OPT EMPLOYMENT AND VISA SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM FOR RNs and PTs

I am presently in Dallas fortworth,TX usa with H4 visa and recently i got Texas RN License,if anyone tell me about hospital sponsorship in Dallas fort worth area.

Hello Kavitha,

Unfortunately at this time, it is very difficult to find a visa sponsor as an RN. Your situation is even worse because your dependent visa does not allow you to work.

Once retrogression lifts, and visas become available, you may be able to find a visa sponsor. Keep in mind that your chances are better if you are willing to relocate.

Thanks,
Justin Bass

Jill Harris in Pompano Beach, Florida said: Actually, Kavitha, I work for a firm that can do that for you. We have contracts with hospitals in Texas. It would a permanent position with the hospital and they would pay for your visa. Please email me at usa@hclplc.com To find more about our firm go to www.hcl-america.com

Hello Jill, Kavitha,

How is it possible that HCL can provide employment to Kavitha who is on an H4 visa? The H4 category is not work eligible therefore she cannot work in the US. Further, there are no employment based visas available for nurses due to retrogression (since October 2006). So how is it possible that an HCL client hospital can obtain visa sponsorship at a time where no one else cans sponsor? Are they cap exempt? If so, there are many nurses on this forum that could benefit from your service.

Thanks,
Justin Bass
Velocity Healthcare

Justin Bass in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania said: Hello Jill, Kavitha,

How is it possible that HCL can provide employment to Kavitha who is on an H4 visa? The H4 category is not work eligible therefore she cannot work in the US. Further, there are no employment based visas available for nurses due to retrogression (since October 2006). So how is it possible that an HCL client hospital can obtain visa sponsorship at a time where no one else cans sponsor? Are they cap exempt? If so, there are many nurses on this forum that could benefit from your service.

Thanks,
Justin Bass
Velocity Healthcare

Thanks for your inquiry Justin. There are hospitals in the country that are bringing nurses in with bachelors degrees on other visas besides an I140. If any nurses would like assistance with these opportunities we would be more than happy to assist them. We are a ethical firm that was founded by a nurse and 50% of our recruiters are clinicians including myself, I was a social worker prior to entering this field.

Warm Regards,
Jill

Hello Jill,

I think it would benefit us all if you let the forum know what other types of visas nurses are eligible for. H1B is capped for the year and cap exempt institutions are rare to sponsor H1Bs for RNs due to approval difficulty. There are the following 14 hospitals (that I know of) as eligible for H1C but they don't seem to be sponsoring at this time:

1. Beaumont Regional Medical Center, Beaumont, Texas
2. Beverly Hospital, Montebello, California
3. Doctors Medical Center, Modesto, California
4. Elizabeth General Medical Center, Elizabeth, New Jersey
5. Fairview Park Hospital, Dublin, Georgia
6. Lutheran Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri
7. McAllen Medical Center, McAllen, Texas
8. Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland
9. Mercy Regional Medical Center, Laredo, Texas
10. Peninsula Hospital Medical Center, Far Rockaway, New York
11. Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Lumberton, North Carolina
12. Southwest General Hospital, San Antonio, Texas
13. St. Bernard Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
14. Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, Texas

We have also been exploring the J-Visa rout but have not heard of any success stories for nurses.

Thanks,
Justin Bass
Velocity Healthcare

Jill Harris in Pompano Beach, Florida said: Actually, Kavitha, I work for a firm that can do that for you. We have contracts with hospitals in Texas. It would a permanent position with the hospital and they would pay for your visa. Please email me at usa@hclplc.com To find more about our firm go to www.hcl-america.com

Hello Jill, Thanks for your hopeful reply.I will contact you through my yahoo email id.

Hellow Jill,

Does your firm have any contracts with hospitals in California or New York? I am currently in a BSN/MSN program on F-1 visa and am thinking about my options.. Thank you.

