VT RN Application-- HELP!!

Hi , I'm new here.. I'm an RN ,still in the Philippines and am currently under H4-visa (dependent) as my wife is a PT.. I Just want to confirm if the state of VT does not require its applicants to take the CGFNS exam prior to NCLEX.. My other option is California, but then I've heard that CA requires SSN prior to the issuance of RN license.
Can somebody advise me on what steps shall I take first ? I have plans on taking NCLEX first , next IELTS-- then eventually follow my wife in U.S. Thanks in advance! God bless!

Back up a minute and lets start at the beginning.
If your wife is a physical therapist, why do you have an H-4 and not a green card?
Since you do not have a green card, you are going to have to go that route for your family to get one. You are unable to work on the H-4.

Where do you wish to work? There are many states that no longer require the CGFNS exam, just a Credentials Evaluation Screen, CES, by CGFNS.
Don't pick a state based only on speed, etc., as you are still going to need to go thru the Visa Screen process.