Explaining the U.S. Immigration Process for International Nurses

U.S. immigration and visa sponsorship can be a confusing subject. We want to make this process easy to understand and specifically help international nurses know how to take their career to the U.S. Many different types of visas are available. Still, the one we will focus on for the nursing profession is the employment-based EB3 category, which is a permanent resident visa.
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[@clintonyoung2957]

Just passed nclex and here to encourage everyone that nclex is not as hard as assumed, just work smart and you would pass

[@lobozjane8397]

Congratulations

[@kylesmith6708]

Any tips

[@clintonyoung2957]

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[@chaimaawad5759]

It's my first time am so scared right now

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[@prafulgautam5657]

Nice words Honestly....the nclex test is very difficult to pass, I can't believe i failed after studying with so many materials😞

[@samuelRodriguez-vj3tz]

@ very correct

[@aaliyahexalted9403]

Wow so sorry you failed, i have heard so much about Theresa but I don't actually have her info

[@traderreality6354]

Yes you're correct

[@chichi4387]

@Theresa helped me and two of my friends pass the exam few years ago you're lucky I still have her info

[@chichi4387]

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[@prince_seijin333]

Yes, congratz to all USRNs. As long as you’re well prepared and you’ve done your review with dedication, you will pass the exam. Most of all, pray before and after each question. I literally did that, and with God’s grace, I was able to pass NCLEX too with almost half of my exam in SATA type of question. 😊

[@brianobegi4882]

love your content. quick question do you guys work with international students with a nursing degree alresdy here based in the U.S?

[@Truth_Seeker1]

Hi everyone. If I’m a health care assistant in the UK (called nurses aid in USA) where can I go online to find jobs in USA ? It would be under the EB-3 Unskilled visa. I don’t know of any agency’s or websites that fund foreign nurses aids.

[@zzt6om]

With the priority date assigned by USCIS, does this depeneds on the coutry of birth or the country of passport?

[@Pitchblue1]

Do you need work experience? Or can you start the process right after graduation?

[@hussainhadi3480]

What about EB3 nursing assistant without nclex and having degree in bachelors in nursing and willing to give exam once arrival to usa ???

[@saritakarki7190]

In EB3 visa can MY spouse and me go to USA together? or can process only after some time after i went USA ? PLEASE REPLY.

[@Moonlight0319]

Can somebody please explain to me in what part of the process I am now? I already passed NCLEX last Feb 2021. On December 5, 2022, my agency told me that my I-140 was already approved by the USCIS and my papers are already sent to NVC. Last January 17, 2023, I was able to pass my English test and I started to process my Visa Screen also. How long will I still wait before I can go to the US?

[@islamicsolution5618]

Thanks for this great information. There is no any Nclex exam center what should I do I am BS Dialysis Nurse and having two years of experience. I need support .from.Pakistan

[@anuradhamarapana4465]

Is there a chance to refuse the visa yet already passed NCLEX ?

[@SuicideCreations]

Can a UK University graduate for Paediatric Nursing still follow this process?

[@poojagahatraj8470]

Shearwater Health great effort to make whole process so easy to understand. Well, I am currently studying MPH in Australia and I have nursing experience in Nepal. Can I apply for nursing in USA from Australia? Your reply would be a big help to me. Thank you!!

[@ShearwaterHealth]

Yes! You can apply at swhealth.com/nurserecruitment

[@poojagahatraj8470]

Shearwater Health Thank you so much for your reply 🙂 Much Appreciated !!

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[@anuradakandel6447]

Shearwater please tell me if i pass nclex, is there is any chances of getting rejected for visa though i dont have any sickness and illegal background..

[@a.a.4392]

We don’t have NCLEX center in Middle East unfortunately

[@ifeomaachufusi9290]

Hi how long will Nigerian nurses wait for the ban on our country to be lifted.

[@paulamarist8876]

I would like to apply as a hemodialysis nurse in the US. I have been working in the Philippines for 3 years now.

[@ngassaharret7275]

I'm a vocational nurse in Belgium is it possible for me to follow this process?

[@jollymathew2855]

I have my CGFNS, NCLEX RN& I140. I am 58 yrs old. My priority date 2007. Can i apply US?

[@miich7145]

Do you guys process I-140 with regular processing or premium?

[@notpastranapastrana2403]

Hello, how many years of bedside nursing experience do you require

[@tangueppossi1951]

Cool

[@cuteanimalsbirds3920]

Hellow Respected Representitives, As i am a Registered Nurse here in Pakistan,have almost 9 years experiance in both bedside and teaching sides, So am i eligible for SHEARWATER HEALTH..

[@mayurranva8688]

I am nurse from indian if I start my process from now then wat would be expected time to land in usa ?

[@elizabethjoseph1766]

If i140 is approved how long it will take to reach us

[@basilkiliyanal7294]

Whether indian nurse working in Kuwait having oet can apply to usa

[@MymindW]

Do mental health nurses get a chance?

