meloniez

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1. Retrogression Is Not Over

   meloniez replied to suzanne4's topic in International

   If a I140 is filed now for a nurse, even though there is no Schedule A visa category, will a nurse be given a schedule A visa if they become available in the future?

2. Will NVC process schedule A cases during retrogression

   meloniez replied to meloniez's topic in International

   Thanks! That is perfectly clear now. I guess that is why recruiters and hospitals are not interested, as all you can do now is the I140, and nothing else.

3. Will NVC process schedule A cases during retrogression

   meloniez replied to meloniez's topic in International

   The reason I asked, is because I had read this link: http://www.hammondlawfirm.com/alerts/11.02.2006_hcalert.htm and to quote a paragraph: "How Does Retrogression Impact Schedule A I-140's; Can I still File an I-140? Yes. Retrogression does not impac...

4. Will NVC process schedule A cases during retrogression

   meloniez posted a topic in International

   Once the I140 is approved and forwarded to NVC, will they process the case? Will they issue DS-3032 and Fee Receipt, and send and receive back packet 3? Thanks

5. Suzanne's study guide really works. I passed!

   meloniez replied to meloniez's topic in NCLEX

   In the first 3 months, I read each chapter, highlighted points, and at the end of each chapter, I answered all the questions on the CD for that chapter in study mode. In study mode, I did not know what % I was scoring. In the last 2 months, I answere...

6. Suzanne's study guide really works. I passed!

   meloniez posted a topic in NCLEX

   Suzanne's study guide really works. My exam cut off at 75 questions. The only book I used was Saunders Comprehensive Review. I spent about 3 months reading the book, and 2 months on the questions. I also had Lippincotts, Mosbys and Nclex-3500, but d...

7. CES and make-up courses

   meloniez replied to meloniez's topic in International

   Ethan, thanks for that info. I have already paid the fee to the Texas board and submitted my fingerprints. They say that once CGFNS approves CES, it should only take about 10 days for the ATT.

8. CES and make-up courses

   meloniez posted a topic in International

   Hi All I have just graduated as a RN in South Africa, having done the bridging course. I have already applied to the Texas nursing board to do the nclex exam. They require I do the CES thru CGFNS. I am currently doing make-up courses and clinical hou...

9. Which board of nursing?

   meloniez replied to meloniez's topic in International

   Fortunately I have a SSN#, as I lived in the US, for a few years, about 5 years ago.

10. Which board of nursing?

    meloniez posted a topic in International

    Hi I would like to work in Houston, Texas. Should I apply to the Texas BNE or are there advantages to applying to NYBON? For TXBNE, the CES can be done thru CGFNS, ERES or IERF. From reading these posts, it appears as though CGFNS is slow and it can ...

11. Tourist visa and AOS

    meloniez replied to meloniez's topic in International

    Hi Suzanne I am still 6mths away from graduating as an RN, but do have 10 years as a LPN/LVN. I have already attended an OGP seminar, but I'm concerned that they may not place me in Houston, where I would like to live. Are there hospitals in Houston ...

12. Visa Screen Certificate waiting time

    meloniez replied to meloniez's topic in International

    Thanks for all the info!

13. Tourist visa and AOS

    meloniez posted a topic in International

    I have seen posts stating that there are hospitals that actually prefer to do AOS for nurses on tourist visa, as they can be working in 90 days. I have also seen posts stating that you need to convince USCIS that you had no immigrant intent, and ther...

14. Visa Screen Certificate waiting time

    meloniez posted a topic in International

    If you apply for Visa Screen, and CGFNS verifies all your credentials and you have passed the English exam, and you then write and pass Nclex exam. Will you still wait 4 months for Visa Screen Certificate, after Nclex results are submitted?