undocumented immigrant wants to be a nurse

pkapple · Mar 9, 2005

huladancer, how young were you when your parents brought you here? Did they have children born in US ? I ask these because I am very familiar with 2 recent cases.

My daughters dormmate had to go to a UK holding for 6 mos and then come back cause she turned 18. She was legal as a minor, but needed to get a student visa at 18--it worked out ok (has american stepmother and sisters)

A family was deported they had one US citizen child, but younger one was born in Phillipines, they had wrong type of visa, but no problem as long as citizen child was minor. This family had a business and were well loved by the community. It was a shock when the girl turned 18 and deportation started for parents and younger girl. Many gov't and church interventions, but they left with the hope of gaining re-entry.

I hope things work out for you, but I do not approve of illegals, get yourself legal ASAP

Nordic Sun · Mar 9, 2005

I don't see what your problem is with Canada. I am not advocating it particularly but I was trying to help her explore different avenues. I never suggested she applies for refugee status... Of course she would not qualify. I know the immigration process. I have succesfully assisted several people in their process of application to immigration ststus.

I was just trying to help this lady figure a way out of her dilemma. Until you are in a similar situation, I don't think you can understand. Please don't be so negative and help the others on this forum continue cooperation for the good of others. Thanks

TaylorMade,R.N. · Mar 9, 2005

Just because you are about to graduate doesn't mean that you will be able to sit for boards. Have you started the paper work to apply for licensure? When the background check comes back it will identify why you can or can not take the boards and I think maybe point you in the direction needed to take corrective action. I would really take sometime now to see what my chances are of taking the boards instead of waiting for possible dissappointment. The reason I strongly suggest this is because one of my classmates in the RN program waited until the last minute to check and until this day see is working as a lab tech and was never allowed to sit for borads because of a past criminal background. Hope this helps.

Why will you not be able to do NCLEX (just curious )The fact that you are almost graduating from a 2yr program to me i think means you can do the exam
i also think you can get an immigration lawyer and ask for advise.

Fiona59 · Mar 9, 2005

Forgive me for being a taxpaying Canadian.

I've had a few dealings with Immigration Canada over the years and know how they treat people. Right now, I've a friend who is still waiting for her husband to be granted landed status (over ten months). This couple have jumped through all the hoops involved (his trade is in demand, bringing enough cash to start his own business, etc), but they are still waiting.

It just frosts my cornflakes when someone says just "go to Canada". From what the original poster stated, they wouldn't be at the top of the list for acceptance. Only a nursing education (not a qualified nurse, in the US illegally). So that wouldn't make them desired.

Immigration is a touchy subject up here. We've taken draft dodgers, economic refugees and for a while we had loads of "Bush" refugees making inquires. It makes a lot of Canadians angry that people will go travel via the US to apply for refugee status because of percieved laxer rules. Or when they are about to be deported from the US (after being there for years) suddenly decide that Canada was where they were meant to be all along.

So yes, I am negative on this topic. Its a joke up here.

z's playa · Mar 9, 2005

Any chance you could go live in Canada for a while? If you manage to take the NCLEX there, you mights be able to come back to the US under a work visa...

:confused: Whaaaaaaat?

One question that's been bugging me as well....how does one apply, attend and graduate from a school with no I.D? Or legal I.D come to think of it? Don't you need to submit a bunch of stuff like police records checks, birth certificate, proof of address? Something about this story doesn't add up.

closatssl1 · Mar 9, 2005

Ok. I'm currently a nursing student who will be graduating in December from a 2 year program. The problem is that I'm currently in this country illegally have been for 10+ years. Like many in my situation, I was brought by my parents to this country at an early age and I've been told that currently there is nothing i can do to help my situation. I know that at the end of the nursing program i won't be able to take the NCLEX and work as a nurse but i figure there is something than I can do, seeing that there is such a need for nurses in this country. ANYONE know where i can get help? Who i can contact to help my situation? I already talked to the director of nursing from my school and he didn't offer much help, so i'm hoping someone out there can point me in the right direction. Thank you.

