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The EB-3 employment-based immigrant visa category is one of the primary pathways for internationally educated nurses to obtain lawful permanent residence in the United States. This article explains how the EB-3 category works, what Schedule A designation means for nurses, and what the process generally involves.
Read ArticleVisaScreen is a credential verification program administered by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). This article explains what VisaScreen is, who needs it, and how it fits into the nurse immigration process.
Read ArticleThe H-1B visa is commonly associated with technology and specialty occupations. This article examines whether registered nurses qualify for H-1B status and what alternatives may be available.
Read ArticleThe TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican citizens under the USMCA trade agreement. This article explains whether nurses qualify for TN status and what the process involves.
Read ArticleThe NCLEX examination is a requirement for nursing licensure in the United States. This article explains how NCLEX fits into the nurse immigration process and what internationally educated nurses need to know.
Read ArticleInternationally educated nurses have several potential immigration pathways to work in the United States. This article provides an overview of the main options and the factors that affect which pathway may be appropriate.
Read ArticleMany internationally educated nurses have spouses and children who may be eligible to accompany or follow them to the United States. This article explains how family-member immigration works in the nurse immigration context.
Read ArticleNurse immigration cases can be affected by a range of delays — some predictable, some not. This article identifies common sources of delay and what nurses and employers can do to reduce the risk of avoidable setbacks.
Read ArticleSponsoring an internationally educated nurse for U.S. immigration is a significant legal and operational commitment. This article outlines what healthcare employers should understand before beginning the sponsorship process.
Read ArticleSuccessful nurse immigration requires coordinating three distinct processes: immigration, credentialing, and licensure. This article explains how these processes interact and why coordination matters.
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