When Do I Need to Obtain a VisaScreen Certificate?
Foreign nurses shall submit their education credentials and their nursing licenses to the CGFNS for evaluation to be qualified for VisaScreen Certification. The VisaScreen Certification process normally consists of three parts: education credential review, English language proficiency testing, and the passage of the CGFNS and NCLEX-RN examinations. The nurse is required to obtain a VisaScreen Certificate before undergoing consular processing or filing for adjustment of status. A VisaScreen Certificate does not need to be obtained when filing an I-140 immigration petition; however, it must be obtained prior to obtaining permanent residency approval. The above is intended as a general introduction and should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion for your particular case. Please contact the Law Offices of Yu & Associates with any specific questions. Tel: (301) 838-8986, Email: syu@yulegal.com, Address: 110 N Washington St., Suite 328E, Rockville, MD 20850.