Huladancer, my question is the same as someone else posted. HOW did you get into school, let alone into a nursing program, by being here illegal????????? Unless you lied and said you were an american citizen, I still can't undersatnd how you are enrolled in school. :coollook: As far as taking the N-clex, I would think an immigration lawyer would be helpful. Good Luck, and congratulations on your school accomplishments!!!

markjrn · Mar 9, 2005

Forgive me for being a taxpaying Canadian.
I've had a few dealings with Immigration Canada over the years and know how they treat people. Right now, I've a friend who is still waiting for her husband to be granted landed status (over ten months). This couple have jumped through all the hoops involved (his trade is in demand, bringing enough cash to start his own business, etc), but they are still waiting.
It just frosts my cornflakes when someone says just "go to Canada". From what the original poster stated, they wouldn't be at the top of the list for acceptance. Only a nursing education (not a qualified nurse, in the US illegally). So that wouldn't make them desired.
Immigration is a touchy subject up here. We've taken draft dodgers, economic refugees and for a while we had loads of "Bush" refugees making inquires. It makes a lot of Canadians angry that people will go travel via the US to apply for refugee status because of percieved laxer rules. Or when they are about to be deported from the US (after being there for years) suddenly decide that Canada was where they were meant to be all along.
So yes, I am negative on this topic. Its a joke up here.

I agree, again.

markjrn · Mar 9, 2005

Any chance you could go live in Canada for a while? If you manage to take the NCLEX there, you mights be able to come back to the US under a work visa...
Whaaaaaaat?

I kind of feel like Canada's supposed to be some dumping ground for the people that the US don't want. That doesn't sound right...

Just an FYI for the OP...I am Canadian, I recently moved back home from out of country, and I had to jump through hoops. Maybe it isn't as easy as everyone seems to think...

z's playa · Mar 9, 2005

I kind of feel like Canada's supposed to be some dumping ground for the people that the US don't want. That doesn't sound right...
Just an FYI for the OP...I am Canadian, I recently moved back home from out of country, and I had to jump through hoops. Maybe it isn't as easy as everyone seems to think...

That's us! The new Mexico where you go to "hide out" for a while until the dogs are off the trail. :rolleyes:

Ever since 9/11 the borders and all that are tighter....not airtight....but a little better.

suzanne4, RN · Mar 9, 2005

Any chance you could go live in Canada for a while? If you manage to take the NCLEX there, you mights be able to come back to the US under a work visa...
Whaaaaaaat?
One question that's been bugging me as well....how does one apply, attend and graduate from a school with no I.D? Or legal I.D come to think of it? Don't you need to submit a bunch of stuff like police records checks, birth certificate, proof of address? Something about this story doesn't add up.

NAFTA trade agreement only covers those with a passport from either Canada or Mexico. It doesn't cover those with equivalent of green card from Canada.

As long as this nursing student came to the US legally, then it is something that can easily be fixed in most cases.

suzanne4, RN · Mar 9, 2005

Huladancer, my question is the same as someone else posted. HOW did you get into school, let alone into a nursing program, by being here illegal????????? Unless you lied and said you were an american citizen, I still can't undersatnd how you are enrolled in school. As far as taking the N-clex, I would think an immigration lawyer would be helpful. Good Luck, and congratulations on your school accomplishments!!!

There are many students in nursing schools in the US that do not have legal papers to be in the US. And funny thing is that many are actually in NYC schools. They are not asked anything about citizenship on many applications.

z's playa · Mar 9, 2005

There are many students in nursing schools in the US that do not have legal papers to be in the US. And funny thing is that many are actually in NYC schools. They are not asked anything about citizenship on many applications.

That is very alarming to put it mildly. :eek:

Wrong on too many levels and for far more reasons!!!!!!!!