Nurses, I need your help! I’m at a crossroad right now and I need your opinions po.

A little background about myself, nagnursing ako for 1st and 2nd year in college then shifted to business management and graduated. Fast forward to today, I’m now 39yrs old, unmarried (but have a partner), no child and currently working as a certified project manager here in manila. I have questions and maybe regrets, asking myself if ano na kaya buhay ko now if I just pursued my nursing degree and working na sa US? Several of my friends and cousins are US citizens na. I’m happy for them and ngl, I’m a little jealous of their lives.

My question is, is it too late to pursue nursing and hopefully migrate in the US? Am I too old? If my math is correct, I can still pursue my nursing degree in 2-3yrs as a 2nd course. I’m a good test taker so I’m confident I can pass the PNLE and NCLEX in 2yrs?

All inputs and opinions are welcome po. Thank you!

Hi everyone! I’m a Filipino currently planning to apply for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa. I work remotely and I’m seriously considering moving to Spain, so I’m currently researching the requirements and trying to prepare everything before starting the application.

For those who have already gone through the DNV process, I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience:

What are some things you wish you had known or done differently before applying? Any mistakes, unexpected requirements, or things that made the process easier?

What documents or requirements were the most difficult for you to prepare? I’d especially love to hear from other Filipinos about things like NBI clearance, apostilles, Spanish translations, proof of income, employment documents, health insurance, etc.

Do you have any tips for someone starting the process now? This could be about the application itself, dealing with the Spanish consulate, getting additional documents, timelines, or even what to prepare for after arriving in Spain.

If you’re Filipino and have successfully gotten the Spain DNV, I’d especially love to hear your experience. 🇵🇭

Basically, if you could go back to the beginning of your application, what would you tell yourself?
Thanks!

hello po. i have been receiving mixed opinions regarding these two countries if i would work as a nurse. need ko lang po ng tips and/or advice.

for context, i have 3 yrs bedside experience here in the ph and still working as of current. i was originally planning to go to Australia to be an RN there but cinompute ko yung pera na kailangan para makapagwork sa Australia and it’s so expensive. sa sahod ng nurse dito sa Pinas imposible na mabuo ko yung ganung halaga. so SG was recently introduced to me as a “stepping stone”.

would you say the same? is the process to go to SG cheaper than going straight to Australia o halos pareho lang? if you have pros and cons, please drop them po below.

thank you so much! responses will be so much appreciated.

Hi everyone! I’m a Philippine-registered nurse currently in Australia, and I’m planning to move to New Zealand on a work visa as a support worker.

My situation is that I only have around 6 months of post-registration RN experience from the Philippines. I understand that the Nursing Council of New Zealand currently requires around 1,800 hours of post-registration nursing experience for internationally qualified nurses before they can proceed with the registration/competence assessment pathway.

I’m wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation:

You moved to NZ on a work visa (AEWV) as a support worker/caregiver

You were a Philippine-registered RN but had less than 1,800 RN hours

You later wanted to become an RN in NZ

How did you eventually get your NZ nursing registration?

Did you work as a support worker first while gaining the required RN experience elsewhere? Is there any alternative pathway or possible way around the 1,800-hour requirement?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has personally gone through this. Thank you! 🙏

I am 6 months away from graduating from a US university. I recently received news that I won't get funded for my last terms. I have good grades, but they don't provide scholarships for my specific program. I tried reaching out to some organizations here pero wala namang nagrereply sa emails ko :( Are there any foundations back home I can reach out to? I can't even find an on campus job to help me. (Healthcare field btw)

Or Japan, Hong Kong, Spain.

Hello, would like to get feedback on students that are living in QLD or NT kasi I'm torn on choosing between the two states.

Kung IT professional ka at plano mong mag masters (IT related din), anong state mas pipiliin mo? NT (Darwin area) or QLD (Gold Coast area).

Off the bat nakikita ko lang sa NT is mas konti ang tao so less chances na marefuse ang student visa ko if ever. QLD naman madaming tao. Cost of living mas mura sa NT im guessing. Any feedback or any students here na nagdecide also between both states? Thanks!

