for that report . CGFNS says, it will take 6 month and then NY state will take 2 month to get my eligibility for NCLEX. But i want to know ,is it true that NY state dont't need english language exam .because, after 8 month if they ask me to passed english exam and get score that means i wasted my time .so i want to make sure before i waste my time

please, help me

[Braveheart23]

Hi Suzanne,

Do you have any idea on why I-824 for Nebraska Service Center have not moved for the last 2 months? It remained at Feb. 20, 2007.

I'll appreciate any info., thank you!

[lady_nurse04]

Hi suzanne...my pd is june 2005 and is now current this month..Please share or let me know what's best to write on my DS230 form (which I will be sending tomorrow to my immigration lawyer)I'm confused on what to write on my present address because my home address is in the philippines but i am now employed here in saudi arabia for 2 months now..what should I write there?It is where the NVC will send any response right?like next steps to take..etc.,please advice...and do you have any idea how long would be the waiting period after NVC and the consular interview?.I need to know or at least have an idea so I'd let my employer know about it earlier...please help...thanks!

[suzanne4]

Is this the first time that you are submitting the DS-230? Do you already have approval on a DS-230 in the past and this is just an updated one that they need?

It will depend significantly if you had a completed file already or not. Unable to tell you more without knowing what the status is on your file. Having a current PD date will not get one in line for a visa if their file is not already complete.

[suzanne4]

Originally Posted by nhlkyn

hello suzanne

i need your help. i had applied for licensure by examination (nclex) in north carollina they require CES report from CGFNS i got my report done and sent it to nc board of nursing .then thay said i have to take toefl. but the problem is i am not geeting the score in TOEFL. Now one of my friend told me if you apply for NY state you don't need to take TOEFL or any english language exam . So. i have apply for NY state licence and they need CVS report from CGFNS so i also have applied for that report . CGFNS says, it will take 6 month and then NY state will take 2 month to get my eligibility for NCLEX. But i want to know ,is it true that NY state dont't need english language exam .because, after 8 month if they ask me to passed english exam and get score that means i wasted my time .so i want to make sure before i waste my time

please, help me

You are going to need to pass the English exams to get a visa to be able to work in the US. I would focus on passing of the exam before you do anything. You need a good, solid English to be able to have a better chance of passing the NCLEX exam as well.

And are you aware that as a foreign trained nurse, you are going to find it quite difficult to get an employer in NY? Actually average wait time for NY is about 8 months or so before you will be able to test, and that still will not get you a license where you want as you will need to meet their requirements as well for endorsement.

If you are not going to be working in NY, then there was no reason to go thru there for licensure. Actually, there are many states that do not require the language exam for licensure as they know that you are going to need to pass it to get the visa. No way around that at all, but you may have spent alot of money and it will not benefit you at all.

[suzanne4]

Originally Posted by Braveheart23

Hi Suzanne,

Do you have any idea on why I-824 for Nebraska Service Center have not moved for the last 2 months? It remained at Feb. 20, 2007.

I'll appreciate any info., thank you!

Those dates are not written in stone first of all.

But we do know for a fact that many employees have been pulled to focus on getting the citizenship papers completed for those that are in the US with green cards for five years so that they can vote in this upcoming election. That has been discussed all over.

This can directly be influencing it.

[nhlkyn]

hi suzanne i am already a greencard holder.i don't need to get a visa or anything. still i need to have english score?