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Comparing VisaScreen® by CGFNS and Josef Silny & Associates Visa4Nurses

October 28, 2024

So you want to work in the USA. You will need either a VisaScreen or Visa4Nurses certification to get a TN Visa so that you can cross that border and start your nursing journey.

When choosing between CGFNS and Josef Silny & Associates for your HealthCare worker screen (VisaScreen or Visa4Nurses certification) credentialing, it’s essential to understand the key differences in cost, processing time, and acceptance by U.S. state boards of nursing. Let’s break it down!

    1. Cost and Renewal Fees

      • VisaScreen
        VisasSreen CGFNS

        CGFNS VisaScreen®:

      • Visa4Nurses Certification
        Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.Josef Silny & Associates Visa4Nurses:

    2. Accepted by U.S. Boards of Nursing

      Not all U.S. nursing boards accept the Josef Silny Visa4Nurses.

        • CGFNS VisaScreen® is accepted across all U.S. states.
        • Visa4Nurses Certification
          Visa4Nurses Certification

          Josef SilnyVisa4Nurses is only accepted by 33 states, including:

            • Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming

      Before applying, double-check if your target state accepts the Josef Silny Visa4Nurses certification.

    3. Processing Time

      • CGFNS can take 2-6 months but they also offer an expedited service for an additional $650, speeding up the review within 10 business days after receiving all documents. They do have a credential transfer portal that can speed up the portal.
      • Josef Silny has a regular processing time of about 8 weeks. There is a $200 5-working day rush fee available but all documents have to be in their possession.
    4. Digital Certificate

      • CGFNS now offers a digital version of the VisaScreen® certificate, which is accessible immediately to both applicants and authorities through a secure platform.
      • Josef Silny currently provides a digital Visa4Nurses certificate.
    5. English Proficiency Tests Accepted

      Both CGFNS and Josef Silny require proof of English proficiency but have different accepted tests:

      • CGFNS accepts Cambridge, TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, IELTS, MET, OET and PTE Academic. CGFNS does not accept the at-home versions of English Language Proficiency exams.
      • Josef Silny accepts Cambridge, TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, MET, OET, and PTE Academic on its list of accepted tests. The test must have been completed in the past 2 years.
      • Check to make sure that the board of nursing will accept the English proficiency test that you took or plan to take.

 

Side-by-Side Comparison:

Feature CGFNS VisaScreen® Josef Silny & Associates Visa4Nurses
Initial Application Fee $740 $600
Renewal Fee $475 $500
Processing Time 2-6 months
Expedited option (10 days)
8 weeks
Expedited option (5 days)
Digital Certificate Yes Yes
English Tests Accepted Cambridge, TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, IELTS, MET, OET and PTE Academic Cambridge, TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, MET, OET, and PTE Academic
Accepted in All States Yes No (excludes NY, NC, CA, etc.)

Final Thoughts:

If you’re targeting states like California or New York, CGFNS is your best bet for a universally accepted VisaScreen®. However, if you’re looking to save on the initial application fee and don’t plan to work in those states, Josef Silny might be a good option.

*The prices and information is accurate as of October 24, 2024

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