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:
Also to add in, if you have not taken the NCLEX exam already and have a Visa Screen Certificate in hand, then there would be no way that an attorney could submit your application for the H1-B in April.
You already have an EAD, I would stick with that. The L2 is normally renewable, H1-B has more limitations to it.
thanks for the reply... my reason why i want h1b visa is for me to stay longer ( 5yrs validity, i think) bec. L1 contract here is until dec.2009 and possible extension until 2010 thats why my ead is until 2010. since there is retrogression no visa will be issued for immigrant nurse thats why i am looking for h1b visa. i really need to be licensed here first so that i can apply as bsn,rn here... clinics and nursing home are ok. just keep on studying...
Your EAD would be the for the length of the visa that has been issued, it is never issued for a longer period of time.
And chances of getting the H1-B visa are also going to be quite slim as well. And much harder to get from the start. I would focus on getting the NCLEX done as well as a Visa Screen Certificate in hand and be aware that the only time that the H1-B visa application can be submitted is the beginning of April for a start the following October. And you cannot be submitted for anything without the VSC in hand.
Be aware that nursing homes and long-term care only can submit during the April 1 day, so that means that you are not going to be able to be submitted until April of 2010 to begin with for a start date of October, 2010. Not sure if you were aware of this.
actually my visa is until may 2009 but my I94 is until nov 2010 thats why uscis made ead expiry same w/ my I94. yes its true L1/L2 is renewable but L1 is just a contractor here (IT) so he might as well finish the contract and go home. But they are planning to renew our visa :yeah:and we'll do it in our home country sometime this august for another 3yrs. The bottom line there .. I need to pass my nclex ... pls pray for me . thanks!
If your visa expires the in 2009, do not know why your passport was stamped 2010. That should not have happened. L-1 is actually a better visa to have then the H1-B as well from the start.
Best of luck to you, but again, with the H1-B visa, you are looking at not being able to submit until April of next year for a start date of October, 2010. And with a small possibility of being able to get one.
we came here for the 2nd time last nov 2007 they usually give 3yrs for I94 thats why it expire 2010. some of my friends their I94 is the same w/ the visa expiry. we are lucky to have 3yrs of I94. good for us mst esp my ead 2yrs valid. :yeah:maybe ill just need to be RN here to have a better job and opportunity.
You actually have much better opportunity with the L-2 visa than you would have with the H1-B. This is the point that we are trying to make to you. With the H1-B, you are actually limited to the one facility, and cannot work a second job anyplace legally. With the visa that you have, you can do as you wish and find your own employer.
Majority of facilities are not using the H1-B in the US either for nurses as well. They are only taking those that have the green card. And since we are under retrogression, the L-2 would be the route for you to remain in, even if you get licensed here. And for now.
There are agencies offering H1B even if the nurse has no experience. The lawyers prepare the fake work certificate and experiences. I know this because I have friends who were granted H1B visa thru this way. Also, they charge exorbitant rates, around USD 4000 to 5000 per approval.
In fact some of my friends have green cards already. It's really unfair since I am waiting here in the philippines for my priority dates to get current(due to retrogression) while some just take the short route of getting their green card.
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There are agencies offering H1B even if the nurse has no experience. The lawyers prepare the fake work certificate and experiences. I know this because I have friends who were granted H1B visa thru this way. Also, they charge exorbitant rates, around USD 4000 to 5000 per approval.
In fact some of my friends have green cards already. It's really unfair since I am waiting here in the philippines for my priority dates to get current(due to retrogression) while some just take the short route of getting their green card.
Suzanne/Lawrence, your take on this please.
If they are found to have faked certificates then they are at risk of loosing their H1b visa and have to leave the US. Even if the lawyer completed the paperwork they would have had to known. Also if the lawyer charged that is also grounds for loosing visa as the employer has to pay all costs and can not charge the employee. Also the only way they could have GC now is if their PD is current, I believe even those that filed in the small window of July 07 are still waiting for GC so they may think they have GC when really they don't
It is unfair that visas are being abused as it makes it much harder for the ones that are doing it properly
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exactly