Visa Screen Certificate / CGFNS

[suzanne4]

Visa Screen Certificate is required by all foreign nurses wishing to obtain a green card to work in the US, as well as any type of temporary work permit, such as the Nafta TN Visa for those from Canada and Mexico.

It requires that you pass either the NCLEX-RN or the CGFNS exam, as well as the series of English exams if you are not exempt from them.

The CGFNS exam is only required now in about five states, and rumor is that one or two will be removed from that remaining list as well. Do not bother with that exam if you are not going to work in a state that does not require it, or you have no way to be able to take the NCLEX exam from where you are currently located.

The application for the VSC is now only good for one year.........please do not apply for it until you have passed at least one of the required exams, or you may need to pay an additional fee.

(This thread is replacing the original thread that was from more than 2 and 1/2 years ago, and has updated information.)

[mauigirl]

can i do the cancellation online or by postal mail?

and how can i update my application?

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

can i do the cancellation online or by postal mail?

and how can i update my application?

You may be able to do it by telephone (cancelling application). Regarding updating your application usually it has to be done by mail and in writing. Exceptions would be NCLEX results and English exams which have to come direct from them

[mcv0928]

hi suzanne! i just wanna ask if it's ok to have more than 1 cgfns account? i've noticed that i cannot edit my 1st application so i'm planning to create another account since i have'nt paid yet. i don't want to continue my 1st application because of the incomplete data. is there really no way for me to edit my application?

Hello Mauigirl. We're somewhat on the same boat. I applied my visascreen in the early part of this year thru online too. NOw that I am abput to complete all the documents needed, I have noticed that I have a new CGFNS order#. I would also like to cancel the new one.

Were you able to find the solution to your concern? How did you go about it. I e-mailed cgfns last monday (July 21, 2008) , but still no response. I'll try to call them later.

Please share with me how you were able to cancel your other account. Thanks in advance and God bless.

[nars1218]

I'm an NCLEX-Passer for CA BRN without SSN. For the license verification requirement of CGFNS/ICHP VSC requirement of successful completion of NCLEX, I just paid $20 for 2 copies of test results to be sent to CGFNS and to my address for personal files. Just write a letter to CA BRN requesting them to send a copy to CGFNS and attach a photocopy of your notice of passing the NCLEX-RN.

[suzanne4, RN]

CA actually charges $60 to complete the paperwork that needs to be sent to CGFNS for the VSC. You do not have a license issued so they need to do it manually.

They have to complete a document for them and it is not just sending a copy of the letter to you.

You need to check with them, have not seen them do it for the $10 that they charge for the copy for you.

[nars1218]

The $10 Copy Of Test Results for VSC of CGFNS/ICHP for NCLEX-passers for CA BRN who do not have SSN can actually avail of this. I have checked my status order and they have received and reviewed the copy of test results as proof of successful completion of the NCLEX-RN.

[nars1218]

this is actual action i did for my vsc and not hearsay.

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suzanne4

[suzanne4, RN]

I understand what you are posting, but then you got by very lucky as the fee that CA charges to complete the verification for the VSC is normally $60. We have not seen that change.

Consider yourself quite lucky, but that is not the norm for them.

Just check out all of the other threads on this forum concerning the fees for CA for the VSC.

Best of luck to you.

[agent_zero]

Hi Suzanne! Recently acquired my nursing degree and I'm planning to take my NCLEX in the US but only have tourist visa. I'm also planning to do my fingerprint scan there since according to Cal BON it is much faster if done via live scan. Can I finish everything from NCLEX Application to Examination during my stay there? I have all my requirements here already but the school transcript have just recently being sent there. Can I incorporate all that during my stay there? Do you have any suggestions on a quicker way? thanks.

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Hi Suzanne! Recently acquired my nursing degree and I'm planning to take my NCLEX in the US but only have tourist visa. I'm also planning to do my fingerprint scan there since according to Cal BON it is much faster if done via live scan. Can I finish everything from NCLEX Application to Examination during my stay there? I have all my requirements here already but the school transcript have just recently being sent there. Can I incorporate all that during my stay there? Do you have any suggestions on a quicker way? thanks.

We do not recommend California for initial licensure. Ca will destroy your file after 3 years if you do not provide them with a SSN and with retrogression the likelihood of meeting that is low, you are aware of issues and retrogression? You will not be able to adjust your visa once in the US

I would say it depends on how quick Ca will give their eligibility once you have done fingerprints to whether you are able to sit the exam whilst out there. Maybe quicker to do fingerprints via card.

[icanmakeit]

Hello,

I Am An Rn With Nclex, Ielts And Work Experience Of Less Than A Year. Now I Am Looking For A Speedy Way To Get To Usa. I Was Considering Hic Visa. But Your Advise Is Enough For Me To Be Enlightened. Desperately, I Am In Work Study Scholarship Program Fully Funded, I Will Work 20 Hours A Week At 20 Dollars Per Hour. Will It Be Ok To Have 1,600 Dollars A Month In Texas, Usa. Will I Live A Decent Life With That. Please Enlighten Me On This. Thank You And More Power.

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

There is no speedy way to work in the US. Retrogression has been ongoing since Oct 2006 and there are no visas for nurses currently