What to look for in a petitioner?
Appraise the petitioner thoroughly. Have a friend or relative living in USA visit the petitioner and his/her place of operation.
- Have they successfully petitioned any one before?
- Do they know immigration petition process or visa screen process?
- Who should you call if you have questions about your petition and how long will it take for an answer?
- Is the person recruiting for them (DON or another recruiter) properly authorized and what would happen if they are no longer affiliated?
- Who will pick you up at airport on arrival in USA?
- Where do you stay upon arrival and when will you start paying for your housing? And how much?
- Provision of the study material for NCLEX_RN examination preparation
- Is there food available or do you have to provide it yourself and how soon?
- How will you get your SSI# and state ID? Who will take you there?
- How will you locate permanent housing in an area you have never been to? And who will help you?
- Who will co-sign for you when you try to secure housing? What is the housing cost and how will you afford it?
- How do you get to work? Is there public transportation? And how far are you from public transportation?
- Who will help you set up your housing?
- What kind of medical insurance and how soon would you be covered? It takes 60 to 90 days before you are eligible to health care facility medical insurance.
- If you fall ill or meet with an accident before you are covered, who pays for the medical expenses?
- When would you be expected to start working? At what capacity (CNA or RN). At what salary?
- If you are expected to work as soon as you arrive, how do you prepare for NCLEX?
- Would the facility arrange or allow time for you to attend NCLEX review classes or are you expected to "self review"?
- Are you expected to work full time while reviewing for NCLEX?
- Are the review classes conveniently located and available?
- What happens if you fail NCLEX?
- Would they keep you as a CNA, at what salary, housing etc.?
- What happens if the health care facility is unhappy with you or you do not like the facility?
- What are your choices? Would they help you find another employer or leave it to you?
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Do I have to work for my petitioner?
YES.
The EB-3 (Employment Based Visa) program is designed to help American Employers who are unable to find sufficient number of qualified American workers while offering prevailing wages and prevailing work conditions.
When an EB-3 visa holder refuses to work for the petitioner, it defeats the purpose of the program. Entering the USA on an EB-3 visa with no intention of working for the petitioner, though a bona fide job exists is a serious crime called VISA FRAUD. Expect INS to take steps to enforce the law in the next few months. Currently, the only time that INS enforces the law is:
- When the petitioner complains to INS.
- At the time the EB-3 visa holder applies for US citizenship. If records indicate that the individual never worked for the petitioning EB-3 employer, INS will deny the application for citizenship and deport the individual. After settling and establishing life in USA, the individual will be deported causing emotional and financial hardship.
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How about my family? Can I bring them with me?
We apply for family immigration. We prefer that the employee travels alone and brings the family after completing NCLEX and settling into the job. This usually takes 3 to 6 months. Children under 21 years also get immigrant visas. Children who are married do not qualify. Both INS and the American Consulate have procedures for processing children who are in danger of aging out rapidly. The immigrant nurse or the spouse can petition for immigration visas for married children and children over the age of 21 after they obtain permanent residency. This takes many years due to Quota system for each country. Fortunately, under a new "V" visa program, these children may enter USA and work legally after the visa applications have been in process for three years.
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| What are the U.S. licensure requirements and how much does it cost?
To work as a registered nurse in the U.S. you must obtain a license to practice. To receive a license you must pass the NCLEX-RN examination, which is administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. To apply for the NCLEX-RN examination you must submit an application to the U.S. State Board of Nursing.
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| How are you different from other recruiters?
SRS Medical has an outstanding RN Education Program. The program is designed to not only provide you with a study plan for the NCLEX-RN examination but also to further your career. Owing to our affiliation with the Professional Development Center, once you take up employment in America we will offer you the opportunity to take continuing education units to help further your U.S. nursing career. TOP |
| What does the NCLEX-RN examination entail?
The NCLEX-RN is a multiple-choice examination taken on a computer focusing on your "critical thinking". All candidates are asked between 75 and 265 questions with the exact number of questions determined by the computer depending upon your previous answers. The maximum duration of the exam is five hours. The exam results are usually available within 72 hrs. in most states.
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| What is a U.S. Permanent Residency Visa?
A permanent residency visa allows the holder to permanently reside and work in the U.S. This visa is more commonly referred to as a Green Card, which has been carried over from the days when the visa was green in color. Nurses are issued Employment based (EB 3) visa and are sponsored by the employer, who could not find American Employees.
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| Can my family live and work in the U.S.?
