What does VisaScreen require for certification?
International nurses must satisfy the screening requirements of Section 343 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act that include: An assessment of an applicants foreign education to ensure that it is comparable to that of a U.S. graduate in the same profession Verification that the applicants licenses are valid and unencumbered Determination of English language proficiency Verification that the nurse has CGFNS Certification or passed the NCLEX-RN Applicants who successfully complete VisaScreen will receive a VisaScreen Certificate, which can be presented to a consular office or, in the case of adjustment of status, the Attorney General as part of a visa application. As a result, we suggest that you proceed with the Visa Screen Application as soon as your I-140 (green card) application has been filed with INS.