thanks for your advice suzanne! yes, i'm also simultaneously filling up forms for CVS-NY, i was just bothered by the questions in NY-BON that's why i couldnt proceed for a while.. i have a follow up question re your advice on citizenship/immigration: there's an option to check "an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the US." however, they're looking for the alien registration number or control number issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.. how do u suggest i proceed with this? coz I havent gone thru anything fr USCIS yet.. may i also ask if you have any idea of the timeline for processing CVS and approval of NY BON before i get an ATT for NCLEX? And if luckily I pass the NCLEX, how long does it take to get the license? Thanks for your time suzanne. you're an angel!