Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
allnurses

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.
Discussion

US Immigrant

Hi guys! I am a nurse in the Philippines who is seeking to obtain my permanent residence status based on my relationship (fiancee) to a U.S. citizen. I'm planning to take my NCLEX in Maryland. Do I still need to obtain a VisaScreen® certificate? and Is it necessary for me to take IELTS and CGFNS?

  • Quote

    • Featured Replies

    • Guides

    You need to provide more information before we can help you. What do you mean, "US immigrant" - are you already in the US? What status/type of visa do you have? What state are you planning to apply for nursing license? Where did you do your training? Have you applied for licensure and completed NCLEX yet?

  • Quote
    • Author

    Hi guys! I am a nurse in the Philippines who is seeking to obtain my permanent residence status based on my relationship (fiancee) to a U.S. citizen. I'm planning to take my NCLEX in Maryland. Do I still need to obtain a VisaScreen® certificate? and Is it necessary for me to take IELTS and CGFNS?

  • Quote
    • Author

    No not yet, im here at the Philippines. Im planning to take my NCLEX in Maryland. According to Maryland board of Nursing, the requirements are: CGFNS (Credentials Evaluation Service), IELTS and NCLEX. Do I still need to take IELTS and CGFNS (CES)? If my status is US Immigrant.

  • Quote
    • Guides

    There is no such status as "US immigrant". Your status will be "conditional permanent resident" once you marry and adjust status.

    You will need to do whatever requirements Maryland has for applicants who were trained overseas. If they need CES, you have to get it. If they need IELTs, you have to do it.

    The only thing you do not need as a PR via marriage to USC is the Visa Screen Certificate (VSC) from CGFNS, which saves you several hundred dollars.

  • Quote
    • Author

    Thanks ghillbert! :)

  • Quote

    Correct the only exception you have is VSC is not required everything else that is required by the BON is something that is not excused because you are marrying a USC

  • Quote

    • Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Add a Comment
    Go to topic listing

    Currently Reading 0

    • No registered users viewing this page.

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.