Are H-1B Visas available for nurses?
Yes, the H1B visa is a 6 year temporary working visa for professional workers. The H-1B nonimmigrant visa is available to aliens in “specialty occupations,” which, generally, require at least a bachelor’s degree in a specific field as a minimum employment qualification. General RN positions do not qualify for an H-1B. However, H-1B visas are available for the following positions:Advanced Practice Nurses (Clinical Nurse Specialists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist)Nurses in Upper Level Administrative Positions (nurse manager)Nursing Specialties (critical care and peri-operative) If the position also requires that the person be certified in that practice, then the nurse will be required to possess an RN License in the state of intended employment, at least a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and some additional graduate level education.***Darren Silver & Associates is a nationwide practice that concentrates exclusively in the area of immigration and naturalization law. Attorne
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- Are the credential requirements the same for registered nurses who apply for non-immigrant H-1B temporary worker visas and EB-3 Immigrant Visas?
- Are the credential requirements the same for registered nurses who apply for nonimmigrant H-1B temporary worker visas and EB-3 Immigrant Visas?
- Can you provide some information on adjudication of H-1B petitions filed on behalf of the registered nurses?
