U.S. immigration law now requires that nurses complete a screening program. Once approved for your green card, you will need a Visa Screen Certificate to present at your Consulate Interview.

In order to obtain a Visa Screen Certificate you will need passing scores on TOEFL and TSE and have either a CGFNS Certificate or a full unrestricted State nursing license.

The only exemption to the TOEFL/TSE requirement is for those nurses whose nursing education was in one of the following English speaking countries: US, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or Canada.

The current fee is: $325

Contact information

ICHP (International Commission on Healthcare Professions)
3600 Market Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2665 USA
Phone (215) 349-8767
Fax (215) 349-0026
Email: support@ichp.org
Web site: http://www.cgfns.org/
(The "frequently asked questions" section is very helpful)