International Nursing student want to work in US

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I'm already had my bachelor's degree.

I'm right now taking prerequisites for nursing schools. in F-1 visa

I just want to know is there any way I can work as a nurse in US.

Also, what is the process of the application.

Thanks

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
I'm already had my bachelor's degree.

I'm right now taking prerequisites for nursing schools. in F-1 visa

I just want to know is there any way I can work as a nurse in US.

Also, what is the process of the application.

Thanks

An F1 student visa intends that you will return to your home country to practice the profession. You cannot qualify for an H1B specialty visa as a new grad nurse. Even if an employer could prove to USCIS that a new grade inexperienced nurse requiring visa sponsorship is better qualified than an inexperienced new grad that is a citizen or PR, it's unlikely they would be willing to go through the time & expense to hold a job for you. Visas are still under retrogression and the wait varies from a few months to over 10 years depending on your country of birth. (India, China & the Philippines have the longest wait)

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the International Nursing forum

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