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Aug 29, 2009 10:28 AM

visa screen??


I am a Canadian citizen who was educated in the United States. I just took the NCLEX. How do I apply for a visa screen? what is required??

Thank you very much!


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Old Aug 29, 2009, 10:50 AM

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Go to the CGFNS website and look under Visa Screen Certificate. Read the handbook it will tell you all you need to do and the application form
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Old Aug 29, 2009, 11:00 AM

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Thank you for such a rapid response. I completed a one year accelerated program in the states (bsn) but I see 2 years of education is required and the clinical hours and course forms seem different from my experience as well. Will this be a problem?

Thank you!
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Old Aug 29, 2009, 11:02 AM

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Usually if trained in the US then there is no problem getting a vsc
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Old Aug 29, 2009, 05:24 PM

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Thank you Silverdragon! Appreciate your help as always.
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Old Aug 30, 2009, 04:38 AM

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Hello Silverdragon102...I just passed the NCLEX-RN Cali..friends told me to take ielts now and apply for visa screen. What purpose will it give me this time since it's retrogression? Isn't this is also expiring?
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Old Aug 30, 2009, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruby Ann Abdul View Post
Hello Silverdragon102...I just passed the NCLEX-RN Cali..friends told me to take ielts now and apply for visa screen. What purpose will it give me this time since it's retrogression? Isn't this is also expiring?
Yes both IELTS and VSC have a expiration date. I would wait until you know things are moving with your PD (keep an eye on the visa bulletin) and then apply. Takes approx 4 months to be issued. Remember not to loose your CA file or NCLEX results
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Old Oct 08, 2009, 07:35 PM

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hi! i have a few questions to ask...

1. i read somewhere here that if 10 years has already passed since my high school graduation then it's fine if i don't send any documents like HS diploma and HS certificate?

2. is it ok if i send Copy of Test Results ( from Cali BON. $10) instead of Verification of CA RN Licensure ( from Cali BON. $60) to CGFNS as this is much cheaper?

3. if my VSC got approved does it mean that my NCLEX-RN & IELTS will be valid for 5 years instead of the usual 3yrs validity for CA NCLEX & 2 yrs for IELTS?

4. is it legal for me to apply VSC if currently im under petition by my father?

thanks in advance. hope you guys can enlighten me before i file my application. =)
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Old Oct 09, 2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by electra`` View Post
hi! i have a few questions to ask...

1. i read somewhere here that if 10 years has already passed since my high school graduation then it's fine if i don't send any documents like HS diploma and HS certificate? If you have copies send them and they will make the decision. I sent mine just in case

2. is it ok if i send Copy of Test Results ( from Cali BON. $10) instead of Verification of CA RN Licensure ( from Cali BON. $60) to CGFNS as this is much cheaper? A lot will depend on whether CGFNS will accept copy of test result instead of Verification

3. if my VSC got approved does it mean that my NCLEX-RN & IELTS will be valid for 5 years instead of the usual 3yrs validity for CA NCLEX & 2 yrs for IELTS? VSC will not replace validity of your CA license that is state specific and nothing to do with VSC. IELTS will be valid for 5 years but if you have to renew it (VSC) and IELTS has expired then you have to resit IELTS

4. is it legal for me to apply VSC if currently im under petition by my father? It is legal for you to apply for VSC because if your immigrant visa number comes up before your family petition application comes up you will require VSC

thanks in advance. hope you guys can enlighten me before i file my application. =)
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