aikofaith

No, I'm not a dual citizen. I didn't expect for the processing of yours to be that long so I guess it would be safe to assume that it's going to take awhile for mine as well. I started the visascreen in January this year and so far the only thing that was not submitted yet to cgfns is academic records from my college. It's March now and I cannot believe it takes them this long to fill out a 2-page form and just send the documents overseas when I filed the request in January. I agree, it is so confusing and frustrating. Meanwhile, I still keep applying jobs in Canada and have applied even outside of Ontario.

I'm in the same boat as well. I feel you. I'm starting to think relocating is a necessity.

I am also wondering the same thing. I'm kind of the same situation as you, here in Toronto as well but not an interview anywhere in Ontario for a full time job, and open to seeking US employment. The difference is that I'm a new grad.... I don't know about the Credentials evaluation but a US recruiter told me to get the VisaScreen certificate because it's one of the docs needed to cross the border. For the VisaScreen, they said the processing length varies because they have to wait for transcripts from the university/college themselves to send it to them, probably at least 2 months. And if there's anything wrong or missing with the application, that could cause some delays too. The CGFNS website provides a lot of info on the visascreen.

Hi All! I'm new to this forum and a new grad as well. I graduated in July 2015 and passed my NCLEX-RN in September. I applied for anything everywhere in Ontario even in far away places like North Bay, Kenora even though it's beyond qualifications...but no luck still. Pretty tough here in Ontario - major hospital in Windsor and Kitchener are cutting RN jobs. Who knows , some settings probably are also cutting RNs, they're just underreported. And each posting I see requires some 2yrs experience with a certification in a specialty, obviously an experienced RN. I'm okay with relocating as long as it's full time and pretty open minded with whatever setting. I needed something full time ---it would give me stable income somehow to sustain myself when I do relocate. I don't have a car and can't take G2 yet. So I could only rely on public transportation. Though I got 3 interview opportunities, the problem was ...I originally applied for part-time for those but offered on-call instead. One was 3hrs, other was 5hrs, and other was 8hrs away from Toronto. So I did'nt take them. I did, however, received a call from a US recruiter who is interested in finding an employer for me in the US and encouraged me to get started VisaScreen certificate application then I could get the TN visa once I got a job offer. They appear to be interested in me and like to keep in touch (of course they are, they're recruiters). Not sure if I could trust them or what, but we'll see. I have zero knowledge on this. So, I'm in quite a vulnerable position but would like more information. I haven't started the VisaScreen yet because I want to be as informed as much as possible before doing so and kinda gauge if it's worth the risk/investment. 1. How does applying to US work with a recruiter? Do they help you find residence/housing once you do relocate? 2. Is it harder to apply for job without a recruiter? 3. Is it possible to apply for US RN job as new grad -- or I need some experience for it---which unfortunately I don't have yet? (((( 4. Should I go ahead with the VisaScreen first, or allow them to find me an employer & interview first? 5. Anyone out there with similar experience and can give some thoughts? 6. How is the US job market for new grads anyway these days? Thanks! I still keep applying in Canada though.