CGFNS VisaScreen Renewal Questions

hello Guys just want to ask. i want to endorse my license to arkansas state is it true if i do that i have also to reprocess my visa screen bec. it was originally my license is in california. i like to endorse bec. i have to renew it every year not like from other state they will issue a license. please anybody who had a good knowledge about this pls. enlighten me

hello Guys just want to ask. i want to endorse my license to arkansas state is it true if i do that i have also to reprocess my visa screen bec. it was originally my license is in california. i like to endorse bec. i have to renew it every year not like from other state they will issue a license. please anybody who had a good knowledge about this pls. enlighten me

-sabadao

What do you mean by re-process ?? The visa screen certification is for immigration purposes and is good for 5 years and renewable afterwards. 

Sometimes, some State Board of Nursing may say they will accept the Visa Screen certification in lieu of the CGFNS certification as a requirement for licensure to their State.

As long as your visa screen certification is not expired, you do not need to "re-process" it.

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If you do not have real intent to practice in Arkansas I would not recommend endorsing to them anymore.

Do you really have the actual license from CA or just the letter of passing the NCLEX? Requesting CA BRN to extend it yearly is actually better as they give annual extensions, free of charge and all procedures done through e-mail.  No need to shelve out renewal fees, pay for international mail or fedex, etc..  Better than endorsing to another State and paying for endorsement fees and getting an actual license and paying for renewal fees, esp. in these times of retrogression where the likelihood of renewing actual licenses is more likely.

Of course, this is just my humble advice and suggestions.  Pls. wait for other members to give their advice and suggestions as well.

actually just a letter passing the NCLEX. Its already expired and it just recently given a one year extension. my concerned is what if retrogression will take up to 10 years.Will they still give extension every year. is there anybody here who was not granted an extension. pls reply your input will highly be appreciated

to sabadao,  i think you better check the board of registered nursing in california to have a more detail answer in your queries. it would help you more and maybe you can also share their response here in the forums. 

"actually just a letter passing the NCLEX. Its already expired and it just recently given a one year extension. my concerned is what if retrogression will take up to 10 years.Will they still give extension every year. is there anybody here who was not granted an extension. pls reply your input will highly be appreciated"

 about my question i was not able to find the answer in californias board of nursing. so if anybody here cud give their opinion pls. send me a reply. thanks

Hi All,

I'm currently in the United States having a working visa. I'm just wondering, do I have to renew my VISA SCREEN CERTIFICATE in order for me to renew my H1b ("work") visa? My VSC expires 2012 and my H1b visa expires Oct 2011. But I'm just thinking ahead in case my status going for residency wont be finished by Oct 2011.

Thanks much in advance!

xoxo
Blueu

Oh, I almost forgot. This question is totally unrelated so if you don't answer it, it's fine :)
Since I'm here in the United States applying from H1b ("work") visa to "green card" status, will it take the same time of processing as those of the ones who filed in the Philippines? I'm from the Philippines and it's been taking a long time for them. Even some people who filed for H1b visa got denied in the interview part, which I think is totally unbelievable. They got really tight recently. I just got here last January 2009 and I want to start the process immediately before my H1b visa expires.

Thanks again! ^_^

xoxo
Blueu

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Your queries are best answered by an immigration lawyer but as far as I know, if you have plans to file for AOS I think you still need the VSC.

Just note that concomitant or concurrent filing of I-140 and I-485 (AOS) may not be possible anymore in the very near future (reportedly as early as Dec. 2009).  If that proposal pushes through, filing for AOS will not be as straightforward as before.  Under the proposal, to be able to file for AOS you have to wait for the I-140 to be approved first no matter how long it may take and then make sure your PD is 'current' to be able to file for AOS.  There are also several other provisions included, mainly to safeguard against abuses recently exposed in the July 2007 VB fiasco.  Obviously, what the final rules will be will only be known once it gets final approval and made public.

Again, best to consult an immigration lawyer.

