📝 Licensure & Visa Information

Your guide to becoming a U.S.-ready nurse.

At CuraVia Staffing, we support Filipino nurses through every step of the licensure and immigration journey. Whether you’re NCLEX-ready or just starting, here’s what you need to know to work as a nurse in the United States.

🔹 Step 1: Pass the NCLEX-RN
To practice in the U.S., you must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
We’ll guide you through:
– Applying to a U.S. state board of nursing
– Scheduling your exam
– Preparing with recommended review resources

🔹 Step 2: English Language Requirement
Most states and employers require proof of English proficiency. You may need to take:
– IELTS Academic (usually 6.5–7 overall)
– TOEFL iBT (minimum score varies)

We can help you choose the test that aligns with your target state or employer.

🔹 Step 3: CGFNS VisaScreen® Certification
The VisaScreen® is required for U.S. immigration. This certification verifies:
– Nursing credentials
– English proficiency
– Valid license status

CuraVia Staffing will guide you through the application and documentation process.

🔹 Step 4: Immigration Process
Once hired by a U.S. healthcare facility, they will initiate your visa petition — typically under:
– EB-3 Visa (Employment-Based Immigrant Visa)
– H-1B (in rare cases)

CuraVia Staffing is not a visa sponsor. We work with employer partners who initiate sponsorship and immigration paperwork.

🔹 Step 5: Licensing by Endorsement (if applicable)
Once in the U.S., your NCLEX license may need to be transferred or endorsed in the state where you’ll work.
We’ll support you with this transition as part of your onboarding.

📧 Still have questions? Reach out to info@CuraViaStaffing.com

— CuraVia Staffing, Where care meets opportunity.

⚠️ Important Reminder:
CuraVia Staffing is not a visa sponsor, employer, or legal representative.
We act solely as a facilitator and mediator, connecting qualified nurses to licensed U.S. healthcare facilities who provide sponsorship and make all hiring decisions.