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  1. International nursing students in the US

    I don't think they would waste their resources. They'd be well used, it is just that we do not qualify. We are not citizens or residents, it's this country's money. It is
  2. International nursing students in the US

    We are basically on our own, but there a a few choices. Private loans, with a US citizen cosigner is one, but it is a loan. My son attends a private college and they have scholarships based on...
  3. International nursing students in the US

    I've asked this before, but the attorney I am about to retain told me that I could stay here while I was in school and that I could file I-140 and that would get me "on the waiting list". I am...
  4. change status

    My attorney said you could file I-140 and stay here with F-1 status, attending full time and everything except working. Is that right? He said that would place me on the "waiting line", which I know...
  5. change status

    I recently did the change of status for my son from F-2 to F1. He was able to study in highschool with the F-2, but for college, for degree seeking classes, he needed the F-1. With F-2 status he would...
  6. Congratulations, I still remember how good if feels to
  7. OPT RN position in Atlanta or Houston

    Believe me, I know I'm blessed!!! I am making the best out of this opportunity and learning all I can. I want the hospital to value my work and mysef as a worthy individual that can be an asset for...
  8. OPT RN position in Atlanta or Houston

    The bonus is for signing a contract for one year. The hospital's human resources department is aware of the expiration date on my EAD. It will allow me to work for them for one year, like I signed on...
  9. OPT RN position in Atlanta or Houston

    That's right. I am working under OPT and simply applied for the job, was interviewed and was hired on the spot. I got my sign on bonus and everything. I just dread the fact that if nothing changes, it...
  10. I HAD 75 AND PASSED ON FEB 29. I HAD THIS HORRIBLE FEELING FOR DAYS , I WAS SURE I HAD NOT PASSED. BUT I DID!!! I PAYED THE $7.00 TO CHECK IT ON LINE. I COULD NOT WAIT!! I TOOK IT ON FRIDAY AND FOUND...
  11. Leap Year test-taker! 29th of february!

    I passed!!!! I just found out!! I'm still shaking!!! Thank you Jesus!!!! I love this feeling!! OH YEAH!! OH YEAH!!! OH
  12. Leap Year test-taker! 29th of february!

    Exactly what I needed, a place to vent! I warn you, you might regret it!!! I took NCLEX on Friday Feb. 29, so it seems like I will fit right in. .. I am freaking out, I am sure it is everyone's story,...
  13. Thanks for being there. And look, I know, absolutely know that you do not make immigration laws, but you sure know a lot about them, and have been a very reliable source of information for me. I'll be...
  14. I go back in the fall to graduate in December. I am just so sad! I appealed my instructor's decision all the way up to the chancellor, I still got a no, but it made me feel better. My family and...
  15. Ok. so NO ONE could hire me after OPT?? I am in MedsurgII and III, well actually I have to wait a semester, taking other 12 hours, because I made 80% on my drug calculation test. I hope to get back...
  16. Does that mean that after passing NCLEX, and doing OPT I have to go home? There is no chance to get a green card based on work petition? We are back to H1-A/B??? Also, my son got a DUI under 21. In...
  17. OK, I'm getting scared. After graduating and passing NCLEX, and doing OPT it is over? No change to get a green card and work? Did tht just
  18. F1 to GC without OPT

    Hey Suzzane. When you say "find an employer before you graduate" you mean a hospital or can it be a private practice MD or Homehealth? I'll be doing OPT in a hospital right after I graduate in May...
  19. International nursing students in the US

    What are the names/numbers of the forms the petitioner employer has to fill? Can I find them on the BCIS website? I have one year left for ADN, I graduate May 2007. I will do OPT for one year and mve...
  20. Working in the US ----- PLEASE READ FIRST

    Hi everyone! I am currently enrolled in RN Associate degree in Louisiana as an international student, F-1 visa. I will be graduating May 07 and plan to apply for post completion practical training in...