H1B for nurses Interview

Silverdragon102, BSN · Mar 11, 2011

only CGFNS do VSC and as far as I am aware there is only the general vsc

itsmejuli · Mar 11, 2011

interesting...which big hospital and where is it? Is this for an experienced nurse and if so how many years experience and education level required?

shelyksu · Mar 12, 2011

i am also interested to know what hospital sponsors H1B..Plenty of nurses from the Philippines had already gone to the US through H1B but I think last year, the immigration stopped issuing that visa to nurses. Anyway, what hospital is that? I want to apply on that hospital. I am Critical Care Nurse.

LemuelRN · Mar 13, 2011

this is a big hospital in Florida. It is also a not for profit institution. So excluded in the cap. They are looking for critical care nurses for h1b. thanks guys. we'll be requesting a letter from CGFNS stating that thereis no such thing as a critical care visascreen. Pm me for more details on this employer.

shelyksu · Mar 13, 2011

@ LemuelRN: hi..i just would like to ask if that big hospital presently hire critical care nurses? i want to apply. i have been working as critical care nurse for almost 2yrs. anyway, i really dont know how to send a PM here. can u help me? i have questions..thanks...

Ginger's Mom, MSN, RN · Mar 13, 2011

I am not aware of any Florida Hospital that requires a BSN for critical care position. Check out the hospital web sites, all that is required is a current license and graduation from an accredited program. Last year very few H1B visas were approved for nurses, and I would guess that would be the same for this year since the economy has not improved.

Also to be hired as critical care nurse, one should have a certification such as CCRN which proves that you are competent nurse and should be able to work with minimal orientation.

LemuelRN · Apr 13, 2011

@ Ginger MOM:

In that hospital a BSN is required in the position we applied for. We checked it on the website on the hospital and really saw that a BSN is required. 2 of my colleagues got approved already in USCIS. They are just waiting for their visa. The embassy asked then a CES issued by CGFNS and thats what they are complying. :coollook:

pedicurn, LPN, RN · Apr 18, 2011

I am not aware of any Florida Hospital that requires a BSN for critical care position. Check out the hospital web sites, all that is required is a current license and graduation from an accredited program. Last year very few H1B visas were approved for nurses, and I would guess that would be the same for this year since the economy has not improved.
Also to be hired as critical care nurse, one should have a certification such as CCRN which proves that you are competent nurse and should be able to work with minimal orientation.

I have seen a facility advertising here in Australia - last year I think. Can't remember the exact name but has 'Florida' in its title.

Australians can get the EB3 visa - I don't believe it's that hard to get so maybe that's why are targeting Australians.

I was surprised to see a US facility advertising for foreign nurses in the thick of the recession ....not very good really

Silverdragon102, BSN · Apr 18, 2011

Think you are mixed up between E3 and EB3

E3 = Treaty visa only for Australian citizens who meet requirements (BSN or higher) with a specialist occupation

EB3 = Immigrant visa

Ginger's Mom, MSN, RN · Apr 18, 2011

@ Ginger MOM:
In that hospital a BSN is required in the position we applied for. We checked it on the website on the hospital and really saw that a BSN is required. 2 of my colleagues got approved already in USCIS. They are just waiting for their visa. The embassy asked then a CES issued by CGFNS and thats what they are complying.

Thanks for the info, I am going to contact my congressional reps, hospitals like this should not get federal funds.

pedicurn, LPN, RN · Apr 19, 2011

Think you are mixed up between E3 and EB3
E3 = Treaty visa only for Australian citizens who meet requirements (BSN or higher) with a specialist occupation
EB3 = Immigrant visa

oh thanks- then it would be E3.

I think they were looking for BScN staff nurses with ICU, NICU, ED experience