Hi. I came in the US (California) through an IV EB3. When I got here, I received my permanent resident card, SS ID, and applied for reciprocity of Nursing license to start working for my petitioner as a RN. However, the California Board of Nursing denied me of a license eventhough I hold a RN license from other state. They advised me to undergo additional coursework before I can be eligible for a California RN license. None of my employer and immigration lawyer informed me beforehand about this problem with the Cali Board of Nursing. In fact, the job offered to me and presented in the US embassy back home is a RN position -So, I assume a smooth transition once I just get my visa.
My problem now is that I cannot work as a RN. My employer advised me to process for a LVN license instead and they cannot spend for my additional coursework if I really intend to practice as a RN.
I thought of going in other state since I have my permanent resident card already, and just apply for a RN job with other employer. By the way, I did not sign any contract with my petitioner and I was the one who paid for immigration services - not them. The only thing that cause me to hesistate with my plans of moving into another state is that they are my petitioner. And I thought I'll be having problems in the future once I apply for naturalization - since not working for my petitioner could be a fraud.
