A complete pathway program that guides international nurses step-by-step to licensure, NCLEX success, and US employment readiness.
Why This Program
International nurses struggle with:
No structured guidance
Licensing confusion
NCLEX difficulty
No mentor support
Wrong documentation
We fix all of that.
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Becoming a U.S. Registered Nurse opens the door to a rewarding global career, competitive salary, advanced healthcare exposure, and personal growth.
Required: BSN or equivalent accredited nursing degree.
Additional: Completed core nursing curriculum and active home-country license.
Diploma nurses may qualify in some states, but BSN increases approval chances.
Minimum required: 2 years recent bedside experience in acute/tertiary hospital.
Preferred units:
• Medical-Surgical
• ICU / ER
• Telemetry
• Pediatrics / NICU / L&D (optional)
Hands-on experience boosts job readiness.
CGFNS verifies:
• Education transcripts
• License authenticity
• Clinical training hours
You must submit: Academic records, license documents & ID. Approval allows you to apply to a U.S. Board of Nursing.
Steps:
• Select state BON
• Submit documents
• Pay fee
Each state has unique process & requirements.
Once the BON approves your eligibility, you receive ATT, which allows you to schedule NCLEX-RN.
Steps:
• Create Pearson Vue account
• Pay exam fee
• Prepare 2–3 months
• Practice case-based questions
Consistent study = success.
Choose international testing center, take NCLEX-RN, and upon passing—you qualify as a U.S. RN.
Accepted tests:
• IELTS Academic
• TOEFL iBT
• OET (Nursing)
• PTE Academic
Required for VisaScreen certificate.
VisaScreen verifies:
• Education equivalency
• License validity
• English proficiency
Required for U.S. work visa.
Interview with U.S. hospital / agency, receive employment offer, and sign your nursing contract.
Employer files your U.S. visa.
Most nurses receive an EB-3 Green Card pathway visa.
Relocate to the U.S., complete hospital orientation,
and begin working as a Registered Nurse.
Welcome to your American nursing journey.
Top Questions Nurses Ask
Visa options, timelines, eligibility, NCLEX & English exams answered for international nurses.
Yes — if you meet the following requirements:
• You have a BSN or equivalent nursing degree
• You hold a valid nursing license in your home country
• You have 1–2 years of recent bedside experience
• You are willing to take NCLEX + an English exam (IELTS/OET/TOEFL/PTE)
If you meet these, you can start your U.S. RN journey.
The timeline varies, but generally:
• CGFNS evaluation: 2–4 months
• NCLEX preparation & exam: 2–5 months
• VisaScreen: 1–3 months
• Hospital interview + offer: 1–2 months
• Visa processing: 6–12 months
Total estimated timeline: 12–24 months.
Yes. Passing NCLEX-RN is mandatory for U.S. licensure and employment as a Registered Nurse.
You can choose any of these:
• IELTS Academic
• TOEFL iBT
• OET (Nursing)
• PTE Academic
Minimum scores depend on CGFNS requirements and the state board of nursing.
Most international nurses receive an EB-3 immigrant visa (Green Card pathway).
In some rare cases, nurses may be hired on an H-1B visa for highly specialized roles.
It depends on the employer or agency, but typically hospitals may cover:
• Visa filing and lawyer fees
• Licensing and credentialing costs
• Relocation support
• NCLEX exam reimbursement (in many cases)
Every employer package is different.
Salaries vary by state, but the average range is approximately:
$70,000 – $120,000 per year,
with higher salaries in states like California, New York, Massachusetts, and Washington.
Yes. Under the EB-3 visa, your spouse and unmarried children under 21 are usually eligible to immigrate with you to the United States.
You can take the NCLEX again.
Most states allow:
• Unlimited attempts
• A 45–90 day waiting period between attempts
With structured preparation, many nurses pass on their next attempt.
Preferred experience areas include:
• Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)
• ICU / Critical Care
• Emergency Room (ER)
• Telemetry
Other units may also qualify depending on employer and state requirements.
Simple — download the free guide “Step-by-Step Roadmap: How to Become a U.S. RN”
and follow the outlined steps.
Once you register your interest, our team will review your profile and contact you with
personalized next steps for your U.S. RN journey.
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