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  1. i am a doctor by profession

    lawrence01 replied to angel143_69's topic in International Nursing

    You can read about that on Suzanne's MD to RN program sticky above. You need to find one that is accepted in all 50

  2. i am a doctor by profession

    lawrence01 replied to angel143_69's topic in International Nursing

    Since you haven't even started the course yet then I wouldn't spend much time on the whole procedure other than getting the bird's eye view and who knows by the time you finish the course,...

  3. NCLEX Extension

    lawrence01 replied to RN0604's topic in International Nursing

    The advice your friend gave would have been possible if there is no retrogression. Retrogression affects everyone and this includes people adjusting status from tourist to green card while in the US....

  4. How long it takes to get the CGFNS ID?

    lawrence01 replied to lr1234's topic in International Nursing

    Oh no, you don't have to wait for it. Not at all and esp. if this would be your first time you will avail any service from CGFNS/ICHP. In fact, they won't even send your CGFNS/ICHP ID # until you...

  5. What to do after passing NCLEX

    lawrence01 replied to aeonflux14's topic in International Nursing

    Congrats on passing the NCLEX.

  6. h1b criteria

    lawrence01 replied to kingedward's topic in International Nursing

    You need to find an employer willing to hire and petition you for being a nurse researcher and needs to be a legitimate job being a nurse researcher at that. Having finished BS in Biology alone in...

  7. when will the license for june 2007 nurses be released?

    lawrence01 replied to sweetypie's topic in International Nursing

    Sure, you can do that. PRC Manila does this all the time. Not sure why PRC Davao needs the hard license but before you go to Manila, it would be wise that you call them first to confirm if they...

  8. when will the license for june 2007 nurses be released?

    lawrence01 replied to sweetypie's topic in International Nursing

    No, you don't need the hard license. For license verification purposes for visa screen certification and CGFNS certification you only need your license number and you already have it. Your license...

  9. h1b criteria

    lawrence01 replied to kingedward's topic in International Nursing

    Generally, no. You have to be a "Specialist" to qualify for it and even then even some specialists who truly qualify for the H1B Visa are not considering it anymore as the H1B visa category has been...

  10. About visa, immigration, etc...

    lawrence01 replied to newbornballer's topic in International Nursing

    The I-140 is submitted to USCIS and therefore adjudication is with them as well. After approval, the time-frame of w/c will greatly depend on w/c USCIS Service Center it is being processed, USCIS...

  11. paper questions because i got married

    lawrence01 replied to pRinSesa's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, no problem. As long as you've not yet given the DS-230 Form and even then NVC usually ask that it be updated (for new information such as new add., updated marital status and future children) if...

  12. About visa, immigration, etc...

    lawrence01 replied to newbornballer's topic in International Nursing

    Better consult a lawyer for this and start now. You will have lots of time to do all the proper and legal paperworks and make sure that's everything is done the proper way. The US is very strict on...

  13. paper questions because i got married

    lawrence01 replied to pRinSesa's topic in International Nursing

    No, not all. Your status on your 'NCLEX papers' has nothing to do with immigration. If you are doing consular processing, you are given the DS-230 forms (packet 3; Visa Application Form) to be filled...

  14. International nursing students in the US

    lawrence01 replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    Additional reference re: H1B:

  15. nclex review center- dr. carl balita?

    lawrence01 replied to hazelblue's topic in International Nursing

    St. Louis Review Center was raided earlier in the year by the NBI in conjunction with FSBT (PT Boards - US) for distributing actual NPTE exam questions to their students. This is just FYI....

  16. Does anuyone know I-140?

    lawrence01 replied to n50307's topic in International Nursing

    there is no new info. that can be found there. it is also an old visa bulletin as well. there is already a dec. visa bulletin and it still states that the eb3, of w/c nurses are part of is...

  17. CES and english exam

    lawrence01 replied to Mikesbaby's topic in International Nursing

    Will just provide this link for completion of information: http://www.cgfns.org/files/pdf/req/ces-requirements.pdf As you can read from the above link, an English prof. exam is only req'd if the...

  18. CES and english exam

    lawrence01 replied to Mikesbaby's topic in International Nursing

    The one that gave you that information was using the old information. Before it is part of the CES, now it is not. That is why everyone should always check the current information on their State...

  19. CES and english exam

    lawrence01 replied to Mikesbaby's topic in International Nursing

    If your State BON will waive the English exam req't and they only need the CES from CGFNS then you will not be required by the CES. The new req'ts for the CES program indicated on their handbook does...

  20. Does anuyone know I-140?

    lawrence01 replied to n50307's topic in International Nursing

    Will just add that I-485 (AOS) and I-765 (EAD) cannot be filed during

  21. Clarification regarding Endorsement

    lawrence01 replied to Mcgyver's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, you may. If you endorse, you don't forfeit your previous license. You can renew it as long as you follow your State BON's req'ts to renew your

  22. what is the difference between F1 and M1 visa

    lawrence01 replied to n50307's topic in International Nursing

    Kindly read the links I have provided. Everything about M1 visa is

  23. US states that does not require PHIL NLE

    lawrence01 replied to mattiya1326's topic in International Nursing

    If Maryland does not require the CGFNS Certification program then you don't have to take the local boards as general rule of thumb. Subject to confirmation on your respective boards, w/c you need to...

  24. Visa Screen Certificate / CGFNS

    lawrence01 replied to suzanne4's topic in Nurse Registration

    Anna, is right it would be longer. The 2-3 weeks or so I gave was base on when CA BRN was able to send it. My experience w/ CA BRN is they only send it after 2-3 weeks or so as well upon receiving...

  25. Nurse w/ HEP C and on immigrant petition for US: PLS HELP!

    lawrence01 replied to syringe01's topic in International Nursing

    Do note that the above are just general guidelines from CDC re: immigration for those with hepatitis B or C. As you know, each hospital may choose to follow their own policy. *Additional references...