Self-application or Agency? Help!

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Hi guys! I would like to ask for an advise regarding job appication to the US. I am a filipino RN, graduated and licensed locally here in the Philippines. I recently passed the NCLEX-rn exam, Texas state, last october 2016. I'm currently reviewing for my IELTS exam. I am thinking about what's the best way to apply for a job, thru myself or ask for help from an agency here in the Philippines? I know the visa is currently retrogressed for Philippines, but after applying for Visascreen, I dont know what will be my next step? I really need an advise guys. Thank you in advance! Merry Christmas 🎁 in advance too 😊

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Do not apply for visa screen certificate until you know you are closer to a visa. It is up to you whether you go with an agency or look for a hospital yourself but going with agency will not always give you a choice on where you end up

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@Silverdragon thanks for replying. But when is the best time to apply for visa screen? I mean, due to visa retrogression here in the Philippines, i do not have idea when will it become current. Correct me if I'm wrong, but i can not get a priority date unless i have a filed I-140 form, and a Visa screen is needed for that right? Regarding the job application, I am currently here in the Philippines. I am worried that if i look for an employer myself, what if they abandon my petition for visa?

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

visa screen isn't required for I140 although employers may ask for it. VSC is only valid for 5 years so if longer you will have to reapply for it. agency can abandon as much as going alone

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Oh, I see. So that means, visa screen necessity depends upon the employer, is that what you're saying? The I140 will be filed by the prospective employer right?

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Yes I 140 is filed by employer. Usually vsc isn't needed until interview with US embassy however sometimes employer can ask for it sooner

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Ok. Yes there is an agency here, actually most of them requires vsc prior to processing I140. That's why I am a bit confused. Well, I will try my best to look for an employer myself. Though I'm a bit anxious about it. I tried looking online and most of them requires IELTS passed and VSC.

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