Wife has PR for the US. What are jobs like in NY?

Silverdragon102, BSN · Oct 30, 2011

Moved to a thread on it's own

Until you get your immigrant visa sorted you can't work, From what things are posted in the NY state forum, jobs in NY may be hard but a lot will depend where in NY you are looking. Yes it will take a few years for you to get sorted

Ginger's Mom, MSN, RN · Oct 30, 2011

If your wife passes the NCLEX, she can be employed right away. The pass rate for international nurses is less then 30%, but considering she passes the NLE that shows she has a basic understanding of nursing.

As far as review courses go I can't say. How did you review for the NLE? That method was successful for both of you. The job market is very tight in NY, hopefully you have family in NYC. It will be more difficult for you since you don't have perm residency, you can visit on a tourist visa but will have to go home. Perhaps a immigration lawyer can help you sort this out, but it will a large wait for you.

Advanced Practice Columnist / Guide · Oct 30, 2011

Were planning to take the NY nclex exams by next year. Since were still completing the req for the CVS (cgfns) verification. Its a bit expensive and Im already considering spending the money I saved before. We are currently not working since it is really hard to look for Nursing jobs here in the Philippines now. Considering that most hospitals here have diff standards in the US, even if we get hired, it will be totally different when we go to the US. Its really hard to get an experience here. We are planning to review at Pentagon in Manila. They have a 100% passing rate for the past 10 years that's why we are taking our chances going to that review center. If we pass....

I'm not familiar with current review centers in Manila now. Back in the 90's, I completed an NLE review in Manila after graduating from my BSN and passed with good scores. I took a CGFNS review from the same center and passed the CGFNS cert exam afterwards. This was back when CGFNS cert was still required. I feel that review centers can help but you have to self study on your own time too. I took and passed the NCLEX here in the US in 1995 and didn't attend a formal review course by then. By that time, I thought there's no way I can't pass this test because I have already reviewed extensively. I practiced a lot on sample questions from a couple of review texts (Mosby, NSNA).

What are our chances of getting a job in NY? Considering she's a permanent resident... and I'll be coming in as a tourist.. Some say that if you dont have any experience. you can try looking for nurse assistant, nursing aide, caregiver jobs. 6months-1year experience. i'm just confused since there is a diff set of exams for being a CNA. Will the NCLEX-rn license be allowed to work as an assistant...

For your wife, it will be hard to find a job and it might take some time to even get interviews but just be patient and it could pay off. Like Silverdgragon stated, it depends on where in NY you will go. That's a big state and NYC is probably where your wife will have a hard time getting interviews. You, on the other hand, can not work in any capacity because all you will have by the time you arrive here is a tourist visa.

I'm currently looking for options right now since we really dont know what's waiting for us there. it's even harder for me since I currently dont have a visa right now. But if we decide on getting married and file for a petition. it think it will be a 2-3 years wait for me before I can go there.

If she is a permanent resident, she will need to become a naturalized US citizen first in order for her to sponsor your permanent residence. It will take 5 years for her path to US citizenship. When she becomes a US citizen, you will be able to obtain a Permanent Resident visa as a person married to a US citizen. It will take you another 3 years to apply for US citizenship but you should already be able to stay and work here as a Permanent Resident like your wife could. Immigration can be a long, drawn out process.

Most of you guys are already there in the US but find it hard to pass the exams.. But for some.. it's even harder to get out of the Philippines first. There are a lot of review centers here in the Philippines and a way lot cheaper on what you pay there in the US. Maybe you can try going back first (just to pass) then look for a job after passing. right?

There are many reasons why some Philippine graduates do poorly on the NCLEX. It's not just the deficiencies in the education they got from the bad schools there because some graduates from those kinds of schools have had no difficulty passing the NCLEX. It could be the English language as well. It could also be the difference in the culture of nursing in the US compared to the Philippines. The NLE and NCLEX are two very different exams and that just proves that last point. Some people are lucky to have the kind of mindset that allows them to ace exams here more easily than others.

I took all my licensure and certification exams here in the US and passed them on my first attempt. These are all multiple choice type of questions. I don't consider myself a genius, I find that you just have to be familar with the content of the exam you are taking and be able to have enough English comprehension to get the jist of each question. That's just as important as having the knowledge stuck in your head. Practice exams help a lot in being able to analyze questions and eliminate the best choice for the correct answer. I wish you and your future wife well on your exams.

edelbrock67 · Oct 31, 2011

What's an entry level work that she can do for 6months-1year so she can apply as a nurse in a hospital?

im quite confused with the terms used here.. but I'm guessing that she can be a CNA (if a nclex-rn passer or not??). or a nurse aid, caregiver???

are these jobs allright as an experience before going to a hospital..?

We actually have a relative to stay with there.. but its not going to be permanent. as long as we can provide for ourselves.. we can start moving out.. They rent a place in jersey goes to work in NY.. since rent in jersey is not as high as NY.

edelbrock67 · Oct 31, 2011

A friend even told me that I can find a sponsor to give a temporary working visa.. typical jobs would be a caregiver? that is if i go in the US a tourist.. but I have to wait for the working visa before I start to work.. worst, is I need to extend my stay as a tourist while waiting... what do you guys think?

Silverdragon102, BSN · Oct 31, 2011

A friend even told me that I can find a sponsor to give a temporary working visa.. typical jobs would be a caregiver? that is if i go in the US a tourist.. but I have to wait for the working visa before I start to work.. worst, is I need to extend my stay as a tourist while waiting... what do you guys think?

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Care giver will not meet temp working visa. You are looking at several years wait for immigrant visa once you are married and your wife applies for you ( according to current US bulletin spouse of US resident waiting time is 2 years) you will probably find it hard to maintain tourist visa whilst in the US waiting. Best to speak to a experienced US immigration lawyer