Israeli RN looking to work in USA

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Hey all !

I've read some topics regarding foreign nurses working in USA and it seems that the situation in not that good.

I know that there used to be special type of visa for nurses the H1C that is not longer available any chance it'll surface again ?

Basically I'm looking where to start from to be able somehow move to USA (legally).

If I'll pass NCLEX-Rn in a state which not requires attendees to have SSN and then find

a sponsor (is it possible anyway?) to apply for H1B visa (can RN apply for this type of visa ?!) is this scenario even possible ?

Should I try contacting any law firm that practice immigration law for this manner, or based on the current situation it'll be waste of money and the won't be able to assist my at all ?

Thanks,

-Alex

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Employers can apply for H1b however the RN job must require a BSN and the employer must be willing to go this route and be prepared to pay $$$$ as you can not pay any money towards it, they must cover all costs. With the current economic state expect this to be a long journey and a difficult one. H1c was a temp visa that nurses could apply for and only approx 15 hospitals was allowed to apply for it

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Hi Silverdragon102,

Here is Israel Nurses degree is a B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) not B.S. (Bachelor of Science) so I do have a first degree in nursing.

Does it helps me anyhow ?

Are any foreign "post RN" courses recognized by US BON ?

Lets say I've passed a course for E.R. room nurse here in Israel, will it be approved by US BON and will it give me any advandage for job seeking ?

Or should I do Masters in nursing and then I'll have some advantage in getting a job ?

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Having courses doesn't always mean it will be approved by the state but having courses will make you more desirable with employers, If you get a MSN and a job in that area you have a better chance on getting a immigrant visa as EB2 and 1 are not as regressed as EB3 which is what most nurses come under (gives you better options than H1b)

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What do you think about this route:

1) I'll take NCLEX in some state that does not require SSN to take the exam.

2) After I'll pass the exam I'll try to find a sponsor that will be willing to file H1B visa request.

Does it sound realistic ? Should I try my luck with a law firm (maybe they'll have some influence on the process?)

Would you suggest a different route ?

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What do you think about this route:

1) I'll take NCLEX in some state that does not require SSN to take the exam.

2) After I'll pass the exam I'll try to find a sponsor that will be willing to file H1B visa request.

Does it sound realistic ? Should I try my luck with a law firm (maybe they'll have some influence on the process?)

Would you suggest a different route ?

To qualify for the H1B visa, one of the main requirements is showing a few years of a paid specialization hospital experience and it should be one that's in good demand that's hard to be filled by another USA BSN or higher degree nurse/applicant.

I don't think any lawyer will have any influence with the US government arm that approves the process, be it for passport or visas. I would ask to see if you can find a lawyer that will give you free advise in 15-30 minutes.

Maybe inquire more with your school's dean, counselor's, advisers on the best way to become a US nurse. See if you can contact other nurses from your country that are already working in the States or in the process of making it over.

You mention having a Bachelor's in Arts versus a BSN. Will your school's transcripts show some of the minimum required "hard" sciences, such as Biology, Anatomy, some math, etc? Any of the US BON's will need to see those. Just Google any state's "Board of nursing" and look at the courses requirements to see if your courses matches them.

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I've just looked again at my diploma to be sure and I was wrong, I do have Bsc. in nursing (a think it is the same as US BSN).

I've have two years of work experience as an E.R. nurse, and planing to take a "post RN" E.R. course (those "post RN" courses are very common here in Israel, and any RN willing to get a better salary or to advance to management position usually take those courses after getting the RN).

Reading the post I'm still confused what should I do first.

Is it a good idea to take NCLEX in some stake that does not require SSN to take it and try to find a sponsor or it will be pointless trying to find a sponsor for H1B because the petitions will be auto declined ?

Whats EB3 visa is, maybe applying for EB3 is the better option ????

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

EB3 is immigrant visa and has a couple of years wait. Either way you need a employer

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Which one is better, contact a sponsor regarding EB3 or H1B ?

If I pass NCLEX in NY, can I go job hunting in CA ?

Or your licence is limited to the state where you passed NCLEX ?

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If CA is your ultimate state, just know that I don't recall any hospitals that's got any need for ER nurses that can't be filled by the many unemployed local RN's there, let alone via EB3 or H1B.

Don't forget that any hospital getting involved with any sponsorships must bear the entire cost, which is very expensive and no need when they can draw from so many other qualified applicants that can start the job from immediately to a week or so.

CA is so over-loaded with experienced nurses and many also from out of state wants to come to CA, but even they are finding a difficult time getting an interview.

I know from my US educated nursing friends, of their friends, some even went out of state to gain experience as a new grad, but finding now, it's just as tough as an "experienced" nurse (1-2 years +) coming back into CA.Getting an out of state RN license is not an automatic and quick transfer (endorsement), as everyone MUST have their transcripts evaluated as if applying for the first time.

CA does require a SS# to be processed. I'm not sure if having ER experience is one that's a criteria under the H1B visa versus like transplant etc.

Yes, the license is limited to the state where you obtained it, like having a driver's license is only valid in one state and have to qualify for a new one if changing state.

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I've called CA BON and asked if I can take NCLEX, the operator told me that only people with SSN can take the exam.

How about Colorado, better chance than California ?

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I've called CA BON and asked if I can take NCLEX, the operator told me that only people with SSN can take the exam.

How about Colorado, better chance than California ?

Even if CA allowed one to take the NCLEX-RN without a SS# (there are a few states that do), but at the end of the day, none of the state's BRN will issue the license without providing them with a valid SS# and many now use E-verify to confirm the validity status.

Even if somehow the state in error issues the license without the SS#, any and all US employer's hiring and or payroll dept will need a copy of the SS#. Some try to use the federal tax payer ID (to go around the system), but it's not the same and will get caught with the E-verify computer system, which means no job offer.

All 50 states will soon require the SS# like in CA to even apply, some states have already stopped the renewal of the license (even if they passed the NCLEX years ago) if the applicant can not produce a valid SS#.

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