Registration, exams, visas, settling in, housing, work rights, family, money and help in United States. Government and regulator sites first.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
Why it helps: The national guide to getting a US nursing licence after training abroad.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
Why it helps: Each state licenses its own nurses. Find the board for the state you want.
TruMerit (formerly CGFNS)
Why it helps: Most foreign nurses need this certificate for a US work visa or green card.
Nurse Licensure Compact (states' agreement)
Why it helps: Shows which states let one licence work across many states.
NCLEX (NCSBN)
Why it helps: The steps to register for the NCLEX, the US nursing licence exam.
NCLEX (NCSBN)
Why it helps: The exam fee and the extra fee for testing outside the US.
NCLEX (NCSBN)
Why it helps: Countries and centres where you can take the NCLEX.
NCLEX (NCSBN)
Why it helps: When and how you get your result.
IELTS (official test owners)
Why it helps: Find a test date and a centre near you on the official IELTS site.
OET (official test owner)
Why it helps: Book the healthcare English test that many nursing regulators accept.
US Department of State
Why it helps: Most nurses move on an employment green card. This is the official overview.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Why it helps: Official fees for immigration forms.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Why it helps: See how long USCIS takes for each form and office.
Social Security Administration
Why it helps: You need this number to work, pay tax and open many accounts.
HealthCare.gov
Why it helps: Your health insurance options if your job plan is not enough.
USAGov
Why it helps: Find your state office for a driving licence and ID card.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Why it helps: How to choose a bank account and avoid fees.
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Why it helps: Renting rules differ by state. Find your state's tenant rights.
US Department of Labor
Why it helps: Help with unpaid wages, overtime and other pay problems.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Why it helps: Your right to a safe workplace and how to report a danger.
American Nurses Association
Why it helps: The national nursing association: standards, ethics and career support.
World Health Organization
Why it helps: The world rules for fair, ethical recruitment of nurses. Use it if an agency asks you for fees.
Childcare.gov
Why it helps: Find licensed child care and help with costs in your state.
Internal Revenue Service
Why it helps: How the US taxes you once you live and work there.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Why it helps: Official data on how fast prices are rising.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Why it helps: Your rights when you send money home, and what to do if it goes wrong.
National 911 Program
Why it helps: Call 911 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in the US.
988 Lifeline
Why it helps: Call or text 988 any time for free mental health crisis support.
Your embassy or consulate can help if you lose your passport or need urgent help. These links come from your own government.
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