gradnurse08

As far as I know once your OPT expires you have 60 days to leave the country but don't think you can work during that time. However if you join school for bachelors then you will be able to use OPT again once you get done. I don't think you can work as RN outside unless you have EAD ie workpermit and you can only work for 20 hrs. OR get CPT which is like taking a class which allows you to work as RN for 40 hrs. I will be in the same situation as you are next year 09. So, I am planning to pursue Masters just to be on safe side. Yeah thats all I know!!

Hello everyone I am also new to this forum and was introduced to this forum by one of my friend. I just graduated in May with BSN-RN in accredited nursing program in US University. I am giving my NCLEX on July 1st week. My OPT starts from July 1st 2008 and ends July 2009. I was offered a job in texas and they told me that they were gonna sponsor H1B for me but I might have to pay some of lawyer fees myself. I am ready to do it. She also mentioned that they have done this process in past for some international nurses. But now when I was reading some threads I was kinda confused mentioned that H1B doesn't exist for nurses. So, could someone please clarify me about H1B and nurse not being eligible for H1B. I also knew from one of my friend they have that lottery thing for H1b being selected because of so many people applying for it. I understand retrogression part that applies for green card sponsorship. Also if the hospital does H1B process for do I have to go through visa screening process. I understand that I need to pass NCLEX before I apply for visa screening thing right? It would be great if someone could clarify this whole H1 deal to me. Thank you