What kinds of nurses can qualify for H-1Bs?
The USCIS memorandum made it clear that normal RN positions will not qualify for H-1B visas unless the state where the nurse seeks a license requires a bachelors degree. No state currently requires a bachelors degree for RNs (the last state to do this North Dakota dropped the requirement in 2003). The USCIS did, however, list a number of more specialized RN positions that might qualify for an H-1B visa and the 2002 guidance will hopefully lead to greater consistency in reviewing H-1B petitions. What are the general requirements for demonstrating that a nurse should qualify for an H-1B visa? In order to qualify for an H-1B visa, an employer of a nurse must show the following: 1. A bachelors or higher degree (or its equivalent) is normally the minimum requirement for entry into the position; 2. The degree requirement is common to the industry for parallel nursing positions (i.e., employers in the same industry require their employees to hold the degree when they are employed in the same
