How Do I Get My Green Card In New York

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I have lived in New York for 11 years (since I was 11 and now I am 22). I came to the U.S. on a G-1 visa status because my parents were diplomats. Since then I have gone to American schools and studied nursing in an American college. I have my BSN and will soon take the NCLEX (wish me luck) and now I want to know how do I go about getting a permanent job. The thing is I switched my visa to International Student visa in college (F-1) so I could stay here legally because my G-1 expired.

So Now I have OPT (Optional Practical Training) but that expires in a year so what I really need is a Green Card/Permanent Residence. Does anyone know any HOSPITALS in the New York or East coast region (or anywhere else in America- I am willing to move for this!!) that could help Sponsor me for permanent residence while I work?? Or Does anyone know any Healthcare agencies that sponsor permanent residence/Green Cards??

Thanks.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Can't work whilst waiting for greencard, not unless you are in a category which is current and allows you to adjust status otherwise nurses generally come under EB3 which is currently 6 plus years depending on where you was born? So you will either have to maintain student status, meet h1b requirements ( find employer willing to pay $$$$$) or leave the country

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I think you may be eligible (under section 13 of the INA) to apply for a Green Card-regardless of your nursing.USCIS - Green Card Through Section 13 (Diplomats). I would get advice from an immigration attorney. The fact that you have a BSN (nursing is a shortage occupation as defined by the US Department of Labor) may help. Also note. [h=3]Work & Travel Authorization[/h]

When you have a pending Form I-485, it is possible for you to apply for

authorization to work in the United States and to seek advance parole (advance

permission to travel and be admitted to the United States upon your return).

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Can't work whilst waiting for greencard, not unless you are in a category which is current and allows you to adjust status otherwise nurses generally come under EB3 which is currently 6 plus years depending on where you was born? So you will either have to maintain student status, meet h1b requirements ( find employer willing to pay $$$$$) or leave the country

What If I find an employer and I tell them that I will pay? I heard that is why most employers don't do it? And what about nursing agencies?

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What If I find an employer and I tell them that I will pay? I heard that is why most employers don't do it? And what about nursing agencies?

Per US regulations for certain visas like H1B the employer must pay all costs and cannot seek reimbursement from the applicant.

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I think you may be eligible (under section 13 of the INA) to apply for a Green Card-regardless of your nursing.USCIS - Green Card Through Section 13 (Diplomats). I would get advice from an immigration attorney. The fact that you have a BSN (nursing is a shortage occupation as defined by the US Department of Labor) may help. Also note. Work & Travel Authorization

When you have a pending Form I-485, it is possible for you to apply for

authorization to work in the United States and to seek advance parole (advance

permission to travel and be admitted to the United States upon your return).

Can they still go this route when they state their G-1 expired? This I suppose is better answered through a lawyer experienced in this type of visa

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Specializes in ICU,ANTICOAG,ACUTE STROKE,EDU,RESEARCH.

Not sure, as you say immi' attorney would be able to help, but the criteria says [h=3]Eligibility Criteria[/h]

You may be eligible to receive a green card under Section 13 if you can

establish that:



  • You entered the United States as an A-1, A-2, G-1, or G-2 nonimmigrant

  • You failed to maintain your A-1, A-2, G-1, or G-2 nonimmigrant status

  • Your duties were diplomatic or semi-diplomatic

  • There is a compelling reason why you or your immediate family cannot return
    to the country which accredited you as a diplomat

  • You are a person of good moral character

  • You are admissible to the United States for permanent residence

  • Granting you a green card would be in the national interest of the United
    States

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Can't work whilst waiting for greencard, not unless you are in a category which is current and allows you to adjust status otherwise nurses generally come under EB3 which is currently 6 plus years depending on where you was born? So you will either have to maintain student status, meet h1b requirements ( find employer willing to pay $$$$$) or leave the country

What If I get a job with an Agency? I am willing to travel to get this green card. I found this online..What do you think?

Welcome to Velocity Healthcare

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
What If I get a job with an Agency? I am willing to travel to get this green card. I found this online..What do you think?

Welcome to Velocity Healthcare

But it will still take several years to get a greencard and work in the US. Nurses generally come under EB3 which for most is being processed 2006 (depending where born) with no possibility of working whilst waiting unless you maintain student status or meet H1b requirements

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