Chances for the green card sponsorship

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Hello everyone,

I am a registered nurse living in Poland. I have just finished a master degree and I got two years experience working on hematology ward. I want to ask you about the current situation in the USA and its nurse shortage. Is there is really as big shortage of the nurses as they describe in the media? What are the chances of finding a hospital that will be able to sponsor my green card? And the last question, with the two years experience and the master degree will I be qualified for EB-2 green card?

Kind Regards,

Agnieszka

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

To qualify for EB2 the job needs to be at that level

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To qualify for EB2 the job needs to be at that level

Thanks for the fast reply. Given the fact that there is basically no offers for the immigrant registered nurse where the entry level is the Master Degree, what are the chances to get a employee that will want to sponor my EB-3 green card? Is there really a big need for the nurses? Thanks

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I don't know much about the immigration process but just wanted you to know before you start that there is no overall nursing shortage in the US. There are areas here and there that have a need but by and large the shortage is a myth. We have plenty of nurses who can't find a job, especially in acute care. My understanding is the process is long, expensive, tedious and it is difficult if not impossible to find an employer to sponsor you. Why do you want to leave Poland? Just curious.

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To pursuit mythical american dream and live a decent life. Thanks for some clarifiaction

Edit: I am basically able to work in any state that is why i wonder if there is any states that is lack of nurses

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Hey Agnieshka,

Last July the US Congress was introduced a bill (Text - H.R.3351 - 115th Congress (2

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The bill was not passed it died in Sub Committee, sorry. In the news there is much discussion about immigration, I doubt anything will get passed easliy this year.

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The bill was not passed it died in Sub Committee sorry. In the news there is much discussion about immigration, I doubt anything will get passed easliy this year.[/quote']

I never received these news, so it's good to know. Thanks, even if it's not so good news, for anyone.

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Hey Agnieshka,

Last July the US Congress was introduced a bill (Text - H.R.3351 - 115th Congress (217-218): Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act of 217 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress) to help with the national nursing shortage in the US. This bill means 8,000 immigrant visas for qualified international healthcare professionals since the Bureau of Labor Statistics has estimated that 1.2 million vacancies will emerge for RNs between 2014-2022.

I've signed a contract with Avant Healthcare Professionals and they're sponsoring an EB-3 visa for me (I will get permanent residency aka Green Card). Avant was just acquired by Jackson Healthcare, which is the 3rd largest staffing firm in the US. I believe this acquisition will provide so many more opportunities to any international RN with Avant.

The whole process from initial document control to NCLEX and to immigration is estimated to take upto 2 years which isn't too bad. There are some delays because of RFEs (Requests for Further Evidence) and denials due to lack of leadership in the USCIS for a year now under the Trump administration. I'm trying to stay positive, though.

If you feel like Avant is something you want to consider, you should send them a message on their facebook page to inquire more. During office hours they usually reply in a very timely manner. Alternatively, you could go through their website and maybe even fill out the application there. You'll see if it's a good fit for you based on the interview and Q&A session that'll be scheduled with their recruitment specialist after sending in your résumé.

I'd be glad to tell you more about my experience with Avant if you have any questions or any doubts on your mind.

The bill was not passed it died in Sub Committee sorry. In the news there is much discussion about immigration, I doubt anything will get passed easliy this year.[/quote']

Sensenbrenner has been introducing a version of this bill every year for several years now, and it has never come close to getting passed. I don't know if it's some kind of favor he's trying to do for some big business supporters of his, he just hates American nurses, or what.

Members of Congress introduce all kinds of bills every year. The vast majority of them never become law.

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Hello greetings,

I notice you said that you signed a contract with Avant healthcare and they will be sponsoring you for a green card. Do you mind if I ask you the following: Are they a real, legit company? Do they send you all over the country or do they work with you in staying in one state or one region? Are they assignments for 13 weeks or so or how long do you go to each hospital? How long do they make you sign a contract for? Do they have good, fair benefits? Sorry for so many questions. Any insight you can offer would be appreciated. My email is [email protected]

thank you in advance!

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Avant does permanent placement assignments. You will be placed in one hospital from the start to end of your contract. They are legit in that Johns Hopkins Hospital in MD accepts their nurses. All other questions you can address with your recruiter.

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Hello greetings,

I notice you said that you signed a contract with Avant healthcare and they will be sponsoring you for a green card. Do you mind if I ask you the following: Are they a real, legit company? Do they send you all over the country or do they work with you in staying in one state or one region? Are they assignments for 13 weeks or so or how long do you go to each hospital? How long do they make you sign a contract for? Do they have good, fair benefits? Sorry for so many questions. Any insight you can offer would be appreciated. My email is [email protected]

thank you in advance!

Avant's the most legit company in this business. They have client hospitals in most states but excluding at least the favorite of many: California. I'm not sure how the client situation has possibly changed since Avant was recently acquired by Jackson Healthcare, a leading staffing company.

You get to name up to 3 states of your preference but there are no guarantees as they're looking for a good match for your experience and skills from positions that are available at that specific time. The aim is to get you settled in at one hospital and if you will, you can convert to regular staff after 2 years but if not, you'll continue until the end of your contract which is 3 years. All this time you need to be working full time but you'll be free to do any PRN job as long as it doesn't interfere with your primary job.

Avant offers health insurance, 401K and a loan program (otherwise it's not easy or possible without credit history). Other than that, Avant also offers a comprehensive NCLEX review program (pass rate 90%, compared to 30% in general) as well as a transitions program. The latter means theory study modules before arrival and practice at their campus before starting on assignment so you'll have learned about the American ways before being put on the unit.

Avant is really the best recruitment company if you're willing to get to the US.

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