After passing NCLEX

[NirvanaUSRN]

Hi Everyone. I'm writing this follow up article so my fellow kababayan would know their pathway after passing NCLEX. For those who are Filipino our pathway is wait for our PD ( priority date) and right now , VISA BULLETIN PD is May 2014 which is a big leap from the slow movement. Moreover, I will give you a step by step guide on what you are going to do after accomplishing NCLEX.

First, while waiting for your NCLEX state passing letter or ID which will be mailed to you by the BON ( Board of Nursing ) which you chose to be registered do not waste your TIME, schedule for IELTS. For US skilled Immigration, nurses are ONLY required to get 7 in speaking and a total band score of 6.5 The sooner you do your IELTS the earlier you get an employer and the earlier you will get your VISA SCREEN ( which is a requirement for immigration purposes).

Second, once you receive your certificate of license from your state. Keep it for future reference. Pass the IELTS and as much as possible aim for good scores not just 6.5. Because remember that you still need to wait for your PRIORITY date to be current so might as well get OPTION B while waiting for your American dream. You can try to work in UK, IRELAND or AUSTRALIA. It would help for your credentials in attracting employers.

Third, once you pass your IELTS get an AGENCY or direct employer who can petition you so you will have a PRIORITY DATE. Why I say so, having the priority date is very important because this will serve as your ticket to USA. Some of my friends are lucky enough to have their PD even without IELTS yet. How so? They found a direct employer who filed a petition for them. As for me, I'm lucky to be part of it. My IELTS fee was reimbursed and my VISA SCREEN was paid by my employer too. Hence, I have saved a lot. For the IELTS it is $200, VISA SCREEN thru CGFNS is $540.

Fourth, once your agency or employer filed your petition they will be responsible for paying your petition fee which is 700$. Then all you need to do is to comply with their set of requirements. Agencies have their own scheme so I cannot disclose what set of requirements were asked to me because it differs from one to other. After that, wait for your vISA screen certificate and PD to be current. Then, you are ready to go to America after you successfully do your Embassy Interview and pass the set of requirements.

Fifth, most of the agency/ employer would ask you to go back to bedside once your PD is close to the current date so you will be oriented to the clinical setting. Then, just adhere to what your agency would ask you to submit so there are no delays.

Lastly, do not forget that everything happens for a reason so it needs patience for you to succeed. Nonetheless, IELTS , VS, or your state licenses and PRC have expirations. For: IELTS (2 years)

VISA SCREEN ( 5 years)

STATE licenses ( depends on which state you are licensed)

PRC ( 3 years )

Renew your licenses. Have your ALL your black and white READY. We all know that MONEY IS an ISSUE but there are ALWAYS means if you have the WILL.

GOD BLESS!

[Ymma]

This is very informative and useful. Thank you!

[NirvanaUSRN]

your welcome

[Godismystrength01]

Hi Ma'am, i am also a filipino nurse. My question is lil far from the information you have shared to us but somehow related to nclex. I want to know if i can still be eligible to take NCLEX even if i have revoked license from Saudi Arabia? Because i read at bon of texas that for you to be eligible to take nclex you have verified certificate of License/ registration where you hold or have held a license. The VOL must come directly from the licensing authority. I can only submit my verified License from Philippines. Do you think in my case they will never allow me to take nclex because of my current situation? I hope you have insight witht this. TIA

[Harpawan]

I am international nurse graduated from india.working in canada for 7 years.took my NCLEX and have michigan license.got CA employer letter.dont have VS.6month certification. If i send my proof of English proficiency to CGFNS ,would they waive off my english and provide me VS.

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

I am international nurse graduated from india.working in canada for 7 years.took my NCLEX and have michigan license.got CA employer letter.dont have VS.6month certification. If i send my proof of English proficiency to CGFNS ,would they waive off my english and provide me VS.

What proof are you going to send? Better to ask as they may still ask for English exams and results have to come directly from company

[Harpawan]

I sent proof

Of 6 monyh certification

,working as RN

In canada

For 7

Years,credential report which is showing all my text books were in english.

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

You need to check with CGFNS

[Harpawan]

I already sent my proof to CGFNS.waiting now response.how long it takes to reply.thax

[NirvanaUSRN]

Hi, I'm not that familiar with TEXAS BON requirement. However, you can double check their requirements. I strongly believe that in your case, it is easier if you just use your PHILIPPINE RN to apply for NCLEX since your saudi arabian license has been revoked.

[Shazab]

Why was your license revoked in Saudi?

[alexthelamp]

Hi NirvanaUSRN, RN

Just wanted to double check, is visa-screen mandatory for petition filing? Can petition be filed once NCLEX test is passed? What I understand was Visa screen will be required at the time of consular interview and NOT at the time of petition filing. Please reply.