Registered Nurse for H1-B Visa.

[BenT]

Is it possible for an RN to get an H1-B visa. What is the current status on it. Please let me know. Thank You

[BenT]

Is it possible for an RN to get an H1-B visa. What is the current status on it. Please let me know. Thank You

[HBKHBK]

I'd say the chances are very slim.

But getting the Visa is actually not up to you fully,its to the employer who would want to sponser you etc

[templar]

It is my understanding that people in medical profession is eligible for special category of visa as long as you agree to sign for serving in a remote part of US.

[Theone]

There are sites specialising in this, I do not have a link to hand but a search should produce the info.

allnurses? rings a bell.

I thought you could go straight to GC, problem I seem to remember at the moment is that the special category has been suspended so you are in with everybody else.

Being a RN is usually a good move to go anywhere.

[marmaduk]

That would be the H1-C visa...but it was suspended sometime back in 2005. If the OP is citizen of Canada or Mexico, the TN visa is another venue to try.

[Sugarpuff]

Problem with this is that an RN is NOT required to have a Bachelors degree, the only exception to this is North Dakota (I believe). Some will argue with this but if you doubt me, check your state Nursing Board/ Ask if you can become an RN without a BA or BS

The H-1B requires the beneficiary to have a Bachelors degree AND for the position named to require at least a Bachelors degree.