[@faizabensehila6289]

I am a nurse from Africa. Is it possible to participate? If yes, what is the first step to do? Someone to reply me please

[@7getrude]

How long does it take to migrate to USA as a nurse aide?

[@adaezeilonwa7841]

What if I’m an american citizen traine abroad(Italy)?

[@xphynxy2455]

I please help will I need a Lawyer or Immigration attorney ?

[@voiceofthewilderness]

Indian Nurses will get opportunity, if they pass NCLEX now?

[@someonesomeone313]

Oh dear god lol so long. So shearwater will wait so long for an overseas nurse?

[@nqobilegabela8382]

Can SA citizens apply?

[@Hope-jb1og]

What if im a internatinal student studying in the US, after I graduate can I just apply for a H1b possition?

[@EllieIshgv]

Do you get answer ??

[@Hope-jb1og]

@@EllieIshgv no

[@joe.s.]

Hello, my family immigration file is f3 , my priority date is current for date of filling and we received the welcome letter to pay the fees and AOS fees and documents. Then came the immigration ban. I am the principle applicant and my wife is a registered nurse with Cgfns and nclex certification. Can we be exempted from the ban when the date of final action becomes current ?

[@ShearwaterHealth]

Hi Jomon, thanks for your question! Unfortunately, we aren't involved in family-based sponsorship. Our expertise is in employment-based sponsorship which your wife would be eligible for as a nurse. The current immigration ban should only be temporary, but until it is lifted there aren’t any exemptions for the family-based category. You can monitor info on these two website: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration.html and www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/

[@PMJ4EVERR]

There are no updates to date (Sep 2020) No one knows what will happen next. It is projected they will make a decision sometime after January 2021.

[@javaidsaleem3704]

Can nurses travel the USA with I-140?

[@samikind8389]

You forgot the most important condition which is English language proficiency.

[@victobaranjan8729]

Sir..... I Got a call from passportusa recruitment company.... I ve my cgfns (2008),I have required experience, I must redo my IELTS since time lapsed.... Can I go ahead for interview

[@ShearwaterHealth]

Hi Victoba, feel free to apply on our website at swhealth.com/nurserecruitment to speak with one of our recruiters!

[@eternityandinfinity5292]

In this immigration includes the family (spouse and children) with the principal applicant? Thanks

[@ShearwaterHealth]

Yes! A spouse and dependent children are included.

[@kimv1987]

@@ShearwaterHealth if I am single, does it includes my parents?

[@danieldogah2759]

Hello Shearwater, It has been my dream to work as an RN in the US. But i have a Diploma in Nursing and done my 1 year rotation, from Ghana. Am I eligible to apply?

[@kdramabelle]

You are

[@danieldogah2759]

@@kdramabelle I emailed them, they told me I need a BSN. I was so sad.

[@maureenolike5005]

Do you accept UK nurses?

[@atoacheame-ewusi1973]

Please GPA requirements

[@joasitz9559]

Thank you Shearwater health for this informative script. For example someone passes NCLEX and didn't pass well IELTS, can he or she travel to work in America?

[@ShearwaterHealth]

The IELTS is a requirement for an EB3 visa, but you can retake the IELTS as many times as needed.

[@joasitz9559]

@@ShearwaterHealth great

[@dineshmarasinghe1161]

@@ShearwaterHealth Is IELTS mandatory for EB3 visa now? I heard Labor Certification process is waived these days.

[@ShearwaterHealth]

@@dineshmarasinghe1161 We don't do labor certification because we are Schedule A for the EB3. An English language proficiency test must still be passed whether IELTS or TOEFL.

[@dineshmarasinghe1161]

@@ShearwaterHealth Thanks for the information. Appreciate it

[@noatak6027]

Am a nurse from the UK who wants to work in the US as a nurse, is that possible?

[@Hope-jb1og]

yes, its for internatinal nurses

[@AshPorElMundo]

How does one find a petitioner?

[@ShearwaterHealth]

Hi Ashley, we are one of a few companies who petition international nurses to work in the U.S. If interested, we'd love to have you fill out an application at swhealth.com/nurserecruitment - you can also learn more about the process on that page.

[@bobjackson7598]

Nationality: Indian, presently in Qatar as RN. Can I apply. What all support you vl provide us#

[@jlo7204]

@bob. U must have passed nclex rn prior 2009. Cos usa is not taking any nclex passers after that year to till date due back logs of huge application. Qatar is great place to be with family. Govt hospitals pay decent salaries and u could live with family. In usa U may not save what u save right now in qatar due to tax /insuranance and other unavoidable financial commitments like houseloan/mortage and so own. So cheers buddy

[@martiliranza1704]

Do you sponsor international nurses?

[@manicabawse2867]

Help me I have my ielts overall band 8.0

[@ShearwaterHealth]

Hi Manica, you can apply at swhealth.com/nurserecruitment

[@todaysworldviews5030]

I'm a registered nurse living Jamaica. Can I apply and how can I do so?

