Where to Submit International Diploma Verification- DFA or PRC

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International RN graduate from the Philippines here. I have re-applied recently in CA-BON form NCLEX-RN since my initial application expired in 2019. I have received the International Diploma Verification form from the Board of Nursing. When I called BON this morning, I was informed that this form has to be submitted to DFA. I spoke with my nursing school, and they told me it should be submitted to PRC. Does anybody know where to send this to in the Philippines? I am currently in California and presently seeking to complete my requirements. Anybody who can shed light is greatly appreciated. 

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Grece said:

It was recently, on 1/22/24. I was just wondering since the school sent them all the documents together and the BRN have reviewed them weeks after and showed this deficiency. Hopefully they are still in the process of reviewing it. I am just worried since I never filled out the IDV form. If it was the case, would I have to request for another apostille for the DFA to fill out the lower half of the IDV form?

Maybe they first reviewed the documents submitted by your school. If it was submitted last November or December. Regarding the IDV form, I don't know if you'll still need the Apostille for DFA to fill out the lower half of the IDV. 

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@JS90, do I still have to bring the papers to CHED?

I remember from the receipt that was issued to me by the school, it says CAV (certified true copy of graduation) then the IDV. 
I'm picking it up on the same day and will bring to DFA for apostille.

 

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Hi, I would like to ask who is the responsible to fill up the international diploma verification form? In my case I'm not an RN in Philippines. 
 

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Hi, Which form should I send to DFA for verification? Thank you!

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Hello. Good Day. I am also a graduate and a RN from the Philippines and currently residing in California with plans of applying for NCLEX.  May I know if you submitted an  international License verification? If so, how did you request for it. Thank you so much. Your answers are greatly appreciated. God Bless!

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Grece said:

I will be calling BRN tomorrow to clarify with this. Fingers crossed I wouldnt have to go through that process of waiting with my school documents and CHED CAV's. 

Hello @Grece , I know it's been a while since you've updated your post about this. I was wondering if you could give an update about your situation? If your requirements were accepted and if you needed to include the International Verification Form ? We had our form completed but for some reason the DFA told us, "Oh it's OK since you have the CAV." And after that we just sent the requirements, but now I feel like we made a mistake and that we need to restart the whole process... Any guidance?

 

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What I meant from the above is,  "Oh it's OK since you have the CAV." Meaning they (DFA) said there was no need to include it, and despite us protesting that they should include it, our requirements/paperwork had been apostilled and sealed in a brown envelope, (our friend had been the one to handle it and she was on a tight schedule...) so no clue on how this will work out since the BON asked for the IDV and we didn't send it because the DFA said there was no need. If anyone could guide us? If our requirements do get ignored, does anyone know if we can get our IVF sent separately, and to who, because the DFA also told us that they didn't fill out the IVF ... so lost and alone...cried about this because the process is so long, expensive, and we're so exhausted 😞

What I meant from the above is,  "Oh it's OK since you have the CAV." Meaning they (DFA) said there was no need to include it, and despite us protesting that they should include it, our requirements/paperwork had been apostilled and sealed in a brown envelope, (our friend had been the one to handle it and she was on a tight schedule...) so no clue on how this will work out since the BON asked for the IVF and we didn't send it because the DFA said there was no need. If anyone could guide us? If our requirements do get ignored, does anyone know if we can get our IVF sent separately, and to who, because the DFA also told us that they didn't fill out the IVF ... so lost and alone...cried about this because the process is so long, expensive, and we're so exhausted 😞

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Gettere Re said:

What I meant from the above is,  "Oh it's OK since you have the CAV." Meaning they (DFA) said there was no need to include it, and despite us protesting that they should include it, our requirements/paperwork had been apostilled and sealed in a brown envelope, (our friend had been the one to handle it and she was on a tight schedule...) so no clue on how this will work out since the BON asked for the IDV and we didn't send it because the DFA said there was no need. If anyone could guide us? If our requirements do get ignored, does anyone know if we can get our IVF sent separately, and to who, because the DFA also told us that they didn't fill out the IVF ... so lost and alone...cried about this because the process is so long, expensive, and we're so exhausted 😞

What I meant from the above is,  "Oh it's OK since you have the CAV." Meaning they (DFA) said there was no need to include it, and despite us protesting that they should include it, our requirements/paperwork had been apostilled and sealed in a brown envelope, (our friend had been the one to handle it and she was on a tight schedule...) so no clue on how this will work out since the BON asked for the IVF and we didn't send it because the DFA said there was no need. If anyone could guide us? If our requirements do get ignored, does anyone know if we can get our IVF sent separately, and to who, because the DFA also told us that they didn't fill out the IVF ... so lost and alone...cried about this because the process is so long, expensive, and we're so exhausted 😞

Hi, did the board of nursing say anything about the documents that you sent? I think they are reviewing documents recieved from dec 1-15 atm. I feel like you should wait for their response to the documents that you sent before doing it again so that you can do it correctly. Or better yet try to call the board of nursing first thing in the morning to clarify about your DFA documents. Good luck!

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Christian Bayog said:

Hi, did the board of nursing say anything about the documents that you sent? I think they are reviewing documents recieved from dec 1-15 atm. I feel like you should wait for their response to the documents that you sent before doing it again so that you can do it correctly. Or better yet try to call the board of nursing first thing in the morning to clarify about your DFA documents. Good luck!

Hi, so I just checked today and my paperwork has been approved! Well, here's hoping that I pass. I was kind of overreacting but I messed up my paperwork the first time... Thanks!

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Gettere Re said:

Hi, so I just checked today and my paperwork has been approved! Well, here's hoping that I pass. I was kind of overreacting but I messed up my paperwork the first time... Thanks!

Thats good! it makes sense to be anxious about that document because of how difficult it is to obtain. Good luck!

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I'm so sorry. It's been awhile since I've done this process and haven't given an update yet on my application "License by endorsement ". My IDV from DFA has been accepted by the BRN first week of August and they've given my license right away! Good luck everyone! 

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