For married applicants, permanent residency visas are of particular value. SRS Medical sponsors the nurse for a Green Card, and the nurse's spouse and any unmarried children under the age of 21 will automatically be entitled to apply for a Green Card also. All Green Card holders are legally entitled to work in the U.S.
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| What are the costs associated with a Permanent Residency Visa and who pays what?
SRS Medical finances all filing fees for the nurse's Green Card as well as handling the correspondence with U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Once the INS approves the application for sponsorship for a Green Card the nurse is requested to attend an interview at the local U.S. Embassy. All expenses connected with the Green Card interview, such as visa issuance fee and Medical exam fee, are covered by SRS Medical.
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| What is Visa Screen and what are the requirements for certification?
Visa Screen is a screening program for healthcare professionals applying for occupational visas (such as a Green Card) to work in the U.S. It is one of the necessary steps in obtaining a U.S. visa. Applicants will be reviewed for their ability to meet standardized criteria in education, licensure, and English language proficiency. (Nurses who have graduated from a college, university or a professional training school located in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States are exempt from the English language requirement). Upon successful completion of the Visa Screen program applicants will receive a Visa Screen certificate which should be submitted to the U.S. Embassy or Consular Office as part of an application for an occupational visa (such as a Green Card).
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| What are the costs for Visa Screen Certification?
SRS Medical pays the costs associated with the Visa Screen application. These are valued at U.S. $325. The TOEFL/TWE and TSE examinations cost $110 and $125 respectively or IELTS costs $110.
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| How much time will pass before I travel to the U.S.?
SRS Medical has over 27 years of experience in placing healthcare professionals into U.S. assignments. It will take approximately 10 to 12 months from the time you are accepted into SRS Medical sponsorship program and we apply for your Green Card. During this time you will complete TOEFL/TWE. TSE or IELTS and obtain Visa Screen Certificate. We don't initiate the 2nd part of the visa process (pocket 3- Criminal and family background) until you complete your TSE or IELTS. Please note that your nursing exam and license are governed by the U.S. Board of Nursing and your visa is processed by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). The timing of each event is not in the control of SRS Medical and therefore we cannot significantly alter this waiting period. SRS Medical will be completing the required documents and submitting them in a timely fashion.
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- How do I post a resume?
- Is it necessary for me to be working in India when I apply for the vacancy?
How do i post a resume?
You can mail your resume via our 'send your application' section or send in your resume on our postal address. You are welcome to hand it over to us in person.
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Is it necessary for me to be working in India when I apply for the vacancy?
There should not be a gap of more than 6 months in your current employment history. You should have a background in clinical experience when applying for the placement.
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FAQ's related to USA Placements :
- What are the requirements to apply for employment in USA?
- Do I need to clear CGFNS/ NCLEX_RN / TOEFL/ TWE/ TSE before going to USA?
- How much experience do I require?
- Whether it is necessary for me to be working in India when I apply for the vacancy?
- Do I have to pay for all the expenses incurred for the tests as well as for traveling?
- Do I have to reimburse the amount paid on my behalf?
- What is the usual time for completing the placement formalities?
- If I get selected, on which visa will I be traveling to USA?
- Can my family accompany me to USA?
What are the requirements to apply for employment in USA?
You should possess the following: A B.Sc. degree or diploma from a recognized nursing school/ college
Registration with the State Nursing Council in which you are currently working.
When you apply to us, you should also provide copies of:
- Certificates proving your qualification
- Testimonials regarding your experience
- Birth Certificate / Certificate mentioning the birth date
- Marriage certificate, if any
- Divorce or Death Certificate of spouse, if any,
- Valid Passport
- Photographs
- Recent job letter
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Do I need to clear CGFNS/ NCLEX_RN / TOEFL/ TWE/ TSE before going to USA?
Yes, it is mandatory to have cleared the above-mentioned exams.
- However, not all of the 50 states in the U.S.A. REQUIRE CGFNS to be cleared. The following states require that foreign nurses pass the CGFNS examination before taking the state RN licensing (NCLEX) examination: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North California, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming. The current vacancies are in New York and California where the CGFNS is not required.
- NCLEX- RN examination must be appeared for and passed in the United States to allow you to work legally as a nurse in America.
- Written and spoken English skills are mandatory. You have to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL), which includes the Test of Written English (TWE).
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How much experience do I require?
A minimum of ONE year of clinical experience is required when you want to apply for U.S.A. employment.
