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Some hospitals will require you to wear long sleeves so that it is not seen when you are at work, but you are not restricted from having them to work in the US.
You are looking at five years plus for a chance at a green card to work in the US, would recommend that you look at other countries so that you can get experience as an RN and with a paid job.
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