Visa Screen Certificate is required by all foreign nurses wishing to obtain a green card to work in the US, as well as any type of temporary work permit, such as the Nafta TN Visa for those from Canada and Mexico.
It requires that you pass either the NCLEX-RN or the CGFNS exam, as well as the series of English exams if you are not exempt from them.
The CGFNS exam is only required now in about five states, and rumor is that one or two will be removed from that remaining list as well. Do not bother with that exam if you are not going to work in a state that does not require it, or you have no way to be able to take the NCLEX exam from where you are currently located.
The application for the VSC is now only good for one year.........please do not apply for it until you have passed at least one of the required exams, or you may need to pay an additional fee.
(This thread is replacing the original thread that was from more than 2 and 1/2 years ago, and has updated information.)
Yes you are correct. You have to use your full name signature in all the forms for your application in CGFNS, that means you should also include your middle name.
A. You have to declare that you are also a licensee in the USA. So, you should write Phil and USA
B. Write "Vermont" because that is where you had your license and "USA" for the country.
I don't see any problem working while applying for a Visascreen. You just need to fill it up with what they require. Anyway, if you need any help, don't be hesitant to ask again. I'll be glad to answer your queries.
By the way, my application has been processed already and the only thing that the CG is waiting for is my verification of license here in Phil. I have only provided a photocopy of what they require, I did not notarized it. So far, no feedback from them that my documents are not accepted. But they have done their initial evaluation already, so probably its acceptable. :)
just want to ask how long will it take to get the visa screen certificate if you are already completed with all the requirements? im from the phil and im waiting for my vsc because i need it as an additional evidence for the issuance of my visa and i need it before sept 6, 2009. hope to hear from you guys.
my status of application is that the service completed successfully i called the cgfns and i asked when will they going to mail my certificate and the opperator said that they will mail it by monday.
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
You are welcome. Just a thought though what is your PD and do you have a employer? It may be worth waiting before applying for VSC as you may find you have to pay for renewal as it is valid for only 5 years and retrogression may take longer
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Yes you are correct. You have to use your full name signature in all the forms for your application in CGFNS, that means you should also include your middle name.
A. You have to declare that you are also a licensee in the USA. So, you should write Phil and USA
B. Write "Vermont" because that is where you had your license and "USA" for the country.
I don't see any problem working while applying for a Visascreen. You just need to fill it up with what they require. Anyway, if you need any help, don't be hesitant to ask again. I'll be glad to answer your queries.
By the way, my application has been processed already and the only thing that the CG is waiting for is my verification of license here in Phil. I have only provided a photocopy of what they require, I did not notarized it. So far, no feedback from them that my documents are not accepted. But they have done their initial evaluation already, so probably its acceptable. :)
I am also a licensee from Vermont. :)