Hi and welcome to the forum.
Your queries are best answered by an immigration lawyer but as far as I know, if you have plans to file for AOS I think you still need the VSC.
Just note that concomitant filling of I-140 and I-485 (AOS) is not anymore possible.  To be able to file for AOS, you have to wait for the I-140 to be approved first, no matter how long it may take and then make sure your PD is 'current' to be able to file for AOS.  If one element is missing, filing for AOS can be tricky.
Again, best to consult an immigration lawyer.

-t-cell

i don't know anything about these crazy paperwork. lol. i'll just ask my lawyer. hehehe
thanks for your info!

xoxo
blueu

Re-posting this question on this thread where it is more appropriate.

 I am from India and my PD is Dec 2004. My visa screen cerificate is expiring in Oct 2009. What should I do if it expires? I need IELTS to renew it... it seems I can't pass it within one month. Can I apply a fresh visa screen certificate if it expires? Can anybody pls. tell.

-sant2910

Hello sant2910,

Your question is best answered directly by CGFNS/ICHP as it is not a common problem and your scenario is not written on any of their FAQ's on-line nor on their application packets.  Best that you contact them directly.

As I see it, they can either ask you to apply for a fresh certificate or let you pay a certain fee to give you additional time to renew your VS.

Worst case scenario is they won't allow you to even apply for a fresh certificate but I doubt that.

Pls. contact them directly: https://www.cgfns.org/cerpassweb/contactUsAfterHours.jsp

P.S.
Since this is an uncommon scenario, could you please come back here in the forum to share what CGFNS/ICHP has decided to do with your case.  Thanks.

Hello guys...been awhile since I posted here.I have certain questions pertaining to my case.It goes like this...Last May 30, 2009 I remarried and my CGFNS certificate I acquired on 2003 was under my ex-husband Surname (our marriage was annulled last year).My VSC that was issued to me last year was also in my ex-husband Surname.My question is now that all of my documents are updated in my new surname, do I need to request new certificates for these? If so, what are the requirements aside from my PRC license/ID verification? Do I need to correspond to CGFNS and ICHP regarding my situation...One more important thing that I'm hesitant to communicate to CGFNS and ICHP is that the I-140 filed by my employer last November 2008 was in my ex-husband surname...it may conflict if I need to request for certicates in my new surname.

Anyone out there who can help me on these? Any views or knowledge about it? I'm a bit confused on what to do.My PRC license is now updated in my hubby's surname.

Hello guys...been awhile since I posted here.I have certain questions pertaining to my case.It goes like this...Last May 30, 2009 I remarried and my CGFNS certificate I acquired on 2003 was under my ex-husband Surname (our marriage was annulled last year).My VSC that was issued to me last year was also in my ex-husband Surname.My question is now that all of my documents are updated in my new surname, do I need to request new certificates for these? If so, what are the requirements aside from my PRC license/ID verification? Do I need to correspond to CGFNS and ICHP regarding my situation...One more important thing that I'm hesitant to communicate to CGFNS and ICHP is that the I-140 filed by my employer last November 2008 was in my ex-husband surname...it may conflict if I need to request for certicates in my new surname.
Anyone out there who can help me on these? Any views or knowledge about it? I'm a bit confused on what to do.My PRC license is now updated in my hubby's surname.

-dazzlingmariashley

Hello, long time no post.

As far as your visa application is concerned, you can correct your bio-graphics once you will be sent the Ds-230 forms.  Just answer everything there and then provide all the evidence such as the proof of annulment, current marriage certificate, etc...  What will be written on the Ds-230 form (visa application and your biographics) is what will count and what the US embassy/consulate will recognize. 

Pls. wait for other responses from other members for the other issues.

Thanks for your response t-cell.Appreciate your help.

hi dazzlingmariashley,
i just want to ask questions regarding yourapplication. i want to have an annulment too, how did you go with it and the expenses? and i have an application 4 eb3 visa already but i include my husband but were not living together anymore. pls help any advice. tnx... 

hi dazzlingmariashley,
i just want to ask questions regarding yourapplication. i want to have an annulment too, how did you go with it and the expenses? and i have an application 4 eb3 visa already but i include my husband but were not living together anymore. pls help any advice. tnx... 

