josie1

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1. Immigration Attorney

   josie1 replied to MARI 1's topic in International

   Do not give up hope! No matter what happens, visa retrogression or not The Statistics and the data as far as Job openings go show that there is still a HUGE Shortage of RNs in the US, as well as the UK, Australia, NZ, Ireland, Singapore, Canada and n...

2. NCLEXpassers applying for work in hospitals,have you ever experienced discrimination?

   josie1 replied to sam755's topic in International

   I personaly think that you do not have to volunteer that information unless it is asked of you. And even then it is probably non of their business, since it has nothing to do with wether you can proficiently perform the work as an RN.

3. Another attempt to bring NCLEX to Manila

   josie1 replied to lawrence01's topic in Philippines

   Dont give up hope yet on NCLEX in the Phil.s! I think that they are still trying to find the right vendor to work with here in the Phil.s I learned that a couple of months ago I was interviewed by a co. that was participating in an RFP ( Req. for ...

4. Interview next week!!!!!

   josie1 replied to RNtigerEMT's topic in Emergency

   Good Luck! Sounds like you have it in the bag! Do let us know how it went!

5. Agency Demanding Cg Username And Password

   josie1 replied to Aquarian's topic in International

   Yes Floridabound, my trust level had gone up with my current agency and their immigration Attorney when the Previous agency ( One of the BAD Ones!- they even closed down! I waited 3+ years etc... but thats another sob story! ) I was with really messe...

6. Agency Demanding Cg Username And Password

   josie1 replied to Aquarian's topic in International

   I guess it boils down to your relationship with your agency. If you trust them it wouldnt be an issue. If they are Demanding it-it sounds to me like the 'trust' and relationship may have been lost. I entrusted mine because they have always been Upfro...

7. Contracts--please read before signing one

   josie1 replied to suzanne4's topic in International

   Well put Suzzane! All Please heed this advise and warning! Too many times Nurses go to "Cattle Call" recruitment events and are made ( Or should I say are 'manipulated') into singing Employment contracts ON THE SPOT!!! Unbeleivable!!! It is just a...

8. what is the shortest contract that can be signed?

   josie1 replied to firstyearRN's topic in International

   Most importantly as Suzzane has advised! READ THE CONTRACT Before singing it! Any Good Employer/ Agency WILL ALWAYS Have you read the Contract and even take it home- to really study and understand it until you are comfortable with th terms. ALSO-Y...

9. what is the shortest contract that can be signed?

   josie1 replied to firstyearRN's topic in International

   My understanding is the number of years the contract represents is your employers investment in you and in the process including all the filing fees, immigration Atty., recruitment costs etc. in getting you . In my opinion every good contract...

10. To all foriegn Nurses.Waiting for retro. to be lift up.

    josie1 replied to sabadao22's topic in Immigration

    Amen! He is good all the time! Also have your freinds and relatives in the US call their respective Senators and Congressmen-even the White house to pass the CIR or come up with a "bridge" like they did in 2005 w/ the 50K visas! Keep the Faith!

11. more about retrogression

    josie1 replied to tutugirlBSN's topic in International

    One more thing you can do is to have Your Freinds and Relatives in the U.S. who beleive in 'your cause' call their respective Senators and Congressmen as well as call the Whitehouse to complete the CIR which is on the agenda for today! It is never to...

12. Immigration Attorney

    josie1 replied to MARI 1's topic in International

    I confirmed with my immigration Atty. who has deployed over 1,500 RNs and other Allied Healthcare workers to the US: Suzzane and Jon are 100% right! YOU CANNOT USE THE H2B UNDER ANY OF THE AFFORMENTIONED CIRCUMCTANCES! Unfortunately too many people...

13. A word of caution: AGENCIES

    josie1 replied to suzanne4's topic in International

    Absolutely right Suzzane! I might add that if there are any 'questionable' or 'manipulative' practices from employers or agencies that you dont feel right about- You can & should file a complaint with the POEA! They work with Phil. labor attache ...

14. more about retrogression

    josie1 replied to tutugirlBSN's topic in International

    This is democracy at work! Messy but all sides have to be heard! The proposed CIR or initial versions are out on the Web. My Atty. did not want to show me or give me a copy bec. all these are the 'proposed' CIR. Anyone have a link or copy?

15. A word of caution: AGENCIES

    josie1 replied to suzanne4's topic in International

    Check with the POEA Database. One way to check on the credibility of a recruitment agency in the Philippines is if they are registered with the Phil. Overseas Employment Administration ( www.poea.gov.ph ). They work with the Phil. Embassies in the c...