CGFNS International promotes new book for foreign-educated nurses

The book is dedicated to all foreign-educated nurses whose wisdom, courage and caring spirit give voice and meaning to the nursing profession worldwide.

Philadelphia, PA, USA — A primary resource for foreign-educated nurses who continue to be part of the health care system in the United States has just been published by CGFNS International and Springer Publishing Company. The Official Guide for Foreign-Educated Nurses, What You Need to Know About Nursing and Health Care in the United States, provides invaluable insight about providing safe, competent nursing care for foreign-educated nurses joining their U.S. colleagues.

Foreign-educated nurses comprise approximately ten percent of the U.S. nursing workforce. The challenges they face in pursuing their dreams to practice in the United States range from leaving their home countries, to obtaining a U.S. work visa, attaining licensure and employment in the United States, understanding and communicating within the U.S. health care system, and adjusting to a new life.

Based on 30 years of providing credentials evaluation and verification services pertaining to the education, registration and licensure of nurses and health care professionals worldwide, CGFNS International teamed with Springer Publishing Company to publish this guide for foreign-educated nurses who seek to practice in the United States. CGFNS International CEO Barbara L. Nichols, DHL, MS, RN, FAAN, and CGFNS International Director of Global Research and Test Administration Catherine R. Davis, PhD, RN, serve as editors for the book.

In the book’s foreword, Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN, writes: “This book is a must read for every nurse who is contemplating migrating to the United States. I know of no better resource for you, even if you’re not yet certain that you want to go to the United States.”

What You Need to Know About Nursing and Health Care in the United States is now available for the purchase price of $35.00 and can be ordered online from Springer Publishing at www.springerpub.com/cgfns-nurses.

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CGFNS International offers Expedited Review Service for VisaScreen

For applicants who have a Request for Evidence or deportation deadline :

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Beginning July 1, 2009, CGFNS International will be offering an Expedited Review Service for VisaScreen^® applicants who have a Request for Evidence or deportation deadline for their visa application with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

VisaScreen^® applicants are eligible for this Expedited Review Service only if:

• they have met the criteria of Section 343 of the Illegal Immigration Reform Immigrant Responsibility Act
• all required documents have been received by CGFNS and
• they supply CGFNS with a copy of their Request for Evidence or deportation deadline accompanied by a completed CGFNS Expedited Review Service form.

To apply for the CGFNS Expedited Review Service, eligible VisaScreen^® applicants will need to call the CGFNS Call Center between the hours of 8am and Noon U.S. Eastern Time to receive instructions. CGFNS will need a copy of their Request for Evidence or deportation deadline accompanied by a completed CGFNS Expedited Review Service form with online credit card payment of $500. CGFNS will then perform the necessary review within five business days and, if all requirements have been successfully met, issue a VisaScreen^® certificate. The VisaScreen^® certificate will be sent via UPS next business day delivery. Applicants who are ineligible for a VisaScreen^® certificate based on the review of their documents will be notified. Fees for the Expedited Review Service are not refundable.

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FY-2011 H-1B Cap Numbers Remain Available as of 4/22/10

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released H-1B cap numbers as of April 22, receiving 16,025 toward the 65,000 cap-subject H-1B petitions and 6,739 towards the 20,000 H-1B Master's category. Thus, H-1B cap numbers remain available, and there is still time to submit your FY2011 H-1B visa application for foreign national applicants beginning employment on October 1, 2010 or later. H1B Program Information

USCIS Processing Times

Vermont Service Center Processing Times

Texas Service Center Processing Times 

Nebraska Service Center Processing Times 

California Service Center Processing Times

Posted on December 31, 2009.  

Source: USCIS.   

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Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin for MAY 2010

                            To view the entire Visa Bulletin, please go to THIS LINK.