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The NVC and Manila interview wait time is getting faster. Maybe they're expediting the process to meet the remaining slots before the October cut-off? No one knows for sure. Anyways, congrats on your 9-11 interview!

There are already a number of threads here about retrogression. May I suggest to the mods to merge these threads? Thanks.

This thread is really nice. It gives me hope and confidence that things will be alright as I am in this situation right now. I will be leaving for the states anytime next month to work as a nurse without any hospital experience, and this my employer knew when I applied with them. I graduated from nursing school 10 years ago and has never been able to practice it. It will be my first time to work and practice my profession once I get there. I was very apprehensive the past months and was even wanting to pay for a training that I can get. At the same time, i was also confused because some of my friends who are already working in the states told me not to worry about getting a training anymore as the employers/ hospitals will give me an orientation and a training first before I will be left on my own to work independently. Well, this gives me high hopes. Thanks a lot for your sharing. God bless you all.

I think Ohio BON does not require CES anymore unlike other states. Although there are also some states who does like Florida. As suzanne4 has mentioned in one of her posts, one doesn't need to pass local boards to get nclex. and a typical example is this dentist turned nurse case. well, some things like this just really happens. it's a bit "burden" to the hospital, especially to the staff she's working with, but it's also a great risk on her part. a simple mistake might just put her in jeopardy. so she really need to catch up fast in learning and developing the nursing skills in her.

I think the Philippine Daily Inquirer, as our leading broadsheet will verify info first before running this ad. However, what did their message specifically say? It's not necessarily an endorsement if it's just well wishes, etc. The immigration lawyer Atty Chan mentioned several points I couldn't verify coz I'm not a lawyer nor familiar with US immigration laws. Maybe someone knowledgeable could look into that as well.

^ it's ok. many of us at one point, have this glorified version of uncle sam. that's the power of hollywood and now the worldwide web. but reality bites...some pinoys who come to the US soon realize that it's not as "heavenly" as they dreamt it to be. but in the end, it boils down to choice. for now, we chose to try it out in the supposed land of milk and honey. there will always be pros and cons to this choice which we just have to accept and live with...well, atleast for now. at any rate, i'm sure the pearl of the orient seas will always welcome us back with open arms if and when we choose to go home in the future. Goodluck to our continuing journey...

Furthermore, this school posted a letter from an alleged immigration lawyer from Pasadena, CA complete with contact info (see link below). Maybe someone from CA could look at the veracity of this as well. http://www.stignatiuscollege.com/documents/ATTY_CHAN.pdf

There is indeed reason to doubt this and all prospective students should be very careful. They posted their partner US institutions in their website http://www.stignatiuscollege.com/accreditation.htm and maybe it would help to check directly with these US schools also. It would be unfair if their names are posted as partners and turns out to be otherwise. If they have not authorized the use of their names, then it should not be posted on the website! I hope CHED could look to this school and release a statement on its credibility and authenticity. It would be sad if they turn out to be bogus, using the name of the saint who founded the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) at that!

^ that's true. about 80% of which are DH while the rest are middle to upper middle class pinoys shopping for bargains or visiting Disneyland!

let's be careful in over patronizing the US. while it's no issue that they are superior compared to the philippines (heck, they are superior in many ways over almost any country on earth!), many posts here uncover the reality of healthcare which are accessible only if you are working and have health insurance. i've read a lot about poor and jobless americans dying also becuase they couldn't afford paying the bills without health insurance. and while there are cases (hyped and dramatized by pinoy telenovelas) of patients not admitted for not giving a deposit outright, it would be unfair to generalize all philippine hospitals. i know a number of reputable hospitals in manila and other key cities who would address/treat any ER case specially if it's a life and death situation without asking for a deposit first. in the real world, what is shown in gulong ng palad or other pinoy tearjerkers doesn't necessarily always happen.

Just a little tip who are about to leave already the Philippines already. Not everyone knows that immigrants can actually withdraw your contributions plus interest from Pag-Ibig Fund. You juts need to fill-up forms and photocopy of your immigrant visa. this is a substancial amount specially if you've worked for a long time already. for more info, check this link:http://www.pagibigfund.gov.ph/sp_provident.htm You may also download the forms from this website.

Police clearance ONLY if you lived abroad for atleast 6 months. Otherwise, it's just the NBI clearance

Peanut recently shared her experience with the LAX point of entry. Maybe those in the US already can also share their experience? how about those who entered in the east coast? our port of entry is detroit. do they have special procedure for those with kids? how about customs procedure and checking your stuff? thanks.

another thing you may want to look at is the time difference from the day of your consular interview and when you actually submitted the documents. apparently this matters a lot on the release of your visa. in one of my earlir posts, i mentioned someone i know who already received his updated contract right after the interview. he submitted the lacking document a few days after and now got his visa after around 2+ weeks wait. this other nurse meanwhile from my same hospital was able to submit her missing document (also an updated contract) more than a month after her consular interview. it's now almost a month for her with still no visa. again cases do vary and the actual document missing may also be a factor. but this is just a possible scenario which may or may not apply in your respective cases. anyways, goodluck and i hope you'll get your visas soon.

FYI, police clearance will only be needed from a foreign country (meaning outside the Philippines) that you have lived for atleast 6 months. Otherwise, you only have to submit the NBI clearance