Getting Tourist Visa with Ongoing Immigrant Petition

[Boiler 47,530]

Why would somebody who lives outside the US need to take an exam only available inside the US, seems odd.

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2 hours ago, Hank_ said:

 

I don't think you are being difficult.  I understand your desire to get this exam completed.   But it is something you can complete later also, and I am sure USEM looks at this also.

Yes I understand. Thank you Hank.

1 hour ago, arken said:

Btw, for your first interview, had you registered for the exam and did you take the letter from ECMFG confirming your exam that is done only in US?

Yes I'm already registered. I completely forgot about presenting my documents even though it was all in my folder. I regret not doing so especially since he asked about USMLE twice. 

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18 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Why would somebody who lives outside the US need to take an exam only available inside the US, seems odd.

They conduct a practical exam to test your skills in patient care which is why that exam has to be taken only in the US. The other written exams can be taken outside of the US.

[Boiler 47,530]

I took my Professional Exams in my Country, I think the only English speaking country you could not take them in was the US. Amusingly.

 

Presumably the only reason you want to do these is that they would help you work in the US, which is a bit contradictory when you are seeking a visitor visa.

 

 

[Hank_ 9,174]

3 hours ago, Boiler said:

I took my Professional Exams in my Country, I think the only English speaking country you could not take them in was the US. Amusingly.

 

Presumably the only reason you want to do these is that they would help you work in the US, which is a bit contradictory when you are seeking a visitor visa.

 

 

He is in the processing for an immigrant visa.   

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11 hours ago, Boiler said:

I took my Professional Exams in my Country, I think the only English speaking country you could not take them in was the US. Amusingly.

 

Presumably the only reason you want to do these is that they would help you work in the US, which is a bit contradictory when you are seeking a visitor visa.

 

 

That is really odd. 

I'm applying for a B1/B2 not just B2. Everyone else gets this visa too to take the exam so I'm not in the wrong category unless the consul misinterprets it. Like I said on my first post, some of them don't even reveal the exam and just mention touristy things to avoid confusion/problems.

 

7 hours ago, Hank_ said:

He is in the processing for an immigrant visa.   

I just wish things were easier since I'm already lining up for the immigrant visa. I'm not about to sabotage that.

[Chris Duffy 1,257]

22 hours ago, Boiler said:

Why would somebody who lives outside the US need to take an exam only available inside the US, seems odd.

To be a Registered Nurse in USA, you need to take NCLEX. And just a few years ago there was a cheating scandal in Philippines and they suspended taking NCLEX there.

 

So some were using Tourist Visa to come to USA and take NCLEX exam

[AndreaPerkins 15]

On 5/19/2018 at 8:24 PM, higashi said:

That is really odd. 

I'm applying for a B1/B2 not just B2. Everyone else gets this visa too to take the exam so I'm not in the wrong category unless the consul misinterprets it. Like I said on my first post, some of them don't even reveal the exam and just mention touristy things to avoid confusion/problems.

 

I just wish things were easier since I'm already lining up for the immigrant visa. I'm not about to sabotage that.

You are in the right visa category.

 

We've had match applicants from the Philippines who were granted 6-month (validity) B1/B2 visa to take the USMLE Step 2CS and attend interviews. 

 

I would suggest you apply for residency in your chosen specialty in the Philippines while awaiting the results/decision on your Immigrant Visa petition. That way, you'll stand a greater chance on getting matched once you get to take Step 2 CS and pass Steps 1, 2 CK and 3. 

 

 

Edited May 21, 2018 by AndreaPerkins
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On 5/21/2018 at 7:16 PM, AndreaPerkins said:

You are in the right visa category.

 

We've had match applicants from the Philippines who were granted 6-month (validity) B1/B2 visa to take the USMLE Step 2CS and attend interviews. 

 

I would suggest you apply for residency in your chosen specialty in the Philippines while awaiting the results/decision on your Immigrant Visa petition. That way, you'll stand a greater chance on getting matched once you get to take Step 2 CS and pass Steps 1, 2 CK and 3. 

 

 

Thank you Dr Andrea for this.

 

 

I am once again updating this thread to say that I have been granted a visa after 3 weeks. I was lucky enough to get a consul who took the time to examine my situation despite the numerous red flags. I made use of letters and documents this time around. There were more questions I had to answer. I had not changed anything else otherwise. It was a very long interview but in the end, I was given a single entry visa to take the exam. Nothing is impossible. Thank God for guiding me.

 

If anyone is in a similar predicament, I am reachable via PM. Thank you to everyone who helped.

[Hank_ 9,174]

9 hours ago, harble said:

Thank you Dr Andrea for this.

 

 

I am once again updating this thread to say that I have been granted a visa after 3 weeks. I was lucky enough to get a consul who took the time to examine my situation despite the numerous red flags. I made use of letters and documents this time around. There were more questions I had to answer. I had not changed anything else otherwise. It was a very long interview but in the end, I was given a single entry visa to take the exam. Nothing is impossible. Thank God for guiding me.

 

If anyone is in a similar predicament, I am reachable via PM. Thank you to everyone who helped.

 

Glad you got your visa.   

 

You changed everything as this time you presented the documents during your interview ...   last time .. not so much.   

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2 hours ago, Hank_ said:

 

Glad you got your visa.   

 

You changed everything as this time you presented the documents during your interview ...   last time .. not so much.   

Thanks a lot, Hank! Yes you are right, I did not present ANY documents at all at my first interview. This time, I asked if I could show him some documents when he asked certain questions related to them. 

[Hank_ 9,174]

45 minutes ago, harble said:

Thanks a lot, Hank! Yes you are right, I did not present ANY documents at all at my first interview. This time, I asked if I could show him some documents when he asked certain questions related to them. 

 

Safe travels.  

 

Ace the exam!

[javadown2 308]

On 5/19/2018 at 5:59 AM, harble said:

They conduct a practical exam to test your skills in patient care which is why that exam has to be taken only in the US. The other written exams can be taken outside of the US.

Just curious, is this exam for a Medical License, Doctoral? From what I understand it's not the fact that you can pass the boards to get a medical license, the main roadblock is the US accepting your schooling. I've read many cases where the person had to start over in school. But maybe I'm just not understanding what this "test" is that your talking about. Anyways, good luck on your trip and congrats on your perseverance in getting your visa!

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11 hours ago, javadown2 said:

Just curious, is this exam for a Medical License, Doctoral? From what I understand it's not the fact that you can pass the boards to get a medical license, the main roadblock is the US accepting your schooling. I've read many cases where the person had to start over in school. But maybe I'm just not understanding what this "test" is that your talking about. Anyways, good luck on your trip and congrats on your perseverance in getting your visa!

The exam is for pursuing graduate medical education which is basically for hospital based training in the US. Yes, only certain international medical schools can participate so they have to be certified in some way first. Thanks a lot @javadown2!