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They come under the EB3 category. There are 5,000 immigrant visas allocated annually to so-called "unskilled workers."

Unlike RNs, nursing assistants are classified under the "Other Worker" category. Those who apply under this category are eligible only for the green card, not the work visa. This category is especially appropriate for those nurses who, for whatever reason, are not able to pass the NCLEX and/or IELTS. Interestingly, the wait time right now for a nursing assistant to get a green card is the same as for an RN who has passed the NCLEX and IELTS.

I know of many nursing homes in California that would like to employ you.

There is now a simpler way to come and work in the U.S. Many nursing homes across the country are having difficulty finding people to work as nursing assistants. The requirement to be a nursing assistant is either enrollment in OR completion of a nursing assistant training program OR enrollment in OR completion of a nursing degree program.

The only you can get an H-1B visa as a RN is as an advance practice nurse or a supervisory level nurse. Don't waste your time and money. Given that the wait time for the green card for Filipino nurses is only 14 months, you should file right away for your green card! Most of the places that are sponsoring right now are nursing homes.

You are entitled to your own opinion, but I'm just stating what the law says.

Your point is well taken. I'm just stating the law. In reality, I've seen MD/BSN being sponsored because of their knowledge and skills.

Someone asked me if new BSN grads can get H-1B visas. The answer is yes. The H-1B regulations only require that the position requires at a minimum a bachelor's degree. If the employer is willing to offer the qualifying position, the visa will be approved.

I help nurses get their H-1B visas.

I would like to share my thoughts on how to go about getting a H-1B visa for a BSN graduate. As you know, there is an abundance of ADN graduates in the US, many of whom are still looking for work. There are, however, higher level administrative, managerial and specialty positions that cannot be filled by the recent ADN graduates. I have found that the chances of getting a sponsor is much better if the nurse interviews personally with the sponsor. Home health agencies are often an overlooked source of employment in the US. For those of you who are waiting for the next round of H-1B visas, I suggest you enroll in an MSN program. Having an MSN degree would qualify you for the EB2 category which presently has no retrogression.