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Whether it is necessary for me to be working in India when I apply for the vacancy?
There should not be a gap of more than 6 months since your last employment when you apply for vacancy. The experience must be in a Clinical environment.
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Do I have to pay for all the expenses incurred for the tests as well as for traveling?
As mentioned earlier, candidates do not have to pay for any of the expenses. In fact wherever possible we try and get our clients to sponsor your examination fees etc. However, there are certain charges such as visa processing, certain medical testing etc. which are to be borne by the individual candidates. For certain very expensive study material which costs upwards of Rs. 30,000 to 40,000 etc we do keep a nominal refundable deposit to ensure safekeeping of the material when we hand it over to you. And you don't even have to pay the traveling charges. SRS makes arrangements for the same.
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Do I have to reimburse the amount paid on my behalf?
No, you don't have to pay the money back as long as you pass the examinations and work overseas as contracted for a minimum of two years.
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What is the usual time for completing the placement formalities?
It may take from 6 months to 18 months depending upon the completion of documents from either side.
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If I get selected, on which visa will I be traveling to USA?
Once you are selected, you will travel on the EB-3 (Employment Based) Visa, sometimes referred to as a Green Card. This Visa gives you the right to work and makes you a permanent resident of the United States and eligible for United States Citizenship after a waiting period.
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Can my family accompany me to USA?
Yes, the EB-3 visa allows you to take your family (spouse and dependent children) with you and also allows your spouse to work in the United States. However we recommend that you go over to the States and settle down for a period of 6 months to a year before taking your dependents.
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FAQ's related to the U.K. Placements :
- What are the requirements to apply for U.K. placement?
- How much experience do I require?
- Do I need to clear IELTS before going to U.K.?
- Is it necessary for me to be working in India when I apply for the vacancy?
- What is the usual time for completing the placement formalities?
- Do I have to pay for all the expenses incurred for traveling to U.K.?
- Do I have to reimburse the amount paid on my behalf?
- If I get selected, on which visa will I be traveling to U.K.?
- Can my family accompany me to U.K.?
What are the requirements to apply for U.K. placement?
You should possess the following:
- A B.Sc. degree or diploma from a recognised nursing school/ college
- A Registration with the State Nursing Council in which you are currently working
- A NMC (earlier known as UKCC) decision letter. We can assist you with your application to NMC.
- A passing score of 6.5 at the IELTS. (International English language testing service).
When you apply to us, you should also provide copies of:
- Certificates proving your qualification
- Testimonials regarding your experience
- Birth Certificate / Certificate mentioning the birth date
- Marriage certificate, if any
- Divorce or Death Certificate of spouse, if any,
- Valid Passport
- Photographs
- Recent job letter
- Police clearance certificate
- Copy of NMC (UKCC) decision letter
- Copy of IELTS score
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How much experience do I require?
Minimum of 18 months post registration nursing experience is required. You must have had relevant clinical practice in an acute hospital setting within the last 18 months.
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Do I need to clear IELTS before going to U.K.?
Yes as of 1st August, 2002 NMC require a minimum score of 5.5 in each module with an average score of not less than 6.5 at the IELTS. Even though this requirement is for Candidates applying after 1st August 2002 Clients are insisting for IELTS Scores. It is advisable to take the IELTS, immediately in case you have not already done so.
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Is it necessary for me to be working in India when I apply for the vacancy?
Yes, you should have a minimum of 18 months post registration nursing experience and presently working in the relevant field.
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What is the usual time for completing the placement formalities?
In case you have the IELTS score required and a NMC decision letter it may take from 3 to 9 months, otherwise 6 to 18 months.
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Do I have to pay for all the expenses incurred for traveling to U.K.?
As mentioned earlier, candidates do not have to pay for the expenses. In fact wherever possible we try and get our clients to sponsor for the formalities. However, there are certain charges such as visa processing which are to be borne by the individual candidates.
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Do I have to reimburse the amount paid on my behalf?
No, you don't have to pay the money back as long as you fulfill your part of the contract and work for a minimum of two years.
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If I get selected, on which visa will I be traveling to U.K.?
If you are selected you travel travel on a work visa issued by the British Deputy High Commission and the cost is approximately Rs.4000 to Rs.5000/-.
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Can my family accompany me to U.K.?
Well, you can take your family (spouse and dependent children) along with you, as long as you can establish to the consulate that you are settled and can bear the expenses of your family. However, it is always advisable to settle yourself in U.K. first and then only plan to take your family over there.
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