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Hi there! I got this info from the BRN application: Mailing Address: Board of Registered Nursing P.O. Box 944210 Sacramento, CA 94244-2100 Street Address for overnight or in-person delivery: Board of Registered Nursing 1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 150 Sacramento, CA 95834 Since it is a P.O. box address, the only way to send in your documents is through the Post Office either registered or express mail - due to the fact that it can be tracked I have tried many times sending documents through Phil Post - registered / express to the US and somehow they all got delivered to the addressee hehehe Don't worry much about sending mails into the US 'cause their postal service is quite efficient as far as I'm concerned. Good luck there

Thank you so much! Btw, one more question. When you request for EDAS from CGFNS, is there still the need to submit some forms/documents to them or they (CGFNS) just make use of the stored TOR/School credentials that were submitted to them before for VisaScreen purposes?

Hi I just have a question re the use of EDAS from CGFNS in lieu of requesting TOR from the school. I'd like to know how you went about it. Did you just request EDAS from CGFNS and have them submit to Cali BRN? How about the Request for Transcript and BREAKDOWN OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL NURSING PROGRAMS forms from Cali BRN, is there a need to send those forms to CGFNS as well? Thank you in advance guys!

I am in the process of obtaining my immigrant visa; will be having my interview for that soon, so I'm almost there =) Is there ever a way of knowing if the Cali BRN ever received the verification request? I sent it last December 2014 and never got an acknowledgement of receipt. Btw, thanks for the reply =)

Hello there! I just need information as to how long it usually takes for the Cali BRN to send verification of licensure/NCLEX to another state. My initial state licensure is California but found employment in Florida hence the need for the verification of my NCLEX (since I don't have my SSN yet) to the latter state. Any idea? Would be better to know from someone with experience on this. According to their website Board of Registered Nursing - Verification of Licensure, "Please allow at least 6 to 8 weeks for processing" and "Follow up with the other board of nursing within 3 months to ensure that they have received the verification" I mean does it really take that long? Will be waiting for your reply/ies. Thank you!

Hi there! Just wondering. Did you get your immigrant visa/green card through an employment based petition / EB3? Because if you did, I'd like to ask you a couple of questions. I also have limited work experience but my papers are now in process under the EB3 category. Thanks!

Hello allnurses angels! I just would like to hear, if anyone of you here is kind enough to share, some stories of friends, relatives, or anyone who went for the interview at the US Embassy under the EB3 category (Employment-Based petition) as an RN/Nurse with very minimal experience BUT with complete requirements to obtain a green card - such as valid employment offer, visascreen, NCLEX, etc. How did the interview go? Did the consul make an issue of the lack of nursing experience? Things like that. Looking forward to your replies :-) Thank you so much in advance.

Hi! If his VSC has expired already, I believe he will have to send everything all over again, that includes school documents and revalidation of NCLEX. Please check with CGFNS to make sure that I'm correct VisaScreen®: Visa Credentials Assessment | CGFNS International | Global Credibility With regards to his RN license, you're gonna have to log in using his previous account with CGFNS and you will be able to find the form there "Request for Validation of License/Registration/Diploma". Fill in the necessary details and have the PRC accomplish the rest. Again, it is much better to check with CGFNS website VisaScreen®: Visa Credentials Assessment | CGFNS International | Global Credibility. They might have had some changes already

Thank you for all your insight guys! Point well taken @steppybay I'm also from the Philippines. Yes I absolutely don't wanna jeopardize my petition and put it to waste. I guess I'll just have to wait for my PD to become current here in the Philippines. Thanks heaps!!!

Hi! No that is not what I meant, and I have no plans on working there as a tourist. I was just wondering if one can get work permit or something to be able to work there legally while the petition is pending.

Yes that is correct! In fact, I just renewed my VS and CGFNS waived the need for NCLEX validation. I just submitted my new IELTS score and validation of RN license :)

If your priority date is 2009, you will most likely be waiting for another 3 years maybe, i.e. granting that your petitioner won't abandon or back out on you in the end. If you renew your VS before it expires, it will be valid for 5 years anyway It is really up to you if you want to go through the process again some time in the future. It's not too much of a hassle anyway. Besides if you renew your VS right before it expires, you will be doing almost the same thing - i.e. submit your new IELTS score and validation of your local RN license - except for the school documents and validation of your NCLEX. :) Hope this helps.

