Tourist visa and AOS

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I have seen posts stating that there are hospitals that actually prefer to do AOS for nurses on tourist visa, as they can be working in 90 days. I have also seen posts stating that you need to convince USCIS that you had no immigrant intent, and therefore risk getting AOS.

Does anyone know of actual RNs who have successfully done this? Is there anything specific to do to make sure there are no risks?

How long should one wait after entering US, to file AOS, to avoid suspicion?

Would it be possible to come over with my husband and kids for a 4 week vacation, then find a hospital willing to petition, and then do the AOS?

I would make sure I have visascreen before entering US.

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There are nurses that have done this, but it is actually against the law if you look at the immigration guidlines.

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Be aware that if you do it that way, you will not be permitted to leave the US until you have your green card in hand. It is definitely not suggested.

You would not be able to return home, etc..............

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I have seen posts stating that there are hospitals that actually prefer to do AOS for nurses on tourist visa, as they can be working in 90 days. I have also seen posts stating that you need to convince USCIS that you had no immigrant intent, and therefore risk getting AOS.

Does anyone know of actual RNs who have successfully done this? Is there anything specific to do to make sure there are no risks?

How long should one wait after entering US, to file AOS, to avoid suspicion?

Would it be possible to come over with my husband and kids for a 4 week vacation, then find a hospital willing to petition, and then do the AOS?

I would make sure I have visascreen before entering US.

Hi, I'm from the UK and I have a job waiting for me in Florida. My Immigration Attorney has suggested, on numerous occassions, that I should come over on a B2 Visitors Visa then file for AOS, I could be working on a temporary work visa (think it's called EAD) after 60 days. However, as Suzanne has stated, this is not really the ideal way to go about it. You are not permitted to leave the US whilst waiting for AOS. It's tempting, I know, but I wouldn't be comfortable with it. I've decided to stick to the 'proper' route of I-140 filing and green card. It's going to take much longer, but worth it in the end. After all, if AOS was so easy, why isn't everyone doing it I ask myself? :uhoh3:

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you can file for an advance parole concommitantly with AOS and EAD to enable you to leave the country just in case you need to. it takes 60 days or less for processing.

it took me 8 months from filing of I-140, AOS to receipt of green card.

i was able to go home to my country and come back to US using my advance parole before i got my green card.

Hi, I'm from the UK and I have a job waiting for me in Florida. My Immigration Attorney has suggested, on numerous occassions, that I should come over on a B2 Visitors Visa then file for AOS, I could be working on a temporary work visa (think it's called EAD) after 60 days. However, as Suzanne has stated, this is not really the ideal way to go about it. You are not permitted to leave the US whilst waiting for AOS. It's tempting, I know, but I wouldn't be comfortable with it. I've decided to stick to the 'proper' route of I-140 filing and green card. It's going to take much longer, but worth it in the end. After all, if AOS was so easy, why isn't everyone doing it I ask myself? :uhoh3:
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Not all advance paroles are granted, it is definitely not recommended to go that route, as technically it is illegal for you to come to the US to search for a job accoording to the regulations.............

If a nurse is going the AOS route, they should be prepared to stay until they have a green card in hand. One attorney that I spoke to the other day actually has nurses getting their green card in about six months, and that is in Los Angeles.

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Hi

just wondering :rolleyes: ....

If you go over to the US on a green card are there then any restrictions on going home either for a short period (say 2 weeks) if there was an emergency or for good?

Kay :)

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Not at all. There are requirements of how long that you need to be in the US during a five year period............and the green card needs to be renewed every five years.........

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Hi Suzanne

I am still 6mths away from graduating as an RN, but do have 10 years as a LPN/LVN. I have already attended an OGP seminar, but I'm concerned that they may not place me in Houston, where I would like to live. Are there hospitals in Houston that would employ and petition me? Not looking for any names at this stage, just want to find out if there are hospitals that would do it.

Cheers,

Meloniez

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They will not even guarantee you a state. You can be placed anywhere in the US with them.

The experience that you have had as an LPN in another country, will not be considered by most facilities. You should not have any issues finding a position.

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