Visa Screen Certificate / CGFNS

Thanks so much for such a rapid response silver dragon. I appreciate it. I've used OPT already from a previous degree but thanks for the suggestion. Can I stay in the states for a couple months while sorting everything out or must I return home right away? I know Canadians can visit the states for up to 6 months. Not really sure how to deal with the changing of status exactly. Can I interview in the states for jobs and then return home with the tn letter?

Thank you!

hi! i need help.. in my VSC my second given name is indicated twice such that for examply my name is mary jane, what's written is mary jane jane... how can i make changes? thanks for any help!!

Any changes you have to do by writing

hello silverdragon!

im using this reply button because i cant find a different way of contacting suzanne or someone just as knowledgable as she is when it comes to foreign educated nurses who want to work in the us...what has happened to the international threads? is suzanne still helping us out? i havent been on here for quite a while...

im still a nursing student in the eu and i plan on coming to the us after i have gotten more experience here. now, my question is: i want to work in mental health after i have gotten my degree. is this a good idea when it comes to immigration to the u.s. later on in my life? lets say in 2 years...i think to remember that it is not advisable as one should have worked on a general ward such as a surgical ward for some time. this would be better for immigration...is that true? or would i have the same chances if i worked at a psychiatric ward?

and: can i start the green card process once i have received my degree here? i can start and plan everything despite retrogression, right? the whole immigration process would take quite a long time anyway...and retrogression will stop at some point, i hope...thank you for your time, everyone! keep on smiling!

I doubt retrogression will stop it will just move forwards (hopefully) The demand for visas far outweigh the visas allocated. You can start the process once you have completed your training and look for a employer but be aware currently looking at a lot longer than 2 years, many have been waiting 3-4 years and still waiting. Acute experience will certainly help you but will depend on your employer and the area you will be working in.

thank you for your response! why are you hoping that retrogression will remain? i thought you desperately needed nurses over there...anyway...please tell me if i got you right: working in psychiatry would only minimize my chances when it comes to the amount of job offers, right? but has nothing to do with immigration, right?

She is not hoping that it'll remain, she hopes it'll move forward (instead of backwards)

5cats

It does matter! It depends of what kind of visa you're applying. If you're applying for a work visa like TN visa, they all require an employment letter at the port of entry making sure that you cross the border for work purpose. If the State is in retrogression, the job opportunities will be minimized and competitive. That means they are looking for work experiences in all areas -not just psychiatry. My humble opinion, if you have specialty nursing skills like ICU/PACU/CSICU, Telemetry, Cath Lab, ER, OR, Labor room, or Dialysis training, the chances will be high. I just got a job in Dialysis 2 months ago and I'm in the process of getting the TN visa. I got to make sure that all my certificates and documents and licenses (original papers) are well prepared before I come to the border though.

Just a little sharing,
Cheers,

Grace99

Retrogression has been a round since Oct 06 and has moved backwards and forwards with dates that are being processed. Currently there are no visas and will see no movement until September bulletin for October month when the new year starts. The dates being processed was 2003 and expect something similar when the new visas are released.

I am not in the US but a UK citizen that has moved to Canada. Just look at state and general nursing forum and you will see that nurses are being laid off or struggling to find work. As a International nurse it is even harder to find a job as the employer has to prove that they can not employ a US citizen or legal resident. There are only a couple of routes for you coming from the EU and that is H1b (as long as you meet requirements) and immigrant For those citizens from Canada and Mexico there is the NAFTA and for Australian citizens there is the E3

thank you, you all!

so is it still possible for me to immigrate to the us as an european-trained rn? i know nursing isnt schedule a anymore, but it is still possible to get a green card as an rn, correct? i wouldnt be able to get an h1b visa. i want to go the immigration route. im concerned now...please help! thank you.