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:
I am an international RN with a BSN + 3 years exp critical care.
I passed the NCLEX for CA Board today and i am currently in the states on visitor visa.
What should i do to get H1B?
HOw can i find sponsor?
DO i need to do visa screen on CGFNS website?
Can i go back to my home country and continue the process from there i found myself squeezed by the time?
Thank you for reading...
The NCLEX is a national test so you results are good for all 50 states. California has been hit hard by the recession with one of the highest unemployment numbers. Are you certified in critical care? Otherwise it would be difficult for a hospital to state you are a specialist. Also California nurses are unionized, they will question why an IEN is hired over a US nurse.
You will need a SSN to get a license. Yes you can go home and continue to process. You are aware the H1b is limited and is not a immigrant visa only allows you to work for several years.
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You need VSC for H1b and you will need to contact employers and see if they will sponsor you for H1b not all will and especially with current climate you may find it hard to find one as they will have to prove that they can not employ someone locally.
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
I doubt there are any H1c visas for Ca. Only 14 hospitals use then at the moment and no telling if they are going to renewed next year. Be prepared for a long struggle trying to find something
I feel for you, why did they apply to come to the USA if they can't support themselves ? I know that is off topic, thing is that the US is in a recession right now and a hospital is not going to sponsor a nurse now when they have their pick of nurses.
Things may change in the future.Try an obtain the Critical Care Certification, that may make you more desirable since the employer will not have to do an extensive ICU training.
Or have your parents move back to your home country so I wish I could give you a better answer. I would also consult with an immigration lawyer who can assist you. Good luck it sounds like you have a bad situation.
There are lots of people, all of whom have equally important reasons to want to immigrate to the US. Unfortunately, you'll have to wait in line like everyone else, or find yourself a sponsor. There is no easier way.
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I guess quite a few people with H1B chose this path, because of the long wait for a GC. What is ok.
But if it should be discovered that you got this H1B fraudulent, you got a problem.
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