Passing your NCLEX license as a Filipino registered nurse gets you one step closer to the American nursing job of your dreams. But what comes after your NCLEX exam? In this article we provide a guide to getting your Green Card through nursing, including how to find the best agency for Filipino nurses who want to work in the USA.
After passing your NCLEX-RN
Congratulations on passing your NCLEX exam! This is one of the most vital achievements in your plans to become a Filipino nurse in the USA. There is a strong demand in the United States for qualified international nurses. As a result, there are plenty of Green Card sponsorship nursing jobs to choose from. Your NCLEX license unlocks American nursing jobs – so let’s help you get there.
Find the best nurse staffing agency for your needs
There are several nurse recruitment agencies that can help you with nursing Green Card sponsorship. We recommend you take the time to fully research your options, so you can make an informed decision. While every nurse recruiting company will have to undergo the same U.S. immigration process when applying for your EB-3 visa, it’s worth looking at the options that set them apart in other ways. Take into consideration feedback from other nurses, for example, as well as salary, assignment locations, and any fees you may be expected to pay.
Why choose Conexus as your USA nursing agency?
Conexus MedStaff has been the international nursing recruitment agency of choice for thousands of registered nurses since 2010. We have helped obtain EB-3 visas for nurses from around the world, giving them permanent residency in the USA. Our Green Card nursing jobs come with no fees; we pay for your immigration, relocation and licensing costs, and much more.
What we offer is more than just a contract to start working in the United States. We pride ourselves on being a partner at every step of your journey. As part of the Conexus community, you’ll receive the ongoing support of our in-house experts in nurse immigration services while your Green Card process is underway. You’ll also have access to free continued education units to help with career growth, a personalized education pathway to work towards your professional goals, continued support throughout your contract and more. You can read more about our offering for international nurses here.
Pathway to an EB-3 visa for nurses
There are many stages involved in the U.S. immigration process for international nurses. Your chosen nursing agency will help you with these. International nurses who sign a contract with Conexus receive extensive support through each of the following steps, which are based on the immigration journey you’ll experience as part of our community.
Begin gathering documents needed for the immigration process.
I-140 immigration petition filed; this will capture your Priority Date. There are several things to do while waiting for your Priority Date to become current, including:
Work on English language proficiency. You are required to pass an English test to be issued a Green Card.
Start learning what it’s like to work as a nurse in the USA; chances are it’s quite different to the hospital environments you’ve worked in elsewhere in the world.
Build your professional skillset in ways that will help you achieve your professional goals in the United States.
Learn more about life in the USA in general.
Interview with a hospital facility and receive a job offer to work there.
Credentialing and licensing begins so you are fully endorsed and eligible to work at your future assignment location.
Attend your U.S. Embassy interview when your Priority Date is current. When you pass, your visa approval is issued.
Pack your bags, because you’re ready to deploy to the USA!
Arrive in the United States and start living your version of the American dream.
Bear in mind that no two immigration journeys for Filipino nurses are the same, especially when you take retrogression into consideration. The best international nursing recruitment agencies in the USA will guide you through every step. At Conexus, we believe in making your U.S. immigration journey as straightforward as possible, while being transparent and honest with you from day one. We want you to achieve your ambition of being a Filipino nurse in the USA, and are here to support you, guide you, and set you up for success in your new life in the United States.
Are you a registered nurse looking to start a new career in the U.S.? Apply now to find out how we can help!