Foreign LPN graduates and CGFNS

[helix08]

hi,

i made an inquiry in cgfns to clarify the issue about "lpn's not being able to work in us unless your a green card holder or citizen" posted in all of the threads. hope this helps at all.

here it goes:

****orginal question****

hi,

i have been conducting a research on http://www.allnurses.com, and come

accross with the forum that states, lpn graduates from foreign countries are

eligible to take nclex-pn but cannot be granted a visa to work in us

unless you are a citizen or a green card holder.

is this true?

your prompt response is very much appreciated.

thank you.

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cgfns reply:

dear(name withheld),

u.s. citizens are not required to obtain a visa to work in the united

states.

you can read about our mission at this web page:

http://www.cgfns.org/sections/about/hist.shtml

foreign-educated lpns are eligible for some cgfns international

services. you can go through our web site to see which ones and to obtain

links to the state boards of nursing who decide which if any of our

services they require for foreign-educated lpns. however the links on the

following web page should prove helpful to your inquiry:

http://www.cgfns.org/sections/tools/links.shtml

the section titled "government agencies" can give you details about

current guidelines.

thanks for your interest in cgfns international.

dc

if you have any questions, about your order or your account, please

contact our customer service department at:

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sincerely,

commission on graduates of foreign nursing schools (cgfns)

international commission on healthcare professions (ichp)