Eb3(Immigrant Visa) vs. Working Visa

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Hi guys!

Just want to ask if you have an idea regarding this one:

Is it possible for an employer (hospitals/nursing homes) to apply working visa for a nurse even though the nurse had an ongoing immigrant visa application? Could that be granted for the nurse? hope to hear from you soon! thanks!

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Moving to International Forum for more input.

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If you are able to find a employer willing to go the H1b route and you have a immigrant visa on going I see no reason you will be denied however there is no guarantee and it is a risk you take. Probably best to ask a immigrant lawyer

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hi i have a question...

i was applying at ohio, and i just had my interview last night through skype.. I think my employer is interested to get me.. She asked me what do i need to get there, i said i need a visa, working or immigrant visa.. I just knew that it is better if i choose working visa because it will only take like a year to process unlike immigrant will take several yrs. Am i correct?

what are the chances of having working visa? do i need or is it better to look for a lawyer to work on papers??? because my employer told me that it was their first time to hire a nurse from different country ( philippines) so it seems like they dont know yet what to do,, i wanted to give them information about these to help them. So anyone here pls help :) i will appreciate it.thanks

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also, my license was endorsed to vermont.. what do you think are the steps to do next after i passed the interview?? i want to get everything done.. Thank you so much in advance :)

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Does the job require BSN and if it does then the employer has to prove that?

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hi silverdragon :)

what do you mean it requires BSN? i graduated BSN here in philippines... the employer has the photocopy of my credentials, like the transcript of record etc.

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For H1b the job must be a minimum of BSN and advertises as a BSN requirement. If the Federal department believes that the job can be done by a ADN then they may refuse the H1b

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thank you silverdragon :)

so i am a graduate of BSN, would you think im gonna pass the h1b visa? also i have been taking trainings at dialysis center which i believe is a special area.

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thank you silverdragon :)

so i am a graduate of BSN, would you think im gonna pass the h1b visa? also i have been taking trainings at dialysis center which i believe is a special area.

Most dialysis centers in the USA only require a RN not RN/BSN. Plus you will not have any work experience, short answer - no.

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Fortunately i just had my interview through skype,, and seems like theyre interested to hire me,, now they will seeand plan what kind of visa is better for me, i suggested h1b visa bxoz it is faster to process everything.. Now my question is am i qualified to have that h1b visa?? I graduated yr 2007, BSN.. I only had 9 months of working experience at the hospital and currently having my dialysis training which i believe is a special area.. Can anyone help me pls.. I need your opinions and any suggestions.. Thanks in advance

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Hi gingers mom thanks to ur response.. Pls can you elaborate more on these because i have just read that h1b requires bsn and i have that already.. Actually i have an employer in ohio.. Holzer medical to be specific, the hospital administrator was the one who interviewed me and i am hoping that they can help me.. Do you have any suggestions what should i do?? Also to help my employer to give them info. Because this is their first time to hire a nurse from philippines. Thanks

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