miniem67

I did my BSN here in the US. I originally got my F-1 before I even started nursing school (I have a previous bachelor's in pychology and biology) so after graduation I just went straight to an Accelerated nursing program here in the US. My situation is similar to yours in that my husband is a permanent resident and due to the time it takes if he files for me while not a citizen, we waited so he could become a citizen first and also so we could maintan my F-1 status. he has submitted his paperwork, did fingerprints, just waiting for an interview date. So its unlikely i will go the Eb3 way once he is a citizen.

I am an RN and I am also currently on an F-1 visa. Like someone suggested ealier into the discussion when you go this route just make sure you have enough savings to last through the times school is in session because you will only be able to work 20 hrs a week and that's nothing. I finished my BSN, worked for a yr using my OPT, i missed the 2007 open window for the submission of the paperwork for the green card because i didnt have my visa screen then. I however am not so sad that i didnt submit my paperwork because if I had then it would have been difficult to maintain my f-1 since you cant have immigrant intent on that visa and my international advisor told me that aubmitting the paperwork can cause USCIS to deny your application for OPT or any student visa. After my yr of OPT was up, I applied to a Master's program and my hospital pays for my program. When school is in session the requirement is I work 20 hrs a week but when school is not and during the summer (since we are not required to take classes during the summer on the F-1 visa) then I work full time. This had worked for me, I get my masters paid for and i get to wait the retrogression out. I would say talk to your nursing recruitment department they will usually pay for your studies in return for a work commitment of a yr or so.

hey Miranda 1200, i have no idea if they wiull do that but they should be able to do that.but i know we shoud get parking info and the like so they shouldnt have any reason not to give us the list of books.i'm glad u came to the forum at leats i'll know one person on the first day of school :) are u done witgh all your stuff yet..immunizations cpr and all that??

Hi people, is anyone going to be in the accelerated BSN program at Duke this fall?? I'm going to be in the program and just moved to the area and just checking to see if anyone is going to be in the same program with me. I was also wondering if anyone in the durham area knows any good and affordable daycares for a 2 1/2 yr old potty trained and all.