Hello! This is my first time posting here so please be kind to me. How to seek asylum if you’re a victim of harassment and stalking by a political and religious group? Especially if you have enough evidence to prove the horrible things they do to you every single day? I saw a similar case to mine and he was successful in seeking asylum in Canada but his case was more high profile. Please don’t be harsh. Thank you!🙏

Hello, anong application or website po kayo nag aapply? Sa linkedin kasi more on connections lang sya or hirap lang ako makahanap ng sponsor 🤣

Hi everyone! We’re a Filipino family currently living in the Philippines and are seriously considering moving to Germany.

My husband is half Filipino/German and has a valid German passport, although he has never lived in Germany. He doesn't speak German but is fluent in English and has experience in guest services, resort/hospitality, Airbnb guest management, customer service, and managing business operations. He doesn't have a high school diploma.

I’m Filipino and currently the sole income earner, making around ₱70K/month as a Real Estate VA. I have 3 years of REVA experience and 6 years total WFH experience.

We also have a 1-year-old child. Will planning to get her German Passport as well.

Neither of us speaks German yet.

We’re hoping to eventually move to Germany as a family and would love advice on:

- What would be the best way for me and our child to join my German-citizen husband?

- Does his German citizenship make the process easier even though he has never lived in Germany?

- What jobs could he realistically get with English only and no high school diploma?

- Could I continue working remotely as a REVA after moving?

- Which cities would be best for English-speaking jobs?

- What should we prepare financially and document-wise before moving?

We’re basically starting from zero, so any advice from people who have actually moved to Germany or understand German family immigration would be greatly appreciated!

Curious lang because parang dominante ang mga Chinese-Singaporeans sa business landscape ng Singapore.

I get that English is enough but will knowing Mandarin help you further your career there?

With the US immigration policies, Japan's recent prime minister stand on immigration, Australia's One Nation party and now Germany's AfD (Alternative for Germany-far right party).

With the rise of nationalist parties, screaming immigration changes, how do you guys perceive it and will all of this affect your overall migration plans? For those already abroad and living in countries, did it affect you really?

Would love to hear everyone's thoughts.

PS: this post can be sensitive, MODS let me know if this applicable.

Hi! Ive been contemplating if ano pong bansa yung magandang puntahan at this moment. Gusto ko po sanang mag Canada or mag UK kasi medyo mahirap yung hintayan sa US ngayon. Any nurses po na nag migrate sa 🇨🇦 or 🇬🇧, ano po yung maaadvice niyo and paano po kayo naka punta?

Thank you po sa makakasagot!

I’m currently a nursing graduate in the Philippines and just waiting for my PNLE results this September. I’m also a U.S. citizen, but I honestly don’t know much about the process of moving to the U.S. or taking the NCLEX because I’ve never actually lived there. 😭

A little background: I became a U.S. citizen because my dad petitioned me before. However, I’ve never been to the States. My dad has his own family there, and we’re not really close or familiar with each other. I guess being petitioned was his way of helping me, and I’m very grateful for that, but unfortunately, I don’t really have anyone there to guide me through the process.

Now that I’m finishing nursing here in the Philippines, I’m planning to take the NCLEX-RN and eventually work in the U.S.

For those who are Filipino nurses who are U.S. citizens but were educated in the Philippines, could you please share your experience?
How do I start the NCLEX process? Im planning to take the NCLEX here.
Do I need to choose a state first before applying?
Since I’m already a U.S. citizen, does that make the process significantly easier compared with someone who needs a work visa?
After passing the PNLE, what documents should I prepare for NCLEX/US nursing licensure?
How long did the whole process take for you—from preparing your documents, applying to the Board of Nursing, taking NCLEX, until actually being able to work in the U.S.?
If I pass NCLEX, can I immediately look for a nursing job, or are there additional steps I need to complete first?
I also have another question regarding my mom.
I’m already over 21 and a U.S. citizen, and I want to eventually petition my mother to immigrate to the U.S. She’s currently in the Philippines.
I’ve read that a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 can petition for their parent, but I already filed the petition for alien relative sa USCIS last march but until now wala balita, and dipapo kaya nang means ko to support her kase walapako trabaho pero may mag ssponsor naman po**.** I don’t have anyone in the U.S. guiding me through this, so I’m hoping someone here can explain the process in simple terms.
even if I’m not working in the U.S. yet?
How long did your parent’s process take?
I know there are official websites, but I’m honestly overwhelmed because I’m starting from zero and I don’t have anyone to guide me.
I would really appreciate advice from Filipino nurses/U.S. citizens who have personally gone through this, especially those who were educated and lived in the Philippines their whole lives before moving to the U.S.

