Is there a comprehensive list of states wherein an NLE is not required? I have K-1vis

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Hi Guys. Hi Suzanne! I've been browsing through all the forums and can't seem to find a list of states wherein an NLE is nor a requirement. I recently learned, like a few minutes ago that CA already imposed a new rule on having an NLE if you are a foreign graduate.

Here's the thing, My American Fiance and I have been together for almost 6 years now. We already applied for a K-1 visa. I recently graduated BSN this April. I didn't apply for an NLE because I don't the event where I am scheduled for the NLE and the approval for K-1 would come in. I really had no plans on working as an RN here in the Philippines cause I currently have a business establishment operating within our area.

Do you think there's a list of states wherein you don't need an NLE anymore to take the NCLEX. What we have planned was to live with her family for a few months, and they're scattered all over the states, Just help us get started. But most of her family are in NY though, They're Jewish.

Any help or info you could provide me, Or knowledge/list you could impart would be greatly appreciated. I just don't know where to start.

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Really you have to look at where you want to live and meet their requirements, very hard to look at BON and decide as it maybe an area you do not want to live. We do not have a list on which states require NLE or not plus states can easily change their minds and may even when endorsing may require that you have a local license as well as US license

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It is not a point of which states at this time require the local license and those that do not. More and more are starting to require it, and any state can change their requirements at any time. Employers can also require it as well.

If you are going to be working in NY, then you are going to need to get the CVS completed as the BON will not even look at your application until that is completed and the current wait time for that is about 8 months or so.

Not sure with what being Jewish has to do with any of this, it has no bearing on anything at all.

My suggestion with the way that things are happening now in in the US would be to get the NLE completed. Others do not wish to work in the Philippines either, but the choice is not really one to be making. You are not going to be exempt from this requirement as you will still have a passport from the Philippines, green card holders are not exempt if the local license is needed. Better to get it done now than have to return there later on to write it if the new state would require it.

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Not sure with what being Jewish has to do with any of this, it has no bearing on anything at all.

-I was just explaining why NY is an option for us. I heard that the cost of living in NY is too much. I think it would be hard to start on our own 2 feet there. She has family there that could take us in temporarily, even in florida and texas. Practically

My suggestion with the way that things are happening now in in the US would be to get the NLE completed. Others do not wish to work in the Philippines either, but the choice is not really one to be making. You are not going to be exempt from this requirement as you will still have a passport from the Philippines, green card holders are not exempt if the local license is needed. Better to get it done now than have to return there later on to write it if the new state would require it.

I guess im just gonna have to go back to the PI and take it. We're leaving Feb-March next year. and the NLE is scheduled in June.

Help me experts, You think there is still something I can do? Will the CES help? Is there a program/training I can do in the states to qualify for an NCLEX with just the BSN degree alone?

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

If your training meets US requirements then they will allow you to sit NCLEX but if the state requires local license then it will be required. BON's are always changing so always best to check their website first

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Depends if the state requires the CES; example NY uses only the CVS, even if you have the CES done, you would still need to go thru the CVS for NY.

Licensure and immigration are two very different things, most assume that if they have the green card or will be getting one, that things will change with licensure; but they do not. Any requirement for a foreign-trained nurse still needs to be met for licensure.

Best of luck to you. Average wait time to get permission to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam when one trains out of the US is four to six months, for NY it is longer because of the CVS.

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