States that does not require IELTS or TOEFL

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Hi, I am a registered nurse in the Philippines. I will be applying for NCLEX board but I want to avoid IELTS or TOEFL exams.. Do you know which state does not require those exams?

In the past, I know California, New Mexico, Vermont don't require English exams but they require Social Security Number for you to take exam.. That I don't have because I'm not a resident of US and don't have social security number..

Please help, I need to know which states don't require ielts and toefl

Thank you..

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

The better question is which state do you wish to live and work? If you want to immigrate to a state that requires proof of English language competency but get licensed in a state that does not you will likely still be required to prove competency.

It's not simple. CA does not require demonstration of English language proficiency & competence.

Why are you against proving competence and proficiency in the written, spoken, read and heard aspects of the English language.

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If you speak, read, and write English well enough to function as an RN in clinical settings anywhere in the US, why would taking the exam(s) be a problem for you? If you can't pass the exam(s), are you going to be able to function effectively in clinical settings in the US, where English is the primary language?

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Hi, I am a registered nurse in the Philippines. I will be applying for NCLEX board but I want to avoid IELTS or TOEFL exams.. Do you know which state does not require those exams?

In the past, I know California, New Mexico, Vermont don't require English exams but they require Social Security Number for you to take exam.. That I don't have because I'm not a resident of US and don't have social security number..

Please help, I need to know which states don't require ielts and toefl

Thank you..

Any employer in the U.S. will wonder why you feel the need to avoid English competency exams.

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Specializes in General Surgery.

Maybe you need to accept that these exams are necessary to verify your English speaking abilities in the clinical setting.

America may be a melting pot, and you can speak whatever language tickles you nilly, but you better know English.

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You can not avoid the English Exam if you want to work in the US because an English Exam is required in getting a Visa Screen -- which of course is needed in filing for a petition. So basically you can not really avoid it. Might as well take it now and get used to taking the exam because it expires in 2 years and can not be renewed. That's just how it is. :):yes:

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You can not avoid the English Exam if you want to work in the US because an English Exam is required in getting a Visa Screen -- which of course is needed in filing for a petition. So basically you can not really avoid it. Might as well take it now and get used to taking the exam because it expires in 2 years and can not be renewed. That's just how it is. :):yes:

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You are not required a "English Test" to work in USA.

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As mentioned by the OP she is not a resident. Therefore most likely will be seeking for an immigrant petition and will be needing a visascreen. One of the requirements in getting a visa screen will be an English Exam. So there is no escape on that.. :yes:

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