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I was wondering if anybody has signed up with AVANT HEALTHCARE PROFFESIONALS, a USA based agency for NURSES and PTs, which currently sponsors NCLEX-passers. Any updates with your application?

I have started this thread thinking we could update on the process that you are undergoing since US visa bulletin is fast moving.

For those who signed up with AVANT, please. Share your experience with them here.

Thank you!

I have not breached the contract. This is more of a question about other people's experciences. Like, if they quit their jobs, what breach fees did Avant want them to pay?

Oh I see. I have not seen any incidence like that but I have heard of an incidence of change of facility before coming to the US. I think the person is in this group.

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I also have a scheduled Skype I interview with Avant on 14th of this month. Pray it goes well and also do like to know on what to expect

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Specializes in Telemetry, Med-Surg, Covid.
Avant is OK.

(1) Their contracts are one-sided. You have practically no bargaining power to negotiate the initial terms of the contract. It's take-it-or-leave-it. This is probably a standard problem in this industry. Still, I expected better. A little moral leadership in this industry is sorely lacking.

(2) Breach fees aren't actually stated in the contract. And they won't do it. It's all vague "you'll be responsible for all costs etc." I mean, what does that even mean? They should calculate that beforehand so the other person has a reasonable idea of the terms of the contract.

(3) Their correspondence can be maddeningly standardized at times. It seems like they send the same emails to everyone. Frequently, I'd read an email from Avant only to realize that little of it applied to me. And the people involved in my case weren't always, you know, familiar with the basic details of my case. These weren't major problems; an email reply would clear things up. But come on. This is my life here. You guys have to be more careful, you know?

(4) Training was pretty good. They send you out on a three-week boot camp of sorts. The accommodations are fine and it's all within walking distance of a Wal-mart. It's cool to meet people from the program who have traveled here from all over the world.

(5) Immigration issues were handled expertly. That's the important part, right? I've got a green card thanks to them.

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(6) Travel expenses. I don't want to get into percentages here, but the amount Avant covered wasn't even close to meeting my expectations. Again, travel expenses should have been specified in greater detail in the contract.

(7) My hospital pays sizable bonuses for picking-up shifts. Hundreds-of-dollars extra per shift. But because I'm paid by Avant (not the hospital), I'm inelligible for those bonuses. How much does Avant pay for picking up a shift?

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It can be demoralizing.

(8) Understand what you're signing up for. Yes, it's America. But America is more of a continent than a country. It's huge! The distances cannot be reasonably traveled without flying or sometimes days-long car trips. Avant will more-than-likely have you work in some far-flung locale with names you've never heard of. Part of the reason you're working there is that nobody else wants to live there. That's where you'll be placed. I knew this going in. And I'm very much aware of it everytime I want to travel somewhere. That's okay; it's not forever. And soon enough I'll have complete freedom to choose to live and work anywhere I want.

(9) My hospital is pretty nice. They give nurses a reasonable number of patients. My coworkers are all very nice. I feel fortunate.

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some of the post here are enlightening. but i do have a question. can somebody please work me through what happens after passing the nclex. how do you go about the visascreen,how long does it take. what a bout the 1.140 green card. how long. what is the time frame between passing and arriving in the US

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Hello everyone, i just wanna ask they emailed me that i will be scheduled for an interview of one of their recruiters last week, but still i didn't received any update from them, how long will i wait for the scheduling of interview? I already submitted my avant resume and the skills checklist.

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More thoughts:

(6) Travel expenses. I don't want to get into percentages here, but the amount Avant covered wasn't even close to meeting my expectations. Again, travel expenses should have been specified in greater detail in the contract.

(7) My hospital pays sizable bonuses for picking-up shifts. Hundreds-of-dollars extra per shift. But because I'm paid by Avant (not the hospital), I'm inelligible for those bonuses. How much does Avant pay for picking up a shift?

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It can be demoralizing.

(8) Understand what you're signing up for. Yes, it's America. But America is more of a continent than a country. It's huge! The distances cannot be reasonably traveled without flying or sometimes days-long car trips. Avant will more-than-likely have you work in some far-flung locale with names you've never heard of. Part of the reason you're working there is that nobody else wants to live there. That's where you'll be placed. I knew this going in. And I'm very much aware of it everytime I want to travel somewhere. That's okay; it's not forever. And soon enough I'll have complete freedom to choose to live and work anywhere I want.

(9) My hospital is pretty nice. They give nurses a reasonable number of patients. My coworkers are all very nice. I feel fortunate.

Well and comprehensively explained. Indeed no employer is the best. Everyone has their own flops

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Hello everyone, i just wanna ask they emailed me that i will be scheduled for an interview of one of their recruiters last week, but still i didn't received any update from them, how long will i wait for the scheduling of interview? I already submitted my avant resume and the skills checklist.

I believe the hurricane contribute as there was massive evacuation in Florida and avant didn't open their office

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Hi! I will be scheduled for an interview next week. I haven't take IELTS and NCLEX. Any idea what are they going to ask? Thanks!

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That's awesome. Its about your skills and experience. Just be confidence

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Just be yourself. Its like you chatting with your colleagues about procedures you use in the hospital

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Thank you for your input. Agreeed with all what was said. However after they filed my petion for EB3 visa afer a RFE i was denied. I git my receipt number from a document the sent me to fill in to respond to RFE. I saw my case status but they have not informed me of the denial yet. The thing is avant does not prepare you for denial of petition. when you speak to them its like "you should be in the USa within 9 to 12 months after your petition is filed. No one prepares you for denial of petetion

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do you mind sharing what the process for you was on arrival to orlando for the transition program. When did you know what state you were going to etc

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