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DS260- I think I might have answered incorrectly!!!

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Dear all, 

this query might be too specific even to get a response, but please do try as I am panicking now!!! Any nurses who have a licence in USA but never practiced in USA and going through i130 process?

For context- I am from the UK, during COVID i had an existential crisis and felt i was not doing anything with my life so i went ahead and appeared for NCLEX and surprisingly cleared it!!!!! So I now I have a RN licence for a state i have never been to, which will expire this May and never thought about it again.

 

Fast forward to 2024 we are at the stage nearing interview, for  the below question ( image attached)- I answered no. My rationale- i never did CGFNS, I am not moving for work etc. Now after many sleeps I feel I should have answered yes- but i am conflicted coz that wont be fully right either. You see my predicament. 

What is the best way forward. I dnt want them to think IMG_0649.thumb.jpeg.4f39dca1ebe3f3a94171a7aeccdd20de.jpegI knowingly didn’t disclose any detail and they d refuse me a visa. 

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15 minutes ago, Nto said:

Dear all, 

this query might be too specific even to get a response, but please do try as I am panicking now!!! Any nurses who have a licence in USA but never practiced in USA and going through i130 process?

For context- I am from the UK, during COVID i had an existential crisis and felt i was not doing anything with my life so i went ahead and appeared for NCLEX and surprisingly cleared it!!!!! So I now I have a RN licence for a state i have never been to, which will expire this May and never thought about it again.

 

Fast forward to 2024 we are at the stage nearing interview, for  the below question ( image attached)- I answered no. My rationale- i never did CGFNS, I am not moving for work etc. Now after many sleeps I feel I should have answered yes- but i am conflicted coz that wont be fully right either. You see my predicament. 

What is the best way forward. I dnt want them to think IMG_0649.thumb.jpeg.4f39dca1ebe3f3a94171a7aeccdd20de.jpegI knowingly didn’t disclose any detail and they d refuse me a visa. 

My wife, a trained and practising nurse, is now in the US after I130/consular processing. We answered Yes to the question because she will eventually work in healthcare in the US *after* she clears her NCLEX. When we filled the DS260, she had neither passed the NCLEX or applied for evaluation with the CGFNS  and so it felt to be the appropriate choice. As explanation for the Yes, I added "I AM A NURSE AND I INTEND TO WORK AS A NURSE AFTER MIGRATING TO THE US AND PASSING THE NATIONAL COUNCIL LICENSURE EXAMINATION." Sorry for the all caps!

 

Perhaps more knowledgeable members will chime in with their own takes. Good luck!

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35 minutes ago, Nto said:

I am not moving for work etc.

Congratulations on passing the NCLEX.  That is quite an accomplishment which some of us can relate to.  If you were not planning to work in the US as a Nurse, I think your answer was correct.  You can explain this to the Officer at the interview if you feel a need.....just my opinion.

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I have seen opinions which stated that this question is directed at those seeking an employment-based visa.  

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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53 minutes ago, Nto said:

Thanks for responding. That’s exactly what my thought process was. 

BTW, I passed the NCLEX in 1993....LOL.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Just my uneducated opinion, but how we personally interpreted that question is that the entire purpose of the visa application was solely and for no other reason than to be reunified as spouses.  Seeking any type of employment had no role whatsoever in the reason we filed the visa application.  So we answered "no" and feel it was the correct answer even though my wife did subsequently seek work in health care for reasons that are completely unrelated to the reason we filed the visa application.

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  • March 09, 2021: NOA1
  • April 26, 2021: NOA2, I-130s Approved
  • April 30, 2021: NVC Received
  • May 01, 2021: Pay AOS and IV Bills
  • May 06, 2021: Submit AOS, Financial Docs and DS-260s
  • May 14, 2021: Submit Civil Docs for Stepdaughter
  • May 21, 2021: Submit Civil Docs for Wife
  • June 25, 2021: NVC review for Stepdaughter, RFE submit additional Doc
  • July 08, 2021: Wife Documentarily Qualified by NVC
  • August 31, 2021: Stepdaughter Documentarily Qualified by NVC
  • September 15, 2021: Received Interview Date from NVC, October 05, 2021
  • September 22, 2021: Passed physicals at Saint Luke's Extension Clinic
  • October 05, 2021: Interview at US Embassy Manila. Verbally approved by US Consul. Positive interview experience.
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  • October 07, 2021: Passports tracking for delivery on 2GO Courier website
  • October 08, 2021: Passports with visas delivered.  "Visas on hand"
  • October 08, 2021: Paid Immigrant Fee
  • October 12, 2021: Temporary CFO Certificates Received
  • October 26, 2021 POE arrival at LAX
  • November 02, 2021 Social Security Cards arrive in mail
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On 3/2/2024 at 5:52 AM, Nto said:

Thank you for responding. I dnt know what to do now. We are awaiting DQ, so cannot make any changes either. Well i might have to wait and see what happens, explain to the CO and hope for the best!

Just my personal opinion, but I doubt this is a major issue because as an intending immigrant you will have the right to work in any field in the US. If your future plans in the US do come up at the interview, just explain your situation and you ought to be fine. All the best! 

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