thekimRN

thanks so much. i actually contacted the recruiter to clarify the info she was telling me regarding the uscis. the EAD is NOT required for the TN like she initially said. i am very happy to hear the TN visa is now for 3 years! ps i love this site. the folks posting on all nurses have really helped me during this process and i could not be more thankful!

hi there, i just received a pending offer for a job position in the states (im currently in canada) what i've got so far is: -MN license -Endorsed for temp license to NC -Visa Screen Certificate -in the process of completing required documents from the hospital what else is needed? I think I still need the official letter to bring with me once I try to re-enter the US. I was told I need to apply for work authorization with USCIS? Is this is I-765? If I read correctly that application also requires photo/fingerprints and the fingerprinting can only be done at authorized places that seem to only be located in the states???? I'm really confused about that part so if anyone can offer some guidance, I'd very much appreciate it. I also heard that the TN visa is now for 3 years, not just 1. Is this true??

Hey everyone, After a long process of trying to relocate to NC from Canada, not passing the NCLEX, personal events, etc..I've finally passed the NCLEX and received my license from Minnesota. My questions: I've paid and applied to cgfns for my visa screen (probably prematurely because I didn't pass my nclex before paying and now have 3 months before it expires)..I have sent them documents for education, licenses I've held in Canada, etc long time ago. They require my photo still. I'm assuming I have to send them verification of passing my exam (is a copy accepted?) + current license in Minnesota? I'm wondering if they'll also be waiting for me to endorse into NC and wait for those documents as well before I can get a certificate? I also remember another nurse telling me I had to register for something called nurse sys? What is that about? Am I going to somehow have to get a US social security # before going back to the states? Am I required to update my CPR certs in Canada or will I be able to do this when I get back to NC? I was also told for the TN visa that I should have some sorta proof that I have ties in Canada. This worried me because I don't have anything like a car or house in my name..just bank accounts really. I'm really wondering how much longer this will all take and if there's anything else I didn't mention that I'll need to present when I enter the US again? Any advice would be very much appreciated. Thanks.

Hi... I relocated to Vancouver from Winnipeg as a new RN... I believe the entry level wage per hour when I first started working in December, 2007 was $27.17 and recently increased to $27.85 or something close to that. Hope that helps!