International nurse asks about visa screening

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Hi, I'm registered nurse..I got 6.5 overall band score with 7 in speaking and 6 in reading, writing and listening. Can I proceed for cgfns visa screening process?

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Specializes in Tele, ICU, Staff Development.

Yes, with a 6.5 overall band score in the IELTS,  you should be eligible to proceed with the CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) visa screening process.

Typically, CGFNS (now TruMerit) requires:

  • For the IELTS exam, you must have a minimum of 6.0 in each individual band (Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing).
  • An overall score of at least 6.5.

However, it's always a good idea to double-check TruMerit's specific requirements for your case, as they can change. You can verify the exact requirements by checking directly with TruMerit or reviewing its visa screening guidelines.

Good luck!

Nurse Beth