@martina238612 Thank you for the optimism Yes I've actually planned on doing that. I'm just curious if anyone has taken this route. It would be great to hear from them

Hello everyone! I just want to hear your thoughts and advice. I have an approved EB3. My priority date is May 1, 2008. Just recently, I applied for a tourist or B1/B2 visa; luckily, it was granted. Despite full disclosure of my petition, I was still given a 10-yr multiple entry visa. Now, I plan to enter the US with my family on B1/B2 for tourism and vacation purposes. Are there ways to live and work there legally until such time that my priority date becomes current? Thank you!

I think the big question is how far will Cali BRN go in extending our files hehehe Will they allow us to extend year after year until we finally get our immigrant visas? Hope they will Just curious... Has anyone here ever requested for an extension for the 3rd or more time?

Actually, I emailed the Cali BRN and asked about my lack of SSN and, surprisingly, they replied after almost 3 weeks hehe... Anyway, this was the reply I got: "The letter we sent, which advised you of your passing result, indicated that you had 3 years from that date to provide a Social Security Number (SSN) to our office. If you do not have an SSN by that time, you may contact our office and request an extension of your file. A request for a file extension may only be made within three months of the expiration date." But, I will still apply for a VT license. There's nothing wrong with it anyway, just another additional expense on my part. By the way, I still need your advice on how you went about the extension with Cali BRN, like to whom did you address the letter, etc. Thank you so much!

Hi. That's good to hear that your Cali application was renewed 2x. How did you go about it? Which person did you address the letter to? I want to know how 'cause mine is only valid until April 2010; unfortunately, with the way things are going now, I don't think I will be able to provide them with SSN next yr or even few more yrs from now. Thank you! Hope to hear from you

If I were you I'd start preparing for the required documents because it may take some time. You also have to give some allowance of time for them to process your application; you might encounter some problems along the way. Anyway, just make sure that your nclex result should have been forwarded to VT state board before time runs out :wink2: You better start reading their application packet because they have more requirements now at least you still have time to prepare :wink2:

Apparently, the VT State board has made some changes to their requirements. Try to check their latest application form for Graduates of International Nursing Schools - International Nurse NCLEX Pass Endorsement Application this was just approved 2/20/09. You really have to request ICHP to send the documents directly to the VT state board. I checked with CGFNS, the fees range from $50-$75 for that service depends on which documents you want to have sent.

Mine will end in April 2010, but I'm getting myself prepared for the transfer of result to VT. I'll probably do that Nov-Dec this year then I'll try and exhaust all my effort to extend my CA application hehe I don't actually see the point anymore, just want to try extending.

Yes you have to request from ICHP to forward their evaluation of your school credentials directly to them as mentioned in their application packet: "If you have already completed the credentials evaluation process through ICHP you may have them send certified copies of the documents directly to us instead." In my case, my credentials were evaluated for Visa Screen Certificate purposes, VT state board said it's ok. I can just request from ICHP to send them their evaluation.

