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jennycrands BSN

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  1. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands posted a topic in International Nursing

    I am wondering if any RNs have gone through the CGFNS Visascreen process recently. I am hoping to get an average for the processing times for Canadian nurses. I submitted all documents and had all my...

  2. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

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

  3. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

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

  4. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  5. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  6. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  7. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

  8. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  9. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  10. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

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

  11. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    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

  12. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    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

  13. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  14. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

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

  15. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

  16. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

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

  17. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    It was about a month, I'm pretty sure, from the time I sent in everything. Once it switched to "received,” it was then "under review,” which was fast, and then "report issued.” After all, the...

  18. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    As an RN and a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you are able to apply for a TN (temporary, non-immigrant) visa to work in the US. My work put together a package for me, and I brought it to the US port of...

  19. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    Sounds like you'll be with a different hospital than me since the background checks are done a little differently! That's great you can do it ahead of time. Sadly it wasn't the decision of HR to wait...

  20. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    Congrats on your new job! I went to UFV. I had no issues with the documents from BCCNM as they send them electronically- I had called CGFNS to make sure and told them they didn't fill out the forms...

  21. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    Hey! I didn't work as an LPN, so I did put RN for everything. I think you still have to put your previous experience and education that helped you achieve your BSN. Hopefully, that helps! You can...

  22. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    Hey, I agree it isn't very clear! For me, I had to do both the CES report and the visa screen. I know for sure you need the visa screen certificate. I'm not sure if that would be all you need for your...

  23. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    You need to apply for the visa screen (this meets the federal requirement for nurses in the USA) and the CES report (if that's what you need for Illinois, make sure you check on the CGFNS website...

  24. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    I didn't pay for the expedited version. Once all my documents were marked as "received,” I got my certificate quite shortly after that, so I think the expedited option is just a money grab. It...

  25. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    jennycrands replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    Hey! I received my CGFNS certificate just a few days after my CES report was issued. It was about another four weeks before I had my Washington state license, and then I applied for jobs. From the...