Jill Harris in Pompano Beach, Florida said: Thanks for your inquiry Justin. There are hospitals in the country that are bringing nurses in with bachelors degrees on other visas besides an I140. If any nurses would like assistance with these opportunities we would be more than happy to assist them. We are a ethical firm that was founded by a nurse and 50% of our recruiters are clinicians including myself, I was a social worker prior to entering this field.

Warm Regards,
Jill

HI Jill, sorry, we are brand new to this. I just read all this and I am confused, that it seems difficult to work in USA as a R.N. Nurse. Our daughter started nursing school in Florida and was told that if she made her bachelor it is easy to stay and work. Hospitals will offer her right away a place and a green card. Is this correct or not. Hope you can help me stop worrying.

I am graduating from a nursing school in May (2 year program in RN) and I have a B.S in biology from an US university. I completed my OPT after getting the B.S. and I am not sure if I qualify for another OPT after an associate degree. I would like some feedback on how to go about getting a job/visa/green card in California or nearby states.

I'm an RN in florida. I got my licence 8 months ago. My actual status is also an H4, and I will LOVE to work, specially in a hospital, but if it has to be in a doctors office I'll take too. I dont know what to do or where to search info about this. Does any one know if there is any hospital around miami or broward that is offering sponsors?

As far as I was told, if you are a R.N. it is very easy to get a job offer in a hospital and they offer you soon a green card so you stay.

I hope for you and me that this is true!

My fiancee is a soldier with the U.S Army and I have been planning on relocating to the U.S for years, however due to personal issues on his end the K1 visa isn't an immediate option for me. As an RN in Australia, I have been searching for other ways to get across to the U.S.A and had planned on simply travelling on a tourist visa in the hope that I could get employment sponsorship? I have no idea how the cap sits for the H1A/H1B visa's at the moment but am very very eager to explore this possibility with ANYONE!

Many thanks,
Vanessa
vnolan79@gmail.com

Kavitha in Fort Worth, Texas said: I am presently in Dallas fortworth,TX usa with H4 visa and recently i got Texas RN License,if anyone tell me about hospital sponsorship in Dallas fort worth area.

Hey kavitha... I am Pooja here from India and i came to US 2years back and i am on H4 just like u .... i am having doubts as i can do my further studies on RN with my visa or i need to change my visa?? i am in same stage as ur in.... could u help me out with my doubts??? and can i work immidiately after i am finished with my studies?? plz respond me soon.....

Jill Harris in Pompano Beach, Florida said: Thanks for your inquiry Justin. There are hospitals in the country that are bringing nurses in with bachelors degrees on other visas besides an I140. If any nurses would like assistance with these opportunities we would be more than happy to assist them. We are a ethical firm that was founded by a nurse and 50% of our recruiters are clinicians including myself, I was a social worker prior to entering this field.

Warm Regards,
Jill

Hey Jill,

I am POOJA... i am on H4 visa and i have doubts as can i study my RN course?? as i am not allowed to work??? and even if i convert my visa can i work ?? and how soon can i start processing my green card???

Pooja in Toledo, Ohio said: Hey kavitha... I am Pooja here from India and i came to US 2years back and i am on H4 just like u .... i am having doubts as i can do my further studies on RN with my visa or i need to change my visa?? i am in same stage as ur in.... could u help me out with my doubts??? and can i work immidiately after i am finished with my studies?? plz respond me soon.....

Hi pooja,R u Indian nurse?,you can do the NCLEX-RN exam,without change your visa.But if u r plan for the higher study i think u have to change your visa in to F1-Student visa,college will help you to change this visa an in this visa u can work 20 hours/week.But instead of that u have to get US RN license from any one of the state.presently retrogression is going on so now we r in the situation is difficult change our visa status in to workpermit.Hopefully March-May we will come to know whether it will end or still continue.If it ends we can get a chance to change our visa in to work permit.
prior to that u have to get a RN license and visascreen certificate in your hand.I dont know about your stage,can u tell me ........How many yrs experience do u have? and did u finish your IELTS?.Reply me.

