09/30/2026
Why do I need a VISA SCREEN? Visa Screen is a federal credentials assessment that verifies an international nurse’s education, license, nursing qualifications, and, when required, English proficiency meet U.S. standards for immigration. A valid Visa Screen certificate is required before an RN can receive an employment-based immigrant visa or adjust status to work as a nurse in the United States. TruMerit - CGFNS is the most commonly used organization to acquire a VS. Valley Medical Staffing always reimburses for the English exam and Visa Screen.
For nurses adjusting their status inside the U.S., a VS is required to file an I-485. For overseas consular process nurses, you must have a VS for the NVC stage before you are eligible to become DQ'd.
Got more questions? Send them our way! We sponsor EB-3, TN and E-3 visas for international registered nurses and place at U.S. hospitals.