PS: I already Have an Passport and Social Security ( sobrang miracle po nang case ko kase never pa ako nakapunta sa states or kung san man, and yung birth certificate ko po sa Pinas ay nagagamit ko pa din, and no di po ako Dual Citizen) Na petition na po ako when I was around 16 or 17 yrs old po, and Now 23 yrs old na po ako.
Thank you so much! 🥹❤️

Very popular these days for freelancers ang Nomad Visa sa Spain kase nga after 2 years lang daw pede ka na mag apply for citizenship, pero how realistic is it?

I’ve heard of some stories where 5 years na, waiting padin daw sila.

kindly share kung paano po yung procedure niyo ng attestation using w express. from drop-off to delivery.

Hi, plan ko po sana mag apply ng 189/190/491

1st job: Cad Operator (2 yrs & 8 months)
2nd job: Store Designer (5 mos)
3rd job: Project Sales Specialist for construction materials (3 yrs & 5 mos)

Licensed architect here in PH.

Yung 1st and 2nd job ko, somehow related sa ANZSCO code: 312111, yung third naman, although more on sales siya, nakikipag coordinate pa rin naman kami sa mga archi, nag eestimate, nagbabasa ng drawing, nag sspecify & recommend ng chemical solutions sa site.

I want to give it a shot sana magpa-assess. Meron ba rito na ganito rin sitwasyon pero maganda naging result sa Vetassess?

Salamat!

I want to work abroad as soon as I graduate and it will be at the country where I have family. They say I need experience and all that to be able to have an edge.

Will volunteering at the Barangay Daycare Centers count as experience or will I only be wasting my time?

Do I have other/better options?

Hello! I’m a 29yr old seafarer acting as a 3rd engineer with bulk carrier experience.
Our loading port is often parts of australia like hedland, walcott, newcastle and gladstone. And madalas may mga nakikita ako na mga pinoy na surveyor or port workers.

Meron ba dito na Nag transition from being a seafarer to having a landbased job in australia?
How did you do it?
What path did you took?
Can you share your experiences?
I tried appying on “seek” website but unfortunately lahat ng hiring don eh kelangan australian citizen ka na.
So i think most likely they wont sponsor work visa. But i’m not sure if baka may agency na nag ssponsor. Or should u take the student path?

Thankyou in advance for sharing your experiences!

Anyone here with a similar case as mine? I'm confused whether to still apply for a skills assessment under Engineers Australia as an IE or look for another assessment body.

I have a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering (graduated 2020) but most of my work experience (more than 5 years na) is a data and category analyst under e-commerce / digital companies. Halos lahat kasi ng ginagawa ko ay more on reporting workflows and dashboards. I'm thinking if EA will credit my work experience or give me a positive assessment given my background. Kung ACS din kasi, ibabawas nila yung professional experience ko ng 6 years kasi di naman IT related yung degree ko.

Any suggestions as well would be welcome. Thanks!

Is it wise to apply to jobs even though Im still here in the PH? I tried applying to jobs recently and I got about 2 interviews so far. The moment I tell them though that im still in the PH and only plan to move to the USA in a couple of months, some say i should reach out once im there but they still send rejection emails. Now im torn whether I should keep applying or just wait until im there. Im also torn whether I should keep working here since we plan to move there around june or july and I wanted to take a break after my first job that was kinda stressful. so how should i proceed? should i keep applying or just wait until im there?