RN cap reached, Immigrate as LPN, get licensed and work as RN

[UnsungHero]

Dear all,

I have a few questions/doubts.

1. As the cap for RN reached the allotted 1000, is it possible for me to apply as LPN and immigrate since both comes under FSW category? And once i get the PR and PR card is it possible for me to get licensed and work as a RN after i pass CRNE?

2. If i immigrate as LPN,  will i be allowed to work as LPN only? How it is determined?

All senior members please clarify....

[Leon]

1. If your work experience fits LPN, then you can apply under LPN.

2. Immigration and licensing are completely different and unrelated things.  If you can get licensed as an RN, then you can work as an RN.