Hi im ann,i graduated nursing in philippines also, and came here in U.S last year ,same situation like urs. Im in new jersey, but i applied nclex in new york. U only need to bring all ur credentials but the state of board in ny required u to verify ur credential through cgfns i think it cost like 390$ for Cvs . U also need to sent an application in state of board in ny. it takes like 6 or 8 months before i get my letter from ny board.