can a CNA get a visa petition?

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I was just wondering, is it possible for Certified Nursing Assistant / Nursing Aide to be petitioned for a working visa in the United States? I'm currently taking my Nursing Aide training in NY & about to get my certification. In addition, I'm also a student in an ADN program in some community college and about to graduate 2 years from now.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

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No it is not possible for CNA to receive working visa as there is no shortage

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Specializes in Clinical exp in OB, psy, med-surg, peds.

Wait until you become an RN, but be sure to remain in status, all the best

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
In addition, I'm also a student in an ADN program in some community college and about to graduate 2 years from now.
If I'm not mistaken, you need to be an RN with educational attainment at the baccalaureate level (BSN degree) in order to get a visa. An ADN degree will not qualify, and a CNA certification will definitely not qualify.
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If the nurse trains in the US, they qualify for the green card, however, if they train out of the US, then they have to be what they call a first level RN in their country. And for most, that is the BSN.

Example: The Philippines has a few programs that supposedly offer the ADN, but that is not accepted for immigration purposes in the US. Their own country does not even recognize it for licensure there, so it does not meet the requirements for the US.

Issue now with being in a nursing program here, there is no guarantee that one will be able to remain and work when they are done. It will depend on what is going on with visas at that time.

If you are under the F1- visa, and qualify for the CPT, then you may be able to work part-time while in school. This is something that you need to check out with your international advisor to see if you meet the requirements for it. Otherwise, there is no way for you to be working while you are in school. There are no working visas available legally for the CNA/Nursing assistant or LPN/LVN role either.

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