Cost Calculator

If you are a foreign-educated nurse planning to work in the United States, there are several steps required to meet U.S. licensing, immigration, and employment standards. Each of these steps comes with costs—ranging from credential evaluation and English testing, to licensing fees, visa processing, and travel expenses. This calculator is designed to help you estimate the total cost of that journey.

These figures are approximations and they may vary depending on your country of origin, state of employment, chosen visa route (EB-3, H1B, etc.), and personal circumstances. For example, some expenses—such as VisaScreen, NCLEX testing, or relocation—might differ slightly depending on provider fees or exam retakes.

Importantly, depending on your employment path, many of these costs may be partially or fully covered by your U.S. employer.

This calculator gives you a realistic starting point to financially prepare and compare options—but we recommend confirming final costs with your employer or immigration attorney before proceeding.