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First of all, the cost of living between the two countries are extremely different so they can't and shouldn't be compared at face value. Second, it really depends on the place where you work as a nurse. In almost all cases, the monthly income one generates is well above the minimum wage requirements (which is around 5000 - 6000). Incidentally, a government staff nurse in the Philippines can earn around 12000-15000 pesos.

YUWESAREN, can you direct me to link which tells me of the case? Thanks/

yeah! we can overcome this hurdle!

1. Patience 2. Strong intellectual knowledge and the use of critical thinking. 3. Desire to grow professionally

I think it would be best just to wait for the Court's decision. :monkeydance:

If you fail you are in deep shi+, if you wish to get the VS, you would need to waive your license for a second try (however, it is full retake). Best to take the bitter pill quick!

I heard about this agency! Just like khirbz, any comments about it would be appreciated.

Any body here have a sample of a waiver. I know I'm supposed to see a lawyer but I would like to see if there are variations from one to another.

Oh Lord Help us all! ~ I will re-sit in the NLE. Praying to be part of BATCH 2007.

Then if that's the case..which state do you endorse?

Further information on February 14 announcement BY: Barbara L. Nichols, Chief Executive Officer, Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS International) PHILADELPHIA, PA — FEBRUARY 20, 2007 — The VisaScreen® Certification Program is a federally mandated immigration screening program for certain foreign health professionals seeking an occupational visa to the United States. CGFNS is designated by U.S. immigration law to administer this program. Pursuant to its mandate under Section 212(a)(5)© of the U.S. Immigration Nationality Act, CGFNS has determined that those Philippine nurses who were sworn in as licensed nurses in the Philippines following their passing the compromised June 2006 licensure examination are not eligible for the issuance of a VisaScreen certificate. CGFNS has further determined that the June 2006 passers are able to overcome this bar and qualify for issuance of a VisaScreen certificate by taking the equivalent of Tests 3 and 5 on a future Philippine nursing exam. Link to whole article: http://www.cgfns.org/sections/about/news/news/2007/02-20-07_philippines.shtml Moderator's note: Pls. do not copy and paste the whole article. Just quote a couple of impt. paragraphs or make a synopsis then just provide a link for the whole article. Thanks.

I'd say rus-t it is good news. When I read the memo, I shouted in glee because at last a decision was made. I will have to take the examination again but it doesn't matter as long as I can see a clear destination. Cheers! :smiletea: I do hope that PRC will make the necessary steps for us.

CGFNS Denies VisaScreen® Certificates for Philippine Nurses Who Passed the Compromised June 2006 Philippine Licensure Examination PHILADELPHIA, PA — FEBRUARY 14, 2007 — After careful consideration, the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS International) has decided that those Philippine nurses who were sworn in as licensed nurses in the Philippines following their passing the compromised licensure exam of June 2006 are not eligible for a VisaScreen Certificate. CGFNS began investigating this issue soon after the first reports of irregularities were received and sent a fact-finding mission to the Philippines in September 2006. CGFNS has concluded that the licensure process for those who received their license as a result of passing the compromised June 2006 licensure examination raises significant questions about the accurate assessment of the competencies of many of those individuals. Therefore, CGFNS is unable to certify that the licensure is comparable to a U.S. license. In this instance, applicable U.S. immigration law will not permit CGFNS to issue the VisaScreen Certificate required of internationally educated health care workers to those nurses who obtained Philippine licensure on the basis of passing the June 2006 nursing licensure examination. CGFNS notes, however, that the June 2006 passers are able to overcome this bar and qualify for a VisaScreen Certificate by taking the equivalent of Tests 3 and 5 on a future licensing examination administered by Philippine regulatory authorities and obtaining a passing score. please verify at: http://www.cgfns.org/sections/about/news/news/2007/02-14-07_philippines.shtml For those that want to go to US...we need to take the board or certain parts of the board this June.

Stay away from review centers instead just study. I'm proud to say that I never did joined any review center (not because of budget...ahem:roll) but because I felt it was a waste of hard-earned money! In any case, ample preparation is what is really needed.

Honestly, we are at limbo..and thinking about it doubles my age! :) I have plans to retake the board. I'm tired of hoping! I gave it almost a year and I think we all deserve a fair share of the pie. Also, guys, VS is very very important. We need to make sure that that "paper" is secured with our encumbrance. Less, we want delays and etc.

you are most certainly right!

That's great news...any guess, how many visas will be issued for the year?

What does the logits changes in the test plan mean?

After visascreen, What am I suppose to do? Find an employer that will petition me? Is that correct?

Thanks for the info, suzanne4. Could you give me info on NJ? Not the requirements...more info on the job atmosphere. Just like what you stated earlier on NY. Many thanks!

Thanks Rep. But I was thinking of the State of New York or maybe New Jersey. Any comments on these states? Much appreciated.

I plan to take the NCLEX. However, I haven't applied yet to any state. I've learned that each state has its advantages based on your posts. Can you please give me a good state to apply? I'm not much concerned with fast processing. I'm more concern with having less problems in paperwork and that means I don't wish to take the CGFNS examination. I don't intend to go to an agency either. Please help because I am dumbfounded by the many facets of the application.

could you give me a link where I could all infos (comprehensive) on immigration

yes but don't forget...it also means you passed the June 2006 examination.

so that means you are not a registered nurse in the Philippines. We are in the same predicament. Considering that I was/am registered. In any case...good for you.