It's me again hehe I copied and pasted the instructions for your reference: To complete your Vermont application you must: 1. Complete Pages 1 through 8 a. Line by line instructions are provided below b. Complete all sections c. Fill in all blanks 2. Submit the Application fee of $150.00 payable to: Vermont Secretary of State. a. Payment must be In US funds from a bank with a United States affiliate. b. The $150.00 must come with the application or the application will be returned. c. Payment can be sent in the form of check, money order, demand draft or travelers check. d. Payment is not refundable. e. Have your name written somewhere on the check. 3. Request the Director of your nursing programs (or other authorized officer) to complete, sign and return the "Verification of Education" form. a. The form must be stamped and sealed with an official school seal. b. Please note: This is not required for applicants who are obtaining a CGFNS certificate or CES report. If you have already completed the credentials evaluation process through ICHP you may have them send certified copies of the documents directly to us instead. 4. Request the Registrar or Director of your nursing programs to send official, certified transcripts (including clinical transcripts/related learning experiences). a. The transcript must be stamped and sealed with an official school seal. b. Please note: This is not required for applicants who are obtaining a CGFNS certificate or CES report. If you have already completed the credentials evaluation process through ICHP you may have them send certified copies of the documents directly to us instead. 5. Request your country's licensing authority to complete the Verification of Licensure form. This should be certified, sealed in an envelope by the licensing body and included with your application packet or sent directly from the licensing authority to our office. We need this verification for your original license and your most current license. If you have already completed the credentials evaluation process through ICHP you may have them send certified copies of the documents directly to us instead. 6. Submit one recent passport type photograph a. Photo must be (2 inch X 2 inch) in size, head and shoulders only, and must be recent (taken within the last 6 months). b. Attach photo to application. 7. Submit a copy of your current nursing license a. The license must be in good standing and show an expiration date. b. Please note: If you do not hold a current nursing license you are not eligible to take the NCLEX through Vermont. Board of Nursing - Vermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation National Life Building, North, Floor 2, Montpelier, VT 05620-3402 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.vtprofessionals.org C 8. Submit a photocopy of your passport (just the open face page). a. Be sure that the copy provided is clear and easy to read. b. Please note: Write your name on the Vermont application exactly as it appears on your passport, or you will not be able to sit for the exam. Line by Line Instructions: (Fill out all sections. Do not leave any blanks) Page 1: * Enter your name exactly as it appears on your passport. * Please provide an email address. Please make sure it is clearly printed, as any requests for information will be directed to your email. * Add our email address ([email protected]) to your address book so that if we contact you via email, it does not get filtered to junk mail. It is the responsibility of the applicant to add the International Nurse email address to their contact lists so that emails regarding application status are received. Email will be the primary form of communication from this office. * Please note: If an applicant is represented by an Agency - Only the Agency may contact the Office. All correspondence related to the applicant will be sent directly to the agency. * You must provide a Social Security Number if you have one. * If you do not have a Social Security Number, you must provide passport information instead. Page 2: * Indicate how many hours you have worked as a nurse in the last 5 years. Do not leave this section blank. Your application will be considered incomplete. If you have not worked in the last 5 years, check the "I have not worked as a nurse in the last 2 or 5 years" box. o Please note: If you graduated from your nursing program within the last 5 years and have not worked at all, you may leave the section blank. * Completely fill out your school's contact information, including their full address, the degree you earned, and the date you graduated. This information is all required. * NOTE: If your national nursing council or your government does not provide a public listing of approved nursing programs, you will need to obtain a course-by-course Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) Report from CGFNS and submit it with your application. * Provide your license information. If you do not hold a license, you are not eligible to sit for the exam through the State of Vermont. o Provide your original nursing license country, license number, issue date, and expiry date. o Provide your current nursing license country, license number, issue date, and expiry date if different. Page 3: * You are required to answer all of the legal questions on this page. Board of Nursing - Vermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation National Life Building, North, Floor 2, Montpelier, VT 05620-3402 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.vtprofessionals.org D Page 4: * You are required to answer all of the legal questions on this page. Page 5: * Enter the state you took and passed the NCLEX through, and the date you took the exam. Attach a copy of your NCLEX Pass Letter with photo (called a Candidate Report). You will need to request this letter from the State Board of Nursing through which you took the NCLEX. Be sure it is the letter with your Pearson Vue photo on it. * You MUST sign and date this page. Page 6: * Fill out your secondary school information (high school) and attach a copy of your graduation certificate. Pages 7 and 8: * Applicants must fill out the first block on this page and then submit the form to their school of nursing. * The school will then send the form either to the applicant or directly to Vermont. The form MUST be in an envelope sealed by the school in order to be accepted by the State of Vermont. Page 9: * You must fill out the verification of licensure form and send it to your country's licensing body for verification. You must complete this requirement for both your original license and your most current license if they are from different licensing bodies. Please review your application carefully. Failure to follow all of these instructions very carefully will result in an incomplete or incorrect application and will slow the process.

I do but the procedure is quite long hehe I think it would be better if you read the instructions yourself. It's all here, just click the link: http://vtprofessionals.org/opr1/nurses/forms/foreignnurseNCLEXpassapp.pdf

Hi! Here's the link. You'll find all the info here: http://vtprofessionals.org/opr1/nurses/forms/foreignnurseNCLEXpassapp.pdf

hi! i'm just curious. does this candidate report have a validity? thanks so much for this info. in a few months' time, i will also be requesting a candidate report from ca brn to have my result transferred to vermont state board and this is one of their requirements - cr with pearson vue photo on it. how long did you wait for the cr from ca brn? thanks heaps!