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CGFNS examination for nurses on a K1 visa

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team ali+jc   1

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hi everyone! just want to touch bases with someone who is on the process of getting a CGFNS certification on a K1 visa.. do you need to go through CGFNS or just go straight ahead to taking the NCLEX? thank you!

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JbTin Community Regular

JbTin   51

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Hi there! Im not on a k1 visa but im currently applying for NCLEX. You should check with your State's requirements if you need to take the cgfns exam. My state doesnt require me to take it, so i just had all my credentials assessed by cgfns and they will be the ones to submit the report to the state board.

08.24.2013 - got married in the Philippines!

09.25.2013 - NOA1 via email

11.18.2013 - requested expedite due to typhoon

12.02.2013 - CFO seminar

12.12.2013 - I-130 approved, NOA2 via email (never transferred); shipped to NVC

12.30.2013 - NVC received the case

01.06.2014 - requested expedite due to typhoon and PCS

01.08.2014 - Case # and IIN; submitted DS-261; NVC asked for 2 contact #s of beneficiary

01.09.2014 - AOS fee billed

01.14.2014 - AOS fee showed paid

01.15.2014 - IV fee billed; expedite approved

01.18.2014 - sent AOS package

01.22.2014 - IV fee showed paid; AOS arrived at NVC as per UPS (10:18am by FNU)

01.24.2014 - sent IV package

01.27.2014 - submitted DS-260; IV docs delivered to NVC as per DHL (10:52am by PETERS G)

01.29.2014 - CASE COMPLETE (via phonecall)

01.30.2014 - received checklist for Dutch Police Record (VOG) via email

01.31.2014 - left NVC, sent to embassy

02.04.2014 - received at embassy, READY as per CEAC

02.10-11.2014 - medical done, passed!

02.24.2014 - interview: APPROVED!!

02.27.2014 - Received SMS from 2Go, ready for pick up

02.28.2014 - visa on hand; CFO sticker

03.01.2014 - paid ELIS

03.06.2014 - POE Hawaii...Aloooohaaa! :)

04.10.2014 - 2yr green card received

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Pitaya   2,577

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~Moved from K-1 Process to Finding Work in America Forum~

~Inquiry about professional licensing, not K-1 visa process-related~

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

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Jayr&Kirstine   4

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Hi there! Im not on a k1 visa but im currently applying for NCLEX. You should check with your State's requirements if you need to take the cgfns exam. My state doesnt require me to take it, so i just had all my credentials assessed by cgfns and they will be the ones to submit the report to the state board.

Hi krispykreme.. What credential records did you bring from here (Philippine) did you need to authenticate PRC license first? I've heard before leaving Philippines, I need to ask NCLEX verification from my school? I want to be prepared while I'm still here. Thank you!

August 19, 2013 - Mailed our petition to USCIS

USCIS STAGE:

August 22, 2013 - USCIS Received

Augusr 23, 2013 - Receipt date

August 27, 2013 - Case has been accepted & routed to the USCIS NBC

August 29, 2013 - NOA1 hard copy touched

November 25, 2013 - Case transferred to CSC and is being processed

December 05, 2013 - Alien Registration Number changed

December 05, 2013 - APPROVED!!!

December 10, 2013 - NOA2 hard copy touched

NVC STAGE:

December 16, 2013 - NVC Received

January 9, 2014 - Case number and IIN assigned

January 15, 2014 - Submitted DS261

January 16, 2014 - Paid I864 bill

January 18, 2014 - AOS Package mailed to NVC

January 21, 2014 - I864 bill status changed from 'in processing' to 'PAID'

January 22, 2014 - I864 package received

January 24, 2014 - Received and Paid IV bill

January 28, 2014 - IV bill shows "PAID"

January 28, 2014 - Submitted DS-260 online

January 28, 2014 - Mailed IV package to NVC

February 3, 2014 - IV package received

February 10, 2014 - Received checklist (AOS)

February 18, 2014 - NVC received corrected checklist (AOS)

February 24, 2014 - IV completed. (No checklist! Thank you papa God!)

March 06, 2014 - CASE COMPLETE! (thru phone call) Yay! Thank you papa God!

March 12, 2014 - CASE COMPLETE EMAIL RECEIVED!

March 13, 2014 - P4 or Appointment letter received!

March 17, 2014 - Case left at NVC

US EMBASSY MANILA:

March 24, 2014 - Medical (PASSED!)

April 10, 2014 - INTERVIEW! (APPROVED)

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HollyGolightly   72

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Contact your state board and ask them what you're asking here. The best and most accurate information about licensure requirements will come from them as requirements differ per state. If you are feeling shy and would rather speculate on what papers to bring, you can be overly prepared and bring copies of authenticated transcripts, PRC licenses, proof of exam (grades/results), certificates, diplomas and in case you miss anything and need a family member to get documents- make sure to leave a notarized SPA so someone can take care of stuff for you. Notarizing SPAs at the consulates here are 50 bucks a pop so make sure you leave one for your convenience.

Sein oder Nichtsein, das ist heir die Frage.

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JbTin   51

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Hi krispykreme.. What credential records did you bring from here (Philippine) did you need to authenticate PRC license first? I've heard before leaving Philippines, I need to ask NCLEX verification from my school? I want to be prepared while I'm still here. Thank you!

Hi Kirstine :) i started my application while i was still in the Philippines so i had everything done there (fingerprinting, TOR authentication, PRC license verification, etc), and mailed it to my state after. You need to contact your state board first so you know their requirements and you can prepare ahead. Better to do it while you're still there.. I completed my requirements (except for a couple that can just be done here) before i left the Philippines. Then i just brought my other credentials with me here just in case i need it for reference in the future.

08.24.2013 - got married in the Philippines!

09.25.2013 - NOA1 via email

11.18.2013 - requested expedite due to typhoon

12.02.2013 - CFO seminar

12.12.2013 - I-130 approved, NOA2 via email (never transferred); shipped to NVC

12.30.2013 - NVC received the case

01.06.2014 - requested expedite due to typhoon and PCS

01.08.2014 - Case # and IIN; submitted DS-261; NVC asked for 2 contact #s of beneficiary

01.09.2014 - AOS fee billed

01.14.2014 - AOS fee showed paid

01.15.2014 - IV fee billed; expedite approved

01.18.2014 - sent AOS package

01.22.2014 - IV fee showed paid; AOS arrived at NVC as per UPS (10:18am by FNU)

01.24.2014 - sent IV package

01.27.2014 - submitted DS-260; IV docs delivered to NVC as per DHL (10:52am by PETERS G)

01.29.2014 - CASE COMPLETE (via phonecall)

01.30.2014 - received checklist for Dutch Police Record (VOG) via email

01.31.2014 - left NVC, sent to embassy

02.04.2014 - received at embassy, READY as per CEAC

02.10-11.2014 - medical done, passed!

02.24.2014 - interview: APPROVED!!

02.27.2014 - Received SMS from 2Go, ready for pick up

02.28.2014 - visa on hand; CFO sticker

03.01.2014 - paid ELIS

03.06.2014 - POE Hawaii...Aloooohaaa! :)

04.10.2014 - 2yr green card received

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VOL Experienced

VOL   425

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Contact you local state board for requirements.

If your local state board has too strict requirement, You can check other states (50 states in USA) and apply there and then transfer your licenses after you pass NCLEX.

Once approved you can take NCLEX 6 days per week. For the most part it is easy to pass and should only take about one hour

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Flames9_RN   358

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Easy to pass..if you study!! i know many that have failed it multiple times. Not an exam to take lightly. Best of luck

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

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