Document requirements

Document Requirements for immigration and placement of Russian speaking nurses in
- New York
- Connecticut
- New Jersey.

Be Aware! These rules only apply to nurses who currently live outside the USA. If you currently live in the USA the requirements differ slightly. Please contact us for information on the variations.

Document Type in Order of Completion	Special Notations	State Requirement:			Applications/Forms
		New York	New Jersey	Connecticut
Transcripts	Transcripts need to be sent directly from the school. They should be translated with a certified translator or CGFNS will do it but will charge a fee of $75.00 per page.	yes	yes	yes
English Language Proficiency Exam (not provided by CGFNS - see details here)	Completed prior to submission of application to CGFNS for credentials verification or exam depending on the State	yes	yes	yes
CGFNS Exam	Conducted by CGFNS in Moscow four (4) times a year	strongly recommended	yes	yes
Credentials Verification Service	Conducted by ICD a subcontractor of CGFNS	no	yes	no	Handbooks for completion and forms on-line www.cgfns.org
Credentials Evaluation Service	Credentials Evaluation Service in Albany NY	yes	no	no	Handbooks for completion and forms on-line www.cgfns.org
Certifications Program	Conducted by CGFNS	no	no	yes	Handbooks for completion and forms on-line www.cgfns.org
Designated Sponsor (commitment of placement from a facility or agency in the US)	Required prior to I-140 visa application submission	yes	yes	yes
Visa Screen Certification	CGFNS provides handbook and forms. Must be completed prior to I-140 application	yes	yes	yes	Handbooks for completion and forms on-line www.cgfns.org
NCLEX Exam	Completion period varies by State	Yes - may be completed within 1 year of employment in US	Yes - must be completed before employment in US	Yes - must be completed before employment in US