Kavitha in Fort Worth, Texas said: Hi pooja,R u Indian nurse?,you can do the NCLEX-RN exam,without change your visa.But if u r plan for the higher study i think u have to change your visa in to F1-Student visa,college will help you to change this visa an in this visa u can work 20 hours/week.But instead of that u have to get US RN license from any one of the state.presently retrogression is going on so now we r in the situation is difficult change our visa status in to workpermit.Hopefully March-May we will come to know whether it will end or still continue.If it ends we can get a chance to change our visa in to work permit.
prior to that u have to get a RN license and visascreen certificate in your hand.I dont know about your stage,can u tell me ........How many yrs experience do u have? and did u finish your IELTS?.Reply me.

i have 2+ yrs of experience in microbiology and lab technician .....i have done my bachelors in microbiology from mumbai (INDIA)AND MY PG-DMLT post graduation of diploma in medical lab technician... i have not done any US studies...... i will like to know what should i do further??? can u suggest me anything??? shud i persue my studies in RN?? do u think its worth?? i shuold wait for dates to get current??? and can u let me know what is visa screen certificate??

Vanessa Nolan in Glen Waverley, Australia said: My fiancee is a soldier with the U.S Army and I have been planning on relocating to the U.S for years, however due to personal issues on his end the K1 visa isn't an immediate option for me. As an RN in Australia, I have been searching for other ways to get across to the U.S.A and had planned on simply travelling on a tourist visa in the hope that I could get employment sponsorship? I have no idea how the cap sits for the H1A/H1B visa's at the moment but am very very eager to explore this possibility with ANYONE!

Many thanks,
Vanessa
vnolan79@gmail.com

Vanessa

The H-1B filing for Quota for FY 2010 (start date from October 1st 2009) will start from April 1st 2009. Normally the quota runs out on day 1 or week 1 itself so you may want to hurry on H -1B filing if you are looking at that option. Assuming you are an Australian national, you may want to try for a E-3 Visa also.

Pooja in Toledo, Ohio said: i have 2+ yrs of experience in microbiology and lab technician .....i have done my bachelors in microbiology from mumbai (INDIA)AND MY PG-DMLT post graduation of diploma in medical lab technician... i have not done any US studies...... i will like to know what should i do further??? can u suggest me anything??? shud i persue my studies in RN?? do u think its worth?? i shuold wait for dates to get current??? and can u let me know what is visa screen certificate??

Hi pooja,I dont have any idea about DMLT related jobs here,but if u want to do the nursing education either u have do study diploma in nursing(three years) or BSc in nursing(4years) course.After that u have to do the NCLEX-RN exam,it is the state license exam and it is eligible to do only after finishing the nursing programme.

Hi Pooja ,

You can study Bachelor in Nursing or Assoicate in Nursing to become RN in USA
you can do that in 1 years ( in accerlated programme ) means in one year yu can
be an RN . I dont know in how many months yu get green card form then
v kavtitha

Justin Bass in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania said: Hello Kavitha,

Unfortunately at this time, it is very difficult to find a visa sponsor as an RN. Your situation is even worse because your dependent visa does not allow you to work.

Once retrogression lifts, and visas become available, you may be able to find a visa sponsor. Keep in mind that your chances are better if you are willing to relocate.

Thanks,
Justin Bass

Hi Justin ,

How long it will take to get green card for nurses , once they apply .
1 year or more ?

v kavitha

Dear Mister or Madam

My name is liane brauer. I come from Germany -Berlin. I am visite to my boyfriend in Reidsville North carolina for 3 months . I am German nurse , I search a sponsor for a work visa for the US in north carolina.

yours sincerely
liane Brauer

hi all, i am a nurse in New York, originally from India,
i have a EAD, my wife is a doctor yet to get into a residency in USA
can she get a visa to work as a resident in US based on my EAD/Green card ?

my fiance is about to finish her school here in germany to be a nurse. I have to pcs to florida soon. how hard is it for her to get a job as a nurse in the states. She already has her u.s. citizenship.

