Kanya

I am a foreign nursing graduate, on H4 visa currently in New York.I applied for California BON thinking that it will be faster, I have already sent the request for transcript forms to my schools,so, hope those Documents will reach California BON within 2-3 weeks.But when I read this discussion forum I am advised that NY is faster than CA.because I may not get the original lisence soon, without the SSN. I have a friend who got the non work SSN after showing the letter form CA BON stating that she has passed the NCLEX and she needs SSN to get the Lisence.I heard that I can be interviewed for job in another state if I have the passing certificate of some state, even if I do not have the lisence of that state. Will I find some hospitals or employers who will sponser me visa ( once I get the letter from CA BON stating that I have passed the NCLEX) so that I can get the SSN on the basis of the work permit. And I have alredy sent all the documents to CGFNS but not for Visa Screen, it was for CGFNS certification program,and I was determined ineligible because I did not meet the secondary school requirements since I have only 10 years of pre nursing education. I will be exempt from the rule in July,and am looking forward to take the exam in september. Do I still have to wait the same lenght of time for visa screen as others who are applying for visa screen only.I believe,since CGFNS has already verified my credentials, it would take less time.Am I right?I am very much confused and need your valuable suggestion, thank you very much.

Dear cursenurse Thanks for your response.I tried to find some places where,there are classes for the people whose first language is not English.There are some libraries which conduct such classes but their registration is already closed and now the classes are going, in which they do not allow unregistered persons.I am trying everything, Watching movie, visiting the public places,and now I am planning to do some volunteer work.Lets see what works.

[ Dear Suzanne Thanks a lot.You are very nice.Yes,I started the process with California,I am currently living in NY,but the processing for NY is very lengthy and I preferred to do it in california.But I will have to endorse the lisence anyway,probably in NJ.Can you tell me how long will it take after my complete documents are reached to the California Board? I am trying to do some Volunteer work, but not in Hospital, some elderly care facility,I am not sure how helpful it will be.My job will be to visit a home bound elderly,talk with them etc.etc.Than you once again.

You will not be able to utilize the livescan fingerprint service from Manila, so u have to request the board by writing(e-mail)to them and asking them to send the finger print hard card.I am not sure if they will accept the fingerprint taken outside the united states,just make sure by calling california board of nursing.Have a nice time.

I live in New York,I do not have CGFNS certificate,but all my documents are with CGFNS ,I am waiting to be eligible for the exam.I have applied to the California Board for NCLEX..but heard that they will not issue lisence without Social security number,I do not have one.I am planning to endorse in New Jersy, just confused if it would be longer than doing this directly in NY.I want it to be as early as possible.Would appreciate your suggestions/opinions

I am a foreign nursing graduate(24),now in USA on H4 visa(dependent visa),trying to take NCLEX.But I am tired with all these processings..its too time taking.it will take almost 3-4 months before I will be determined eligible for NCLEX,and after passing my NCLEX too,I will have to wait for the visa screen before I can work.I am very much bored staying at home,without having anything to do.(I used to be a nursing teacher in my country).and I am not good in spoken English,need some exposure to improve english conversation...since my visa status does not allow me to work here, I have less exposure to this english speaking community.what to do...I need to improve my speaking english..Please give me some tips on how can I do all these things..