whats coming next

starbin, BSN, RN · Feb 27, 2006

hi everybody. my situatian: germen citizen and trying to become a rn in ca/us. i"ve sent my completed application to the bon and what is coming next? do they contact me and let me know when i can take the nclex test or could i do that as far as possible?
does anybody know how long it may take to get all this done?
what about the visa screen certficate, i read somewhere i should start it as soon as possible, when?
is there as possibilty to live in the us without an embloyer?
i thank everyone for an answer!
thanx ann81

did you send the fingerprints also? if yes, cabon generally takes 4 months for the review of application and then sends a letter stating whether or not you are eligible to take the nclex. if you are determined eligible, cabon will also send you the nclex bulletine (it has the procedure of registering with pearson vue for nclex.) if you are determined ineligible for the test, cabon will send you a letter stating which subject (theory/clinical) you lack and you will be given 3 years to meet that requirement.

you can apply for visa screen certificate anytime but visa screen will be issued only after the cgfns receives all your documents (including your academic transcripts directly from your schools).

if you want to get an immigrant visa, as a nurse, finding an employer is the best and easiest way(if you aren't eligible for other family based or diversity visa)....but for just living in usa you do not have to be employed....there are many other non-immigrant and tourist visas....

ann81 · Feb 27, 2006

So interessting, thank you for the quick answer. But please tell me about what kind of visa are you thinking about? I looked of all kinds and noone fits into my situation! I am so hopeless, cause the time takes so long to get all the stuff done for the nursing test!

Thank you ann81:crying2:

ann81 · Feb 27, 2006

I've forget somethink. When can I start to find an employer? After I passed the NCLEX or even before?

ann81

starbin, BSN, RN · Feb 28, 2006

i've forget somethink. when can i start to find an employer? after i passed the nclex or even before?
ann81

you can look for employer but nothing can be done for your immigration before you actually pass the test(either nclex-rn or cgfns)

starbin, BSN, RN · Feb 28, 2006

so interessting, thank you for the quick answer. but please tell me about what kind of visa are you thinking about? i looked of all kinds and noone fits into my situation! i am so hopeless, cause the time takes so long to get all the stuff done for the nursing test!
thank you ann81:crying2:

do not lose hope....and focus on preparing for the test. who knows thing could go fast too....

ann81 · Feb 28, 2006

Thank you, it looks already better today. I'm not giving up yet!

Sorry for all the wirting mistakes, I did'nt get any sleep that night!

Do you konow how long it takes to get prepared for the TOEFL?

How much do I need to konw?

Thanx ann81

starbin, BSN, RN · Mar 1, 2006

thank you, it looks already better today. i'm not giving up yet!
sorry for all the wirting mistakes, i did'nt get any sleep that night!
do you konow how long it takes to get prepared for the toefl?
how much do i need to konw?
thanx ann81

i took the ielts. i don't exactly know about the toefl. i herad that ielts is easier to pass than toefl. in my opinion, the length of preparation time varies from person to person depending on the existing level of competency/fluency, intensity of study and the method/system of study.

ann81 · Mar 7, 2006

so here are my thoughts about the next steps to become a rn!

i wanna know if that is realistic or impossible to do it like that!

1) application to the board already sent 2 month ago. (done)

2) take the toefl in may or as soon as possible.

3) apply for the visa screen certificate after the toefl.

4) hope i get the ok for the ncelx in may or june!

??can i take the nclex in the states when they know, that i am germany??

5) come to the us with a b2 visa and take a prep course for ncelx!

??can i come here with the b2 even when my visa screen certificate is in process, or is that ilegal and impossible anyways??

6) take the test in the us and wait for my visa!

so these are my ideas. tell me is that doable?

maybe i should just get married!!!

thanx ann81

suzanne4, RN · Mar 7, 2006

The only visa that is available for you is the green card, if you are doing it the legal way. You cannot work with the tourist visa here, if you do and get caught, then you will be deported. Adn you must have an employer to start the petitioning process, you cannot do it on your own. And you need proog of passing either NCLEX or the CGFNS exam to qualify for the petition to be started.

If you come to the US on a tourist visa, be aware that it will be at least 4 1/2 months that you will need to be without work. Do you have funds on hand for that?

With a toursit visa you can only stay up to six months at a time, even if your visa is for ten years.

Please read the stickies that are at the top of this forum and it will answer all of your questions.

ann81 · Mar 7, 2006

You are right. But I didn't mean that I want to work here with the tourist VISA! Just want to attend the prep course. I know everything else would be ilegal.

But can't I wait in the states for my visa screen certificate and green card?

Or does that take a longer time than 6 month?

To afford the life without work shouldn't be a problem.

So in your opinion is my plan impossible??

suzanne4, RN · Mar 7, 2006

There is absolutely no reason for a prep course over here, you can do just as well preparing on your own for the exam.