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Thank You for your quick guidance. To summarize - Does this mean, wait until OPT is close to expire, go for TN visa first, then see if I can apply I 140? Do you see any hope/chances (maybe slim or approximate) for RNs to file I 140/485 together in 2009 without any retrogression problems? Please advise.

Hi Suzanne, I'm currently working as a RN in TX on my F1 OPT valid until sep 2009. I'm a canadian citizen, did my RN in US finishing it late aug. I would like to pursue filing my GC with current employer who is willing to file it. With current retrogression scenarios described in many posts on this website, it seems to me that I cannot get my EAD before my OPT ends. Should I file I 140 or go for a TN visa (as no one knows when and what will happen with retrogression) ? Will it be better to be on TN for a while until I see some progress on the retrogression or should I go ahead and file I 140 in order to avoid further delays. Please help, this is bit confusing to me. Thanks!

Suzanne, Thanks for the information. I'm planning to use OPT first. I'm in discussion with my school, they will verify and update me. The TN option will be secondary. So, the suggestion is to apply and get a licensure in TX directly. Thanks for the suggestion, I will review the Texas BON website to gather the exact requirements. Do I need to look into anything else then get the ATT from Texas BON and getting my OPT from my college?

Hello, I will finish my ADN in Washington state by Aug this year. After completion, I'm planning to move to Texas. I'm a student on F1 visa. Following are my questions - Can I give my NCLEX RN exam in Texas? Can I get my RN license directly in Texas? Can I do that considering my RN school is in WA. Which approach will be easier - Move to texas, give the exam and get license OR finish exam, get license in WA and then move to get TX RN license? Also, as a new grad RN, will I find jobs in TX? Which are good places for starters? Please advise. Any help is appreciated.. Any information on the detailed process to obtaining NCLEX RN exam and RN license in TX is appreciated.

Hello, I will finish my ADN in Washington state by Aug this year. After completion, I'm planning to move to Texas. I'm a student on F1 visa. Following are my questions - Can I give my NCLEX RN exam in Texas? Can I get my RN license directly in Texas? Can I do that considering my RN school is in WA. Which approach will be easier - Move to texas, give the exam and get license OR finish exam, get license in WA and then move to get TX RN license? Also, as a new grad RN, will I find jobs in TX? Which are good places for starters? Please advise. Any help is appreciated.. Any information on the detailed process to obtaining NCLEX RN exam and RN license in TX is appreciated.