CGFNS PROBLEM!!!

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Hi everybody!

im an rn from mexico actually working in the US, i have been working in this country for more thant 3 years and now im fixing my migration status in this beautiful country. i was required to get a "VISA SCREEN CERTIFICATION" from CGFNS, this is one of the requirements in the process of change in migration status . in order to do this document CGFNS ask you for numerous documents: 1-the payment in full of this order, 2- the application for this document 3- signed attestation 4-a photo of the applicant 5- your secondary school diploma(optional) 6- licence validation form(from the texas BON in my case) 7-transcript validation form(from my university where i studied nursing in mexico in my case) 8-proof of passed nclex 9- passed english score for foreign nurses.

i completed all this steps mentioned above and sent all this documents to CGFNS.

everything was accepted except the "transcript validation form from my university" CGFNS received the transcript from my university in september 15/2016 and rejected it approx, on octuber 15/2016, i called them and they told me that the reason that it was rejected was because one of the signatures was not provided, but i was sure the signature was there because i check the form before it was sent by the university and everything was there, however, once i talked to them i went back to my university and they remake the form and sent it again to CGFNS on octuber 20th approx.

They took another month approx. to review the 2nd transcript and it was rejected again on November 20th/2016. I talked with another representative from CGFNS and he told me that the first transcript they received was properly signed, that what they needed was a validation of the signature of the transcript not a new one how i was been told, i asked what does that mean, and basically they wanted to know exactly who the person that had signed the transcript was...so they instructed me to talk with the director from my university and he had to write a letter explaining who he was, his charge, tittle seals etc etc.

I was really frustrated at this point because every time i talked to CGFNS they said something different. so this letter was done by my university and sent to CGFNS and they got it on november 28th/2016. i have been calling since then and they just keep saying that they have not reviewed the letter yet and that i need to wait, every time i call them they just leave "notes" to the department in charge to review this document but nothing has been done so far.

I WANT TO KNOW IF SOMEONE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THEM AND IF THERE IS A WAY TO FIX THIS ISSUE, I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO AND IM REALLY FRUSTRATED AND TIRED OF THE SAME RESPONSES FROM THE BAD QUALIFIED PEOPLE FROM CGFNS THAT TELLS YOU WHATEVER THEY WANT TO YOU EVERY TIME YOU CALL THEM. PLEASE HELP ME! THANKS

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It is not clear to me What do Cailifornia Board of Nursing accepts from this agency for them to process my license. I've been paying a lot of request to CGFNS and BRN seems doesn't validate whatever they forwarded to them. Do they need an official transcript or CES or the certificate itself. Because it's give me a big question what's the advantage of passing the CGFNS exam and be part of this program.Issuance of Official transcript should be a part of the it. Because if CGFNS only do just CES and English test validation it's seems to be useless since there's a lot of Credential evaluation agencies nowadays. And I don't think there would be a difference to my curriculum for them to keep evaluating and why do I have to go back to my school again just to get my official transcript and send to CG.. I can just simply request it to my school and send it to BRN. Hopefully there's some benefits being a part CGFNS program.

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Not many states require CGFNS exam, only a small handful do. NCLEX is still a state requirement and California like New York do their own assessment. The BRN requires a copy of your transcripts unlike New York who uses CGFNS to obtain the various documents

I just hope i don't get the same problem. My school just received the verification form from CGFNS and I actually wanted the school to send me the copy of the form so I can fully instruct them what needs to be done before they mail it back to CGFNS. What if the school's registrar who signed your document is not on their system? Coz somebody here said CGFNS representative won't tell you exactly who needs to sign the documents. I understand they don't want the applicant to get involved in the process but It's hard to just let them do all the work especially if they don't follow up your documents the best of their ability. And I don't wanna waste my money either.

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Hi,

My school received a letter from the CGFNS telling them that they received my transcripts but that they had the following problem: A signature wasn't provided or couldn't be authenticated. They just asked them to verify these information with them in writing. They didn't send any verification form or anything else... Is my school supposed to just write a letter to certify that the records/transcripts come from them and was signed by the director (who would write and sign that same letter)?

Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Hi,

My school received a letter from the CGFNS telling them that they received my transcripts but that they had the following problem: A signature wasn't provided or couldn't be authenticated. They just asked them to verify these information with them in writing. They didn't send any verification form or anything else... Is my school supposed to just write a letter to certify that the records/transcripts come from them and was signed by the director (who would write and sign that same letter)?

Yes, that is what the school needs to do

You can contact CGFNS and give them another email were they can contact and validate seal and signature of those authorized to sign in behalf of the Universaty. The email wuld have to be authorized by forensics, but if it has the same ending as other emails previousy used to validate thy will go thre an example of the email would be "xxxxx@youruniversatyname. com". CGFNS will not let you know if they have been contacted but you can the contact the owner of that email and give them a heads up to respond the email that may be in spam.

Good luck

Ok so i received an e-mail from CGFNS that they already mailed all my documents to NY BON. So how long do i have to wait to received eligibility to take exam? I just can't start studying without actually setting an actual date of exam. And im not even sure if NY will give me eligibility in the first place. Hopefully í ½í¸ƒí ½í¸ƒí ½í¸ƒí ½í¸ƒ

Hello everyone, Iam a RN .I have a doubt regarding the CGFNS visa screen processing, all my files except for my english proficiency exam had been sent to them and received by them . Recently ,I passed my ielts exam and i have sent my file to them. Should i do anything else like the TRF no or should i add the english exam option in the cgfns site ...and they have to review only that since other files are already done and after that only i can apply for the expedited services. Is expedited services good and genuine ? could someone please give their opinion

Hi mavericklm10, your IELTS result should be forwarded to CGFNS directly by the test center where you have taken the examination. It should not come from you. You need to request from either British Council or IDP to send it directly. I am not aware about expedited services being offered. Is the offer coming from CGFNS?

Ok so i received an e-mail from CGFNS that they already mailed all my documents to NY BON. So how long do i have to wait to received eligibility to take exam? I just can't start studying without actually setting an actual date of exam. And im not even sure if NY will give me eligibility in the first place. Hopefully

hi, did you get a notification that you need to provide a valid seal and signature? how did your school fix it? thanks

Dear pinoy27

I was suffering the same problem...

However, I am unlucky that my school didn't receive anything from CGFNS. Do you know what's the letter about? It would be a great help for your kindly response

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