switching to a working visa

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hey everyone! there are some visa issues which confuse me and i would appreciate any clarifications.

the US is in retrogression, so this affects the granting of immigrant visas, right? would it be possible to "switch" from an immigrant visa to a working visa? like say, for example, if i am a nurse with an employer already sponsoring my immigrant visa, but because of the retro, i am "stuck" here in the Philippines for a few more years.. so in order for me to enter the US faster and work there sooner, my employers file for a working visa instead..

and if it is possible, then why not use working visas for all nurses?

unlike PTs, OTs, and workers in other fields, why do RNs have to use immigrant visas?

thanks. :nurse:

hi!plumbabe!

can you send me also all the details on how your doctor-nurse friends applied for h1b....i'm really interested.thanks..........i will be waiting....

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hi!plumbabe!

can you send me also all the details on how your doctor-nurse friends applied for h1b....i'm really interested.thanks..........i will be waiting....

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suzanne4

h1-b visas have very specific requirements, and the us government is investigating all that have been issued as it turns out that many do not meet the requirements that they were designed for.

you have to hold a license in the state where you wish to work, as well as pass english exams and have a vsc in hand too. the limited jobs are under lottery system and you cannot even apply until next april for a start date of the following october.

a new grad nurse does not meet the requirements of being a specialist and that is one of the requirements of the visa. having the md does not make one a specialist in nursing.

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And also, in hospitals and health care facilities, there is one staff, who educates health care providers (with like inservice etc etc ) ... what are they called? What is their title? And what is required to be in that position? Anyone has any idea on this? Thank you again.

There are called Nurse Educators and the positions require the MSN for most facilities, or at least significant work experience in the US as an RN. You do not see foreign trained nurses that have never worked in the US hired for this position.

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Is it possible then for an employer to process AOS and hire one for h-1b while waiting for GC visa to become available?

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