-4704clev

Hi clev sorry for the late reply.My wi-fi is on and off due to bad weather here in PI.Tried replying to your post for quite sometime but it seems whenever I try to finally submit it, it fails.Anyway, back to your concern, when my employer filed for my I-140 I explained my situation to my future employer and they had me filed as married in my ex-husband's surname (because technically I was then and wasn't granted my annulment yet).However, I opted not to include him (EX-husband) in the petition but only my two children. Then when it was granted last year, I had my finality copy sent to them through my agency and had that ammended.The latest reply from my agency per advised of my employer is that there is no need now to request a change of Surname and a new copy of visa screen as that cost additional expenses aside from the fact that I can prove to USCIS that, that's me and the same person of what I am currently using as a surname and that my visa screen will just be expiring on 2013.

With your question regarding annulment process, if you don't have a very good lawyer like mine who's expert on family law, there's a chance that even just by simple technicality of your case would just be dismissed.You have to prove to the court that the marriage is worth benefiting not solely to one party but both partners without compromising the needs of your children and their rights.With a very good lawyer on this expertise and a very good psychiatrist/psychologist handling your case coupled with your truthful testimonies, I could vouch for a 78%-99.9% chances of your annulment to be granted.And oh, don't forget too that financing the whole process...is not only painstakingly draining to your pocket and bank account but also emotionally, psychologically and spiritually as a process to this.Yap, you need a stronghold to withstand it from the start to the end.Otherwise it will cost you more.I battled with this since 2000 and had only been granted on 2008 because of both errors me and my ex-husband made.Well, 3 lawyers handled it and transferring the case from one trial court and places is not a good idea.It made it so costly and more painful to both of us.Initial filing of my ex-husband loss the case and when I filed it on my own last year, it was faster than I had expected.Maybe because my ex-husband didn't appeal to the court anymore as he previously loss the case before mine was granted.Monetary cost depends on who's your lawyer is and you can talk to him/her about the payment scheme, the whole process and yes you gotta have time for this to undergo psychological tests(or it depends on what your grounds are to dissolve this marriage), recall all "painful" experinces as you need not only be taking the psycho test but also have your marital history be recalled and written since courtship to your present situation why the marriage "crumbled".And last is that if there are children and properties, your lawyer will guide you for the best solution to what situation you are in.All these concerns and consequences will be tackled and explained to you once you start the process.Also, a very good lawyer...my hint of knowing one is that when he/she is explaining to client how the process works and let his/her client have a binding contract on the agreement of their services, payment scheme and letting you know what to expect.If you don't have a lawyer yet...I'll give you my lawyer's info.

There's no reason for us to suffer more if love is lost.I believe that children should not be an excuse to redirect our path...and True Love always is after the good of the beloved.There is only one life to live...and I wanted to go to the path to enjoy life to the fullest and not suffer for a lifetime.Just a thought!After all, no man or woman like to have a broken family...it happens all over the world but the least one can do is to stop suffering and end the lies and start loving yourself first so you can start all over for yourself and for your children.

Goodluck clev!

Just giving my two cents on this issue and this is for everyone who will just be getting their Ds-230 forms to be filled out.

I think it is not worthwhile to include your spouse on your petitions if you are not living together anymore. 

Just answer the questions in the Ds-230 form that yes, you are married because until the annulment process or the divorce process (in other countries) has been completed one is still technically married and indicate your spouse's name.  

However, do not list his or her name anymore on the succeeding question of who are the persons accompanying you.  Just list your children's names and exclude your spouse's name on that question.

This is what dazzlingmariashley did and that little exclusion will lessen or minimize the complexity of the case.  In fact, I know people that excluded their spouse's name on the list of persons accompanying them and just listed the names of their children eventhough they have no plans to file for annulment.  Just don't ask me why they won't file for annulment eventhough they are not living together anymore.  Maybe they have their own reasons.

On the other hand, I also know at least one person who still included their spouse under the petition eventhough they are not living together anymore.  I personally think that this is is a mistake and being too much of a martyr and living a lie specially considering that you are not living together anymore. This will also turn-off prospective male suitors. Trust me on this.

hello tcell tnx 4 the information well as u can see nurses here don't have a nice pay so my money is not allocated 4 annulment maybe if visa would be granted to nurses den i could file it. it's hard to get married denhave problems with documents.