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Confused about H1B

I really did many research about H1B. However, the agency told me that I can try H1B because I have ICU experience and bachelor degree. And, this kind of H1B is not in the H1B-cap on April. As long as non-profit hospital would like to sponsor me, I can have it. However, the research didn't tell me regarding non-profit hospitals and not in the H1B-cap. Moreover, it said it is not easy to have H1B for nurses. I read this:

http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/NurseMemo_112702.pdf

The criteria is very high. That is why I would like to ask you guys to figure all out. Thank you.

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The thing that your agency left out is the fact that the job must require the BSN as entry level for that specific job. Most jobs at the bedside in the US do not require the BSN. So unless, you have significant experience in an area as an RN already, you are not going to see it easy to get a job under this category.

There is much about it then just having the BSN and it being non-profit. And it must be university based, just not non-profit. Again, there is much more to it.

Majority of hospitals in the US are actually non-profit.

And you are correct, there are many specifics that would need to be met.

You are under the retrogression, and there is not going to be any way to speed it up.

You missed one more memo: http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/EIB19.pdf

This is an old memo but everything still holds true except for the H1C w/c has been re-instated since last year but will again expire by 2010.

I would try and consult a 3rd-party immigration lawyer for an unbiased opinion regarding what the agency is saying and what you have researched, thus far.

Hello moderators!

I was offered with a direct hire with a US hospital and they would petition me for an H1-B visa. I am a BSN graduate but still do not possess a relevant hospital experience. Would it be possible that the employer would file for my visa and while waiting, I would work to be able to have a hospital experience?

Thanks and best Regards - Euthanasia

Please try and read the two memos from USCIS that was posted on this thread re: H1B and other visa classification that are commonly used for RNs but not necessarily for them.

Hello Moderators!

I was offered with a Direct Hire by a US hospital. They will be using an H1-B visa for their prospects. I am a BSN graduate but currently do not possess a relevant nursing experience. The employer told me that they will hire nurses who have at least 6 months of experience.

Would it be possible that the employer will hire me and start my visa processing and while waiting, i will work in a hospital to have an experience?

Thanks and Best Regards!

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Hello moderators!

I was offered with a direct hire with a US hospital and they would petition me for an H1-B visa. I am a BSN graduate but still do not possess a relevant hospital experience. Would it be possible that the employer would file for my visa and while waiting, I would work to be able to have a hospital experience?

Thanks and best Regards - Euthanasia

Sorry, but the nursing home is not exempt from the cap for the H1-B visa, so there is not a chance to be able to get it this year. Also they do not require the BSN for the job in the nursing home, so they do not meet the requirements for the H1-B visa either.

You wrote to me that you were offered a job in a nursing home, not a hospital; so you have me confused as well.

Job must require the BSN for entry level and there are not too many thagt do that to begin with.

Hi! I am BSN, RN in my home country..I already have my SSN & EAD. Currently, I am here in US preparing for my nclex. I want to know if H1b visa possible for me? I have 3yrs experience in Labor & Delivery Area. Where can I get sponsorship for h1B?

Hi! I am BSN, RN in my home country..I already have my SSN & EAD. Currently, I am here in US preparing for my nclex. I want to know if H1b visa possible for me? I have 3yrs experience in Labor & Delivery Area. Where can I get sponsorship for h1B?

You will need to find a hospital that will sponsor you for a H1b and not all hospitals will use this type of visa. If you already have a EAD in what capacity do you have it?

I am international nurse and in L2 visa here. i applied for ead & the expiry is until 2010. is it possible for me to have h1b though i dont have state license yet? so that i can stay here for a longer time. thanks!

I am international nurse and in L2 visa here. i applied for ead & the expiry is until 2010. is it possible for me to have h1b though i dont have state license yet? so that i can stay here for a longer time. thanks!

As a L2 you will probably be able to stay in the US longer than a H1b as long as the L1 is maintained. Unless the H1b is uncapped you have to have everything completed and issued by 1st of April when applications are accepted (NCLEX and VSC) and even then it is not a guarantee you will get one. Not many hospitals now use H1b so you will have to find one that does use it but with current economical issues in the US you may have problems at least with L2 and EAD you can work once you have passed NCLEX and have a license issued

yah..thanks! it helps.... so i really need to pass my nclex:bugeyes: otherwise apply in other job not related to nursing :idea: til i pass it :wshgrt:

yah..thanks! it helps.... so i really need to pass my nclex:bugeyes: otherwise apply in other job not related to nursing :idea: til i pass it :wshgrt:

exactly

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