Hello, I am currently in indiana,but my state of licensure is in illinois,I am already done with my ielts and visascreen certification. I am willing to relocate anywhere,willing to sign up for a reasonable number of years employment contract.I am hoping to find a hospital who will sponsor someone who is under a B2 visa.

Jill Harris in Pompano Beach, Florida said: Actually, Kavitha, I work for a firm that can do that for you. We have contracts with hospitals in Texas. It would a permanent position with the hospital and they would pay for your visa. Please email me at usa@hclplc.com To find more about our firm go to www.hcl-america.com

Hi Jill,
I am an RN that have unrestricted RN license. Have been working for more than 1 year now in a hospital (CA). I can renew my EAD each year due to my witholding status. I have been in EAD for the last 7 years now. I need a petition from a hospital to get my GC..your advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot...

I have passed IELTS,CGFNS and applied for RN.Now i m waiting for RN exam.Can anyone tell me how long i need to wait for visa screen?

yunita herawati in Colton, California said: Hi Jill,
I am an RN that have unrestricted RN license. Have been working for more than 1 year now in a hospital (CA). I can renew my EAD each year due to my witholding status. I have been in EAD for the last 7 years now. I need a petition from a hospital to get my GC..your advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot...

Hi, Yunita.
I was reading your post and it will be very helpful to know how can we renew our opt visa every year.

Please kindly guide through it. My visa is expiring soon.

Thanks in advance.

hi iam prabha , can someone give me proper guidence....?iam a medical graduate from india,iam on f1 visa, can i study registered nurse program in usa?is there any college that can provide me i20? what am i supposed to do first?do i have to get credentials?plz help me.....

Hi,

My name is Sarvani,and iam on H4 visa( dependent visa). iam basically an Economics student with masters and research degree in hand, iam intrested in nursing field,if i finish my course in nursing (LPN etc) what will be my work status, on which visa i will be working. can you please help me out with information. is ther any seperate vis afor Nursing field.

I am a recent graduate of ADN, passed NCLEX, on OPT effective as of July 1st, 2009. Also have a B.S. in biology from an U.S. university. I am looking for sponsorship and any info would be appreciated.

I am interested in critical care, and ER, however would gladly consider any others that could lead to those fields.

Thank you,

NN

Kavitha in Fort Worth, Texas said: I am presently in Dallas fortworth,TX usa with H4 visa and recently i got Texas RN License,if anyone tell me about hospital sponsorship in Dallas fort worth area.

How were you able to get a license with that kind of visa? I have tried to apply but they keep telling me that I should be under an F1 in order for me to be accepted in the upper division nursing as they would have to be able to provide enough documents during clinicals. I'm also in the DFW area.

Claudia in Hollywood, Florida said: I'm an RN in florida. I got my licence 8 months ago. My actual status is also an H4, and I will LOVE to work, specially in a hospital, but if it has to be in a doctors office I'll take too. I dont know what to do or where to search info about this. Does any one know if there is any hospital around miami or broward that is offering sponsors?

How were you able to study itself? I was trying but I haven't found a school that would take me in because I have an H4. I have only completed my first two years (transfer degree) but I can't enter a nursing program because of this visa. Please, please help.

Hi,

All this information is very interesting. I am a RN with a year of experience. I worked for the year under OPT and now I'm back in school to complete the BSN. I am looking for employment and sponsorship, however i have had little luck. I am willing to relocate. Any Suggestions?

Kimberly
k.laforce@yahoo.com

hi, i am a registered nurse and have taken and passed the nclex and IELTS and obtained a visa screen certificate. but i am holding a B2 visa,does anybody knows an agency or hospital who can sponsor me as a RN or nurse educator? thanks..

