Visa assistance?

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Specializes in ICU.

Hi,

I am an Aussie nurse living in the U.S. for the past 18 months. After completing additional courses in pediatrics to boost my clinical hours for the CGFNS process, I am about to take the exam. I have found an employer that wants to hire me as an RN in the G.ICU:), but they lawyers states that although I fit the criteria for a H-1B visa, the job does not require an RN to have a 4yr BSN here in the U.S. Therefor, they feel this is not the way to go and that I should start the process for a Green Card (which could take 4-6yrs).:uhoh3:

I believe I am still a candidate for the H-1B visa (or E-3). Does anyone know more about this or can offer some advise.

Many thanks

vcar001

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Hi,

I am an Aussie nurse living in the U.S. for the past 18 months. After completing additional courses in pediatrics to boost my clinical hours for the CGFNS process, I am about to take the exam. I have found an employer that wants to hire me as an RN in the G.ICU:), but they lawyers states that although I fit the criteria for a H-1B visa, the job does not require an RN to have a 4yr BSN here in the U.S. Therefor, they feel this is not the way to go and that I should start the process for a Green Card (which could take 4-6yrs).:uhoh3:

I believe I am still a candidate for the H-1B visa (or E-3). Does anyone know more about this or can offer some advise.

Many thanks

vcar001

I don't understand your Q but wanna ask what material you are using for cgfns?

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Specializes in ICU.

Q is can an RN position in the U.S. qualify for a E-3 or H-1b visa?

Material for CGFNS exam that I am using is the CGFNS exam review book (sent by them) and any other for the NCLEX that I can get my hands on.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

H1b has to meet criteria, doesn't matter if you think it does, if the lawyer doesn't he is the one with more experience. Ghillbert is in the US with a E3 and should be able to tell you more

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Specializes in CTICU.
Q is can an RN position in the U.S. qualify for a E-3 or H-1b visa?

Yes; depends on the RN position.

My situation is not typical as I do not work in a "nursing only" capacity.

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Specializes in ICU.

Thank you both for replying. Ghillbert, the position is for a staff RN in the G. ICU - although requiring registration and ? years ICU experience I know they don't require a BSN (as they don't for their other US nurses). Does this pose a prob?

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Thank you both for replying. Ghillbert, the position is for a staff RN in the G. ICU - although requiring registration and ? years ICU experience I know they don't require a BSN (as they don't for their other US nurses). Does this pose a prob?

I would image it would be a problem if the job doesn't require BSN

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Specializes in CTICU.

Yes, the requirement for a bachelor degree as minimum entry into the position on offer is clearly stated.

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