Green card& associate degree

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I'm an International student here in the US. I plan to start my nursing career in US with the Associate Degree after My graduation. And I need some information about the process to work legally here as a nurse. I appreciate any advises.

When my husband first got to the United States, he was studying Engineering on an F-1 student visa. We started dating, got engaged and then married a few years later, which made the process easier for him. It is tough getting a green card unless you are family to a U.S. permanent resident or a citizen. We ended up being at the front of the line because I became his wife. He also qualified for in-state tuition once we got married because he had already lived here for several years.

When we applied for his green card, we had to submit all of the documents to the immigration office, including passports, birth certificates, etc. We also had to include a lot of financial information because they want to make sure that he will not become a "financial burden" to society. Once that was submitted, they send you a receipt form along with a date to go get fingerprinted. After that, they send another receipt requesting an in-person interview at one of their local offices. At our interview, we basically had to prove that we had a bonafide marriage by submitting pictures of us together at holidays, financial records to show us having joint accounts, etc. I'm not sure what the process would be like for you or if you'd even have to go for an interview. I think people have had really good luck with the interview like us (our interviewer was really nice) and I also saw people crying when they left. It is definitely a VERY stressful period of time.

The only type of visa I can really think of for you is a work visa, but I don't think they would allow just an RN to get it. I think it is reserved for people who are a lot further in the medical and science fields. Also, work visas take several years to get because there are so many people trying to get them. However, I would call the immigration office or go visit them to see about getting more info.

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thanz for ur information!

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will you please ask for me some info about if nursing assistant can work in US after they study here with vise F1. I'm from Vietnam (VN). I tend to study 2 year college here and then work here.

it cost about $8,000 which is equal 160,000,000VND. It doesnt include my senoir year tuition in high school. My parents had to sell our land and borrow money from the bank. That amount of money is a lot to my family. My mom still has to work hard to earn money.

I still can change my major. Can u ask which kind of nurse can stay and work in US? I'm in tough now. I really dont want to come back to VN. If it happened, then all our effort (money, time, hard-working) is for nothing.

thank you for your help!

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will you please ask for me some info about if nursing assistant can work in US after they study here with vise F1. I'm from Vietnam (VN). I tend to study 2 year college here and then work here.

it cost about $8,000 which is equal 160,000,000VND. It doesnt include my senoir year tuition in high school. My parents had to sell our land and borrow money from the bank. That amount of money is a lot to my family. My mom still has to work hard to earn money.

I still can change my major. Can u ask which kind of nurse can stay and work in US? I'm in tough now. I really dont want to come back to VN. If it happened, then all our effort (money, time, hard-working) is for nothing.

thank you for your help!

An associate degree would not allow to stay in the USA even if there is no retrogression. It makes me sad to think you parents sold everything to come to the USA since there is retrogression and there is a 5 year wait for a green card under the best situation. I can't speak to other majors but all require a 4 year college degree.

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thank you for your info. Now I know what to do next.

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An associate degree would not allow to stay in the USA even if there is no retrogression. It makes me sad to think you parents sold everything to come to the USA since there is retrogression and there is a 5 year wait for a green card under the best situation. I can't speak to other majors but all require a 4 year college degree.

If not for retrogression if they studied in the US then they can if they find a employer go for immigrant visa. However retrogression means even if they find a employer they can not stay and wait unless they maintain their student visauntil such time their date becomes current

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will you please ask for me some info about if nursing assistant can work in US after they study here with vise F1. I'm from Vietnam (VN). I tend to study 2 year college here and then work here.

it cost about $8,000 which is equal 160,000,000VND. It doesnt include my senoir year tuition in high school. My parents had to sell our land and borrow money from the bank. That amount of money is a lot to my family. My mom still has to work hard to earn money.

I still can change my major. Can u ask which kind of nurse can stay and work in US? I'm in tough now. I really dont want to come back to VN. If it happened, then all our effort (money, time, hard-working) is for nothing.

thank you for your help!

As I mentioned in post 10, there is no way for you at the moment to stay and work in the US as a nurse assistant, there just isn't a visa allowing you this. It is sad that your parents sold everything however students are expected to return home and you must be prepared for that because things are very tough at the moment for US nurses so even tougher if looking to stay if a foreigner.

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Silverdragon...Do you think that I have a better change if I try to earn a BSN degree, even in this economics condition? What is going on in the labor market? the demand for nurses still high, why it's hard for students who study nursing to get jobs?

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Silverdragon...Do you think that I have a better change if I try to earn a BSN degree, even in this economics condition? What is going on in the labor market? the demand for nurses still high, why it's hard for students who study nursing to get jobs?

Getting a BSN at the moment in regards to immigrant visa will not help. Retrogression has been ongoing since Oct 06 before the econimic situation changed in the US. In regards to work visa minimum requirement is BSN or 12+ years experience in a speciality. H1b visa is the usual work visa however it is a skilled visa and a new grad generally doesn't meet requirements as no experience plus the employer has to prove that they can not employ a USC or someone with PR already.

It isn't just students just graduating that are struggling to find work but also experienced seasoned nurses are struggling in todays economic enviroment, just check out the various state forums and general nursing discussion forum

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If you get the BSn, you would have a better chance (most especially if the economy does let up). The minimum required degree for an employer to fil eis if you get a bachelors degree.

I do wish you luck in all your endeavors

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Honeykrown...Thank you very much!

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