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Hi, everyone. I am an RN worked under H1C visa for 3 years in Lumberton North Carolina. When I read all the posts warning about H1C visa here before, It did not sound too pleasing. However, from my personal experience, I must say that I had nothing but a positive experience. I no longer work at the facility because I finished my three year contract, but that place made me a better nurse and I could have not asked for a better nursing team. I was treated equally as all other employees, and my benefits and wages were determined by the level of experience and education level. The only thing is that the city of Lumberton does not have too much going on for a young single person per se, but Fayetteville, Raleigh, and Wilmington are within 2 hour drive and you can always find something to do. I agree that you have to do your homework and do adequate research before you start application process and signing your contract. However, if you work hard and good at what your doing, you will have a positive experience and get the respect you deserve. Good luck everyone!!

Dear Suzanne First, your support and compassion towards fellow nurses are greatly appreciated! I was born in South Korea and have a BS degree in the Texas. Ive started working on acute care setting hospital since dec, 2006 and the hospital is willing to be my sponsor. But my OPT expires on June, 30, 2007. I am aware that as a new grad im not qualified for H1B visa, and getting a green card/permanent residenship is the only way to stay and work in the states. Also, i know that currently, visas for Schedule A worker has been retrogressed to Jun 2004. So, Ive talked to several immigration attorney, they all suggested me to apply for Master's degree in Nursing starting spring 2008. However, most MSN program requires work experience, and since ive just started working, im not sure if any grad school program will accept me. One more quetion is that, if i could still petition for I-140 with the hospital that Im currently working even if the priority date is June 2004? If i petition for I-140 and go to grad school in CA, is it okay? Will i be able to come back to TX and work after my I-140 is approved? Also, Would it be better to find am employer who would sponsor for me in CA and wait it to be approved while i continue my studying in MSN? I am so desperate about this situation....Please help me! Thank you so much.