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US Immigration for Registered Nurses

Free Legal Assistance

Attorney Carl
Shusterman
www.shusterman.com

Law(213)
Offices
of Carl Shusterman
623-4592
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Temporary Visas for RNs


A Brief History

H-1 (1952-89)
H-1A (1990-95)
No Temporary Visa Category for All
RNs
TNs for Canadian/Mexican RNs
H-1B Visas BSN must be minimum
entry requirement
Law Offices of Carl Shusterman

Procedure for Temporary Visas

TNs

Simple for Canadians


More Complex for Mexicans (Visa
Required)

H-1Bs

Submit Labor Condition Application to


DOL
Submit Petition (I-129) to Immigration
Service
Change Status if RN in US NonLaw Offices
of Carl
Shusterman
immigrant
visa if RN
is abroad

Wage & Posting Requirements

Obtain Prevailing Wage


Determination from State Labor
Department
Non-Union Hospitals Posting for 10
business days (Monday Friday only)
Unionized Hospitals Serve posting
notice on bargaining representative
Wait 30 days, then submit petition to
Immigration Service
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Green Cards for RNs


Residing In the US

Submit I-140 to USCIS, I-485 when PD is


Current
RN must have CGFNS, NCLEX or License
Ability to Pay Letter from CFO
Work (EAD) and Travel Permits (AP)
When Must VisaScreen Be Submitted?
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Green Cards for RNs


Residing Outside the U.S.

Submit Visa Petition (I-140) to USCIS


Include Ability to Pay Letter
CGFNS or NCLEX or RN license required
CGFNS/NCLEX Sites Abroad

National Visa Center (Portsmouth, NH)


U.S. Embassy or Consulate Final
Interview
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VisaScreen Certificate

Evaluation of Education, Training,


Licensure and Experience
Performed by CGFNS
Competency in Oral & Written
English
Performed by IELTS, TOEFL & TOEIC
Exemptions: English Examinations
Law Offices of Carl Shusterman

RNs: How to Keep Current

US Immigration Guide for RNs


Free E-Mail Immigration Newsletter
Social Media: Facebook, Google+, etc.
Downloadable Immigration Forms
Access to Job Offers in US
Need Job Offer?
egarcia@shusterman.com
Law Offices of Carl Shusterman

Free Immigration Help!

We are Here to Help You


No Need to Schedule a Legal
Consultation
Our Hospitals Pay Our Fees
Some Pay Relocation Fees as Well
Send you resume, copy of your
license, etc. to
egarcia@shusterman.com
Law Offices of Carl Shusterman

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