For those of you that are studying in the US under either an F-1 visa, or any other where you do not have permission to work, and will need to apply for a green card when you finish your schooling-----this is for you.
You must meet all of the requirements for immigration that a foreign-trained nurse does, the only exception that you have is that the English requirements are waived for you. You still need to submit the application and get a Visa Screen Certificate. This is offered by CGFNS and the application is available on their website, http://www.CGFNS.org. There is only one application available, whether you did your training in the US, or overseas.
You will still need to find an employer that will petition for your green card. You will still need to undergo a physical exam at a physician's office that is approved by USCIS an have verification of all titers and vaccinations. If you do not have verifiable proof of having had chicken pox, etc., you will need to have either a titer drawn, or receive the vaccination. Immigration is very strict now with this, they will no longer go on what you are verbally telling them.
Hope that this helps...............most of you will also be able to get an OPT for one year of training while your documents are being processed, but you can only receive the OPT once, especially if this is now a second career for you, and you already used your OPT status for the other.
If you are coming to the US just for the MSN, and already have a BSN from overseas, you will be required to write the English exams. You are only exempt from them if this is your initial training as a nurse, meaning ADN or BSN only.
Ginger's mom, if trained in the US then ADN is ok for immigrant visa
Silverdragon102, I have not heard of this, please clarify, ADN trained in the US can find an employer to sponsor a green card, even if one is a new grad?
And this doesn't fall under the retrogression? (I think it does, right?).
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Silverdragon102, I have not heard of this, please clarify, ADN trained in the US can find an employer to sponsor a green card, even if one is a new grad?
And this doesn't fall under the retrogression? (I think it does, right?).
That is how it used to be as immigration just requires you to have a employer it doesn't state you must be a BSN. You will still fall under retrogression and have to join the long queue and wait so if in the US will have to maintain student visa or other legal route or return home and wait
1. Couple of questions regarding the E2 immigrant visa: It says that those who qualify are Professionals holding an advanced degree (beyond a baccalaureate degree), or a baccalaureate degree and at least five years progressive experience in the profession. Does this mean that an MSN degree (let's say the candidate is an NP who received college education in the US) qualifies? If so, does the retrogression affect such candidates? Do they have to wait as long?
2. I have read on a lawyer's website that the retrogression only affects citizens from China, India, and the Philippines? Is this true?
3. How would you evaluate employment opportunity for an RN with only an AA degree? It doesn't have to be a well-paid job. I just need to have some work experience in terms of what I have learned in Nursing school. I mean I'm gonna have to start somewhere. Do you think there will be some chances?
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
1. Couple of questions regarding the E2 immigrant visa: It says that those who qualify are Professionals holding an advanced degree (beyond a baccalaureate degree), or a baccalaureate degree and at least five years progressive experience in the profession. Does this mean that an MSN degree (let's say the candidate is an NP who received college education in the US) qualifies? If so, does the retrogression affect such candidates? Do they have to wait as long?
2. I have read on a lawyer's website that the retrogression only affects citizens from China, India, and the Philippines? Is this true?
3. How would you evaluate employment opportunity for an RN with only an AA degree? It doesn't have to be a well-paid job. I just need to have some work experience in terms of what I have learned in Nursing school. I mean I'm gonna have to start somewhere. Do you think there will be some chances?
E2 is not affected by retrogression because it is a treaty between Australia and the US and you must be a Australian citizen to apply. EB2 is immigrant visa and depending on where you was born will depend if you are affected. China and India are currently affected by retrogression in EB2 category. Having a MSN doesn't mean you bypass retrogression as the job needs to meet EB2 category ie if a NP you must be employed as a NP
So, as for E-2 category, if I've been offered an NP position and my employer is willing to petition, I will be on the processing list once my application is on file? Does it take more than a year for them to process, since there's no cut-off date for E-2 category? Do you think OPT will allow me enough time to hear back from them?
Now, I have the impression that if I'm on the wait list for E-3 visa, and the expected wait time is 5 years. During this period, do I have to be working for the employer that petitioned for me?
So, as for E-2 category, if I've been offered an NP position and my employer is willing to petition, I will be on the processing list once my application is on file? Does it take more than a year for them to process, since there's no cut-off date for E-2 category? Do you think OPT will allow me enough time to hear back from them?
Now, I have the impression that if I'm on the wait list for E-3 visa, and the expected wait time is 5 years. During this period, do I have to be working for the employer that petitioned for me?
Thanks guys.
Are you still talking about E2 Investor Visa? Or did you mean EB2 immigrant visa??
I meant E-2 for immigration purpose in the first paragraph. At the moment, E-2 doesn't have a cut-off date. Well, at least not for my country.
I meant E-3 in the second paragraph. This one has a cut-off date for my country, and I notice it usually takes about 5-6 years for an applicant to be processed. I'm wondering if I HAVE to be working for the employer who petitioned for me at the same time? or can I go back home or go back to school instead?
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
I meant E-2 for immigration purpose in the first paragraph. At the moment, E-2 doesn't have a cut-off date. Well, at least not for my country.
I meant E-3 in the second paragraph. This one has a cut-off date for my country, and I notice it usually takes about 5-6 years for an applicant to be processed. I'm wondering if I HAVE to be working for the employer who petitioned for me at the same time? or can I go back home or go back to school instead?
Thanks
If you are affected by retrogession in EB2 category due to where you was born you do not have to work for employer whilst waiting to be processed however finding employer willing to wait 5-6 years will be hard
i'm an Israeli nursing student, i already have a BA in economics and would like to know what are the procedures after graduating from an accelerated program in NY? how long after graduation and taking the NCLEX will i be able to start working?
and more importantly- it makes more financial sense to stay in Israel and finish my BSN here. how long does it take to get all the exams and other papers in order so i can work in the US?
if anyone can advise me what will be the easiest way to practice in the US, it would be much appreciated!
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
hi all,
i'm an Israeli nursing student, i already have a BA in economics and would like to know what are the procedures after graduating from an accelerated program in NY? how long after graduation and taking the NCLEX will i be able to start working?
and more importantly- it makes more financial sense to stay in Israel and finish my BSN here. how long does it take to get all the exams and other papers in order so i can work in the US?
if anyone can advise me what will be the easiest way to practice in the US, it would be much appreciated!
You are aware of retrogression and the fact that demand for visas outweigh actual visas allocated? If you train in the US it will be very expensive as well as only allowing you to work with OPT for 12 months once you graduate and then you will have to find some other way to stay in the US and work otherwise you will have to go home and wait. Also many nurses are struggling to find work in the US including NY where hospitals are closing. We had a couple of years ago a few International students that posted on difficulties finding employers willing to employ for OPT in NY never mind employers willing to wait several years for you to get your visa allowing you to work in the US
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Silverdragon102, I have not heard of this, please clarify, ADN trained in the US can find an employer to sponsor a green card, even if one is a new grad?
And this doesn't fall under the retrogression? (I think it does, right?).