jennycrands BSN

jennycrands has 6 years experience as a BSN.

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1. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

   jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International

   If I remember correctly, I believe I did it directly through BCCNP (or whichever regulatory body you are licensed under).

2. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

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   That depends on what kind of visa you get. I suggest talking to a lawyer; I found that really helpful! Good luck.

3. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

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   I remember struggling to find info when I was going through this process, so if I can be of help, I'm glad to do it! 1. I took a staff job, so I have never been a travel nurse and therefore can't speak to it! I do work with lots of travel nu...

4. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

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   Hello! I work in Washington state and also started as a nurse in BC. Your info looks great! You can apply for the CGFNS visa screen and CES report as well as the Washington state nursing license concurrently. CGFNS took just over one month to complet...

5. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

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   That seems really long. I didn't keep track of exactly how long it took before they received my documents, but the whole process from start to finish was just over a month. I wonder if your mail was lost? Someone else might be able to comment also si...

6. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

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7. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

   jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International

   Hi Johanna! That's right; you need the visa screen as part of the requirements at the border, no matter what state you work in. From a quick search on CGFNS, it looks like you need the CES report for licensure in Texas, also. You can pay for both at ...

8. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

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   Hey, Your CGFNS certificate is just an evaluation of your credentials which you need if you went to school in Canada and want to work in the US. The type of work visa or work permit you get depends on your eligibility to work there. So they are ...

9. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

   jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International

   I did need to do the CES report for my Washington state license!

10. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International

    Hey! I had to do the visa screen and the CES report and they just used the documents I sent in for my visa screen. I hope that helps!

11. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International

    You have to apply on the CGFNS website for the report. Make sure you choose the right one for the state that you're applying for! You can pay with a credit card on the website.

12. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International

    Hey! If I'm remembering right, after it said "received,” it changed to "under review" and then "certificate issued,” which happened fairly quickly (I received it in the mail a few days after it said certificate issued). After all my documents were re...

13. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International

    Hi, you apply for the TN first, enter the US, and then you apply for your SSN. I hope that helps!

14. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

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15. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International

    Hi, you do have to get it once you're in the US.