[@ShearwaterHealth]

Yes! Please apply at swhealth.com/nurserecruitment - thank you for your interest!

[@miriamxyz8653]

Hello, is a toefl test also valid?

[@yashhh54]

Yes

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[@pamelagarcia952]

Hello! How long does this process usually takes?

[@ShearwaterHealth]

Hi Pamela! IT depends a lot on the country you're in, current priority dates, and whether you've taken the NCLEX, but we usually see a range between 16-36 months.

[@Parkwaytravel]

Hello! What is the difference between NCLEX and CGFNS certificate? Is it mandatory to take them both?

[@ShearwaterHealth]

Hi Jeffrey! The CGFNS exam is similar to the NCLEX, but the NCLEX is the one required to get a US RN license. A CES report is required by most boards in order to take the NCLEX. But it is not mandatory to take both the CGFNS and NCLEX.

[@Parkwaytravel]

Shearwater Health thank you! So basically depends on which state i’m going to work?

[@ShearwaterHealth]

@@Parkwaytravel The NCLEX is required for a license no matter which state you work in.

[@srijitadas3416]

Is gnm nurses has any opportunities? Please reply

[@ShearwaterHealth]

Hi Srijita, thank you for your question! We mostly focus on nurses with acute-care experience, but we always welcome experienced nurses to apply with us as hospital client needs may change. You can apply to talk to a recruiter at swhealth.com/nurserecruitment

[@ancyalson1288]

can indians apply?

[@colors4092]

Hi, i've finally decided to educate myself until i'm a Nurse Practitioner here in the Philippines. My cousin is a nurse in the US (but she graduated highschool and college in the US) so if possible i want to work there too. The only worry that I have is whether or not it will be a safe career by 2031. My plan is to: (1) Graduate Nursing school and pass the licensure exam; (2) Go straight to my Masteral for 2 years; (3) Have 2 years worth of work experience in the Philippines (please tell me if this number is sufficient as a nurse practitioner); (4) Land an application for a job and fulfill the requirements to work in the US (or the other way around) Please enlighten me. Is it better to be a Nurse graduate in my case rather than a Nurse Practitoner? Is it better to do my Masteral there in the US? I know you can't magically control the processes in the world but please tell me some part of my odds in the safety of the career there in the US. I'm an upcoming Senior in HS and it would truly lift a huge burden off of me if you spare a word or two.

[@ShearwaterHealth]

Hi SL Bernardo, We are excited to hear how eager you are to become a nurse/nurse practitioner in the U.S. - this is the excitement we look for in the nurses we hire! Currently, Shearwater focuses on hiring registered nurses, we have not yet placed a nurse practitioner. That being said, by the time you are ready to apply this could change. We have hired a few nurse practitioners in the past but placed them as registered nurses in the U.S. You should do what you think is best, but based on what we've seen we'd recommend focusing on obtaining your BSN first and obtain an RN role after graduating. We tend to hire nurses who are working as an RN in a tertiary facility with at least 150 beds. We mainly look for ICU, ER, and med-surg nurses because that is where the need is greatest in the U.S. If you are eager to come to the U.S. it may be better to look at master’s programs in the U.S. because there are more options and some masters programs achieved outside of the U.S. don’t transfer and may require retaking courses to complete your nurse practitioner program. We've had many nurses go on to become a nurse practitioner during or after completing their contract with Shearwater. By 2031, an RN or NP career in the U.S. will most likely still be a wonderful career that still needs great nurses. We actually anticipate the shortage growing over the next 10 years!

[@colors4092]

@@ShearwaterHealth Thank you very much! You truly made my day. I'm looking forward to the future, stay safe. 😍

[@nancynaushad922]

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[@elenasanchezpaez5005]

can people that do not have DACA apply ?

[@ShearwaterHealth]

Yes!

[@elenasanchezpaez5005]

Shearwater Health would I have to do the same process? And thank you

[@ShearwaterHealth]

@@elenasanchezpaez5005 All our nurses go through the same process. The difference is how your nationality impacts the timeline of the immigration process, but we advise all our nurses on the best steps to take.

[@davidgreek1703]

Hello

[@anunepal7908]

I have passed my NCLEX and trying for eb3 visa! Can i take my in laws with me through eb3 visa if not how long will it take to make it possible?

[@ShearwaterHealth]

Hi Anu, only spouses and dependent children can be on the eb3 visa with the worker. The length of time will depend on what country you're from.

[@anunepal7908]

@@ShearwaterHealth And what about our parents. Is there any way to take our parents in future from Nepal!

[@ShearwaterHealth]

Parents would have to be sponsored separately once you are in the U.S. and become legal citizens.

[@LinLin-rl1qk]

Jade must not be an Indian or Chinese.

[@luzhernan120]

What is age limit for nurses?

[@ShearwaterHealth]

Hi Luz! There is no age limit. We consider experience, credentials, and a good fit with our hospital clients.

[@Kr-Lidartech]

This video is not for indians.