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Nurse Work Visa

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General Information about Registered Nurse Work Visa: In the past 20 years, the Registered Nurse Work Visa classification was changed many times. The Nursing Relief Act of 1989 created the H-1A Visa classification. However, it was terminated on September 1, 1995. In 1999, the United States faced a shortage in nurses. The H-1C Nurse Visa Classification was created.

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Overview of the Work Visas Available to Nurses
Information about the H-1A and H-1C Visas that have been discontinued
Information about coming to America as a registered nursing assistant
H-1B Work Visa overview
TN NAFTA Work Visa overview
How to apply for a nurse work visa
Work Visa Interview Information
Work Visa Extension Information
How to fill out the application forms

Additional Information

How to get H-4/TD Visas For Your Spouse and Children
How to Apply at a U.S. Consulate
How to change your status in the U.S.
List of Documents Required
Information about Filing Fees
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
List of all USCIS Offices in the Nation
Directory of U.S. Consulates and Embassies
How to get the most recent United States immigration forms

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The eligibility requirements for H-1B visas:

The petitioning employer must hire a foreign registered nurse (RN) in order to allow them to work as a specialist nurse. While general RNs won’t be eligible for Visa status, some specialized nursing jobs will require a bachelor’s degree or higher to enter. These positions are likely to satisfy the H-1B Visa requirements. Additional requirements include a license to practice in the state, a degree, experience, and expertise.

Requirements for TN Visa eligibility:

NAFTA-approved professions also include registered nurses. A TN Visa can only be obtained by citizens of Canada and Mexico. The H-1B Visa classification is available for all nationals.

Through the Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Act of 1999, the United States Congress authorized the H-1C Nurse Work Visa program. The H-1C Visa classification was cancelled on June 13, 2005.

The United States does not currently have a specific nurse visa. There are two options for foreigners who wish to become registered nurses in the United States:

H-1B Visa for Skilled Workers
TN NAFTA Employment Visa (only for Canadian and Mexican citizens).