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Working in the U.S. as a Nurse from the Virgin Islands (British)

CGFNS International, Inc. is the leading credentials evaluation organization for nurses educated in Virgin Islands (British) who want to practice nursing in the U.S.

As the leading credentials evaluation organization for British Virgin Island nurses seeking to practice nursing in the U.S., we’re the only organization that can provide trusted credentials evaluation, verification and certification services for each step of your journey: from immigration to licensure, education or employment to specialty certification.

Our trusted reports for British Virgin Island nurses provide immigration authorities, regulatory bodies, recruiters, employers and academic institutions with a comprehensive, accurate assessment of your qualifications compared to U.S. standards.

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Migrating to the U.S. as a British Virgin Island Nurse

As of 2021, 13.6% of the population in the United States is foreign-born.

The U.S. States with the largest percentage of foreign-born populations are:

In the U.S., over 15% of the more than 3.7 million registered nurses in the United States are foreign-born, many of whom completed their training in countries other than the U.S.

There is a nationwide shortage of nurses in the U.S. due to a growing and aging population and many nurses retiring, but the demand for nurses differs from state to state. Within each state, more nurses may be needed in either cities or in rural areas.

View information and requirements for internationally educated nurses by state using our Select Your Service by State tool.

Resources for British Virgin Island Nurses

Find the Right CGFNS Service to Meet Your Needs

Applying for Licensure from a U.S. State Board of Nursing (taking the NCLEX-RN)

CGFNS Certification Program®

Credentials Evaluation Service: Professional®

Applying for Licensure in New York

Credentials Verification Service for New York State®

Immigration to U.S. (Applying for an Occupational Visa)

VisaScreen® Visa Credentials Assessment

Seeking Employment in the U.S.

Credentials Evaluation Service: Professional®

Academic Admission

Credentials Evaluation Service: Academic®

Specialty Certification from ANCC, NLN, AONL

Credentials Evaluation Service Nursing Specialty

Our VisaScreen®: Visa Credentials Assessment service is for health professionals who plan to apply for a visa to work in the U.S. as a nurse or one of eight other health professions.

The Credentials Evaluation Service for Professional® report demonstrates to employers, nursing boards, and other authorities how your education and experience compare to U.S. standards.

The Credentials Evaluation Service Academic® report can help demonstrate the merits of your education when compared to U.S. standards, as you pursue admission to an academic institution.

The CGFNS Certification Program® is for first-level registered nurses and may be required in your new state before you can take the NCLEX-RN to get a nursing license in the U.S. The Certification Program® also includes the CGFNS Qualifying Exam® that may help you determine how prepared you are to take the NCLEX-RN for licensure.

Our VisaScreen®: Visa Credentials Assessment service is for health professionals who plan to apply for a visa to work in the U.S. as a nurse or one of eight other health professions.

The Credentials Evaluation Service for Professional® report demonstrates to employers, nursing boards, and other authorities how your education and experience compare to U.S. standards.

The Credentials Evaluation Service Academic® report can help demonstrate the merits of your education when compared to U.S. standards, as you pursue admission to an academic institution.

The CGFNS Certification Program® is for first-level registered nurses and may be required in your new state before you can take the NCLEX-RN to get a nursing license in the U.S. The Certification Program® also includes the CGFNS Qualifying Exam® that may help you determine how prepared you are to take the NCLEX-RN for licensure.

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