Hi .. I am a RN with TN license. I got it almost a month ago. I am on OPT and have been looking for a job on the internet. it is harder than I thought. I am willing to work anywhere in USA. As an Asian RN, even though I graduated in USA, it is really hard to find a nursing job and sponsorship for my work visa. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.
ksukkim@gmail.com

Hi everyone! My sister is an RN and just recently passed the NCLEX exam. She has a tourist visa and has visited us here a couple of times. I was wondering about where to go about getting her a working visa, if there's no problem getting her here. Thanks a lot!

hi i just read abut something that u post online for visas sponsorship i want to know if its still valid im currently an RN. thanks
anoushka2707@hotmail.com

Hi,
I am on a student visa. I recently passed NCLEX RN exam. How do I go about finding a job?

hello everybody i think all of us here are nurses waiting for visas since a long time
the thing is that we spent a lot of money with all the process when we took all the exams, the different steps at CGFNS, The Nclex exam etc...
so i was woundering why at the end of the process , immigrationis stopping us and everything, well because they allow everybody to get payed with our money and then with hospitals money when they sponsorship us and then they block everything with so calle dretrogression which is not logic since there is a nurse shortage in the us. so my point is that we need to notify all the nurses abroad like us not to take anymore step with CGFNS and NCLEX and hospitals , because it has to go both ways, they cant just take our money we can also stand together and stop them at the begining to take nurses money as we all know nurses abroad have a low income
let me know if you want to gather and start a website where we will take action and fianlly say the truth to all the nurses worldwide . best regards; GABRIELLE

hello everybody
i have this article and a very interesting website to make you understand more about immigrationa nd about how impossible it is to immigrate right now to the us before minimum seven years

my advice : dont waste too much on it if you are not ready
here is the article:

While the backlog reduction efforts of USCIS and DOL and the new PERM process for Labor Certifications have received much commendation from all corners, the paradoxical result of this increased efficiency is that many foreign nationals will have to wait for many years to receive the coveted American Green Card.

take care

here is the website who will tell you all the truth

www.visapro.com/Immigration-Articles/?a=327&z=63

better to know this and to start telling your nurses friends what to expect
cos no visas were delivered since 2002 , maybe a lift of retrogression was made in 2007 but that was it . since then NO GREEN CARD FOR NURSES HAS BEEN ISSUED , EVEN FOR NURSES WHO APPLIED BEFORE 2005 AND FOR EITHER CATEGORY EB3 OR HIB, NO GREEN CARD AT ALL

i dont mean to be rude and i apologize if i sound like that , i mean well i just dont want nurses foreigners like me to spend a lot of time and money and be aware that they will have to wait a very very long time

anyways check the website above and see for yourselves

Hi

I leave in Dallas, TX and currently on Student Visa, Studying RN at Dallas Community college. I will be finishing my Nuring this December'09. and I need to find a hospital who can offer me OPT on my student Visa.

Do you know any hospitals which i can approch?
I am ready to move in to any Texas location.

Thanks

Hi Ekta,

Just read your comments and would appreciate if you can address my question.

I am a nursing student on student visa and will be doing OPT soon. But I have two questions;--

1. For how many years a nurse can do OPT one to two???
2. For how many years do you get licence to practice on OPT after clearing NCLEX.

I heard that a student need to be a citizen or resident of USA to get a license. Is that true?? If so how do you get license to work as a RN on OPT? Did you get your licence immediately as soon as you applied it? What documents do you need to submit as a proof that even though you are not a citizen you can legally work in US?

KINDLY LET ME KNOW

Thanks

DT

prabha jayakumar in houston, Texas said: hi iam prabha , can someone give me proper guidence....?iam a medical graduate from india,iam on f1 visa, can i study registered nurse program in usa?is there any college that can provide me i20? what am i supposed to do first?do i have to get credentials?plz help me.....

HI Prabha,

This is Rakesh patel. I have same situation I am also medical graduate from india. I am Planning to study Master of science in Nursing and got admission in DePaul University, chicago. If you want to study in nursing field, there are many university offering master degree in nursing for non nursing field people.
You can apply for master degree in Nursing in UIC, Rush University and DePaul Universiy MSN program then go for NCLEX.