J2 visa to greencard

loriangel14, RN · Dec 22, 2012

You need to do a search on here and read up on retrogression.Currently GC processing is taking about 6 years.

pulavendran · Dec 22, 2012

Thanks angel...do u have any idea about the process to get H1B VISA from J2 VISA..?My husband has been here in u.s for two years..he has project for one more year..by that time,I like to get any temporary work visa... I do have 4 years of I.C.U experience...Help me pls...

Ginger's Mom, MSN, RN · Dec 22, 2012

H1B is hard to come by for a nurse, the job requires a BSN or higher and no citizens or permanent residents able to employ. The employer has to pay all the costs of the visa. With the economy it maybe hard to find a job the employer has not been able to fill and pay the extra costs of employment with a short payback period.

pulavendran · Dec 23, 2012

Thank you so much Ginger's Mom...I got my BSN Degree in India.If I am ready to pay all the expenses,can I process the H1B Visa with my employer?Im able to see mixed responses on these issues after a extended search..so pls help me...Thanks again...!!!

loriangel14, RN · Dec 23, 2012

You have to find a job that requires a BSN minimum and that the employer cannot fill with a US citizen. This will be very difficult.

Ginger's Mom, MSN, RN · Dec 23, 2012

And the employer has to pay the fees and your salary has to be at market rate. There are few jobs were the BSN is mandated, staff positions only require a associate'sdegree. Management positions would require US experience.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Dec 23, 2012

J2 is an exchange visa and in the past you were expected to leave the country and could not adjust status to another temporary work visa. You would need to check with an immigration attorney and/or USCIS to determine if you could adjust your status if you are presently in the US on a J2 visa.

H1B expenses must all be paid by the sponsoring employer. It is a specialty visa that requires a minimum of bachelor's degree (or equivalent to US bachelor's degree) and specialty experience. Most nurses do not qualify for H1B, as the majority of nursing jobs in the US do not require a BSN. There are only a specified number of H1B visas available for all specialties/industries and generally applications are accepted in April to start work in October. Green Cards are affected by retrogression (at least 5 to 6 year wait) and country of birth.

pulavendran · Dec 23, 2012

Thank you all for your valuable comment...It gave me a better understanding of visa issues...I will try to be in J2 VISA for now..hoping for the luck in future..Do u people suggest me to work in LTC or in ICU settings?I have a job now in LTC,but my passion is to work in ICU.I have heard a myth saying that working in LTC is really easy to get H1B VISA compared to hospitals?How far is it true???

pulavendran · Dec 23, 2012

Thanks Loriangel...s..I agree with u totally...:)

Silverdragon102, BSN · Dec 23, 2012

All depends on employer and meeting H1b requirements and as mentioned before the job must require a BSN and when advertised be for a BSN and employer has to foot all bills. Highly unlikely that LTC will be capped exempt so your employer if they decide to go this route can not file until April and you can not start work until Oct and usually an interview is required meaning you will have to leave the country for it

Ginger's Mom, MSN, RN · Dec 23, 2012

Why does the OP have to leave the country . Does not the J visa allow them to stay?