Chat For Nurses: H-1C's, TN's and Permanent Residence

with Carl Shusterman, Esq.

Quick & Easy FAQ Style Recap

Question #1: Who's eligible for an H1C Visa? 
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Question #2:   I'm studying for my BSN in the US how do I go about finding an employer to sponsor me for a permanent visa? Are there any agencies?
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Question #3:  My wife is on H-4 now and is going to take CGFNS exam this summer. If she passes the exam and receives her CGFNS certificate, will it be sufficient to apply for the permanent residence? Does she need to find an employer first? Does she need a VisaScreen too?
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Question #4:  Will there be a problem if I'm holding an H4 visa if I would take the NCLEX-RN exam?
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Question #5: What is Schedule A?
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Question #6: On TN nearly 5 yrs. Was 1st staff RN to be turned down for labor cert. for H-1b in Northwest. Ready to file I-140. My hospital is not eligible for H-1C. My TN expires Dec. 2. What do I do if my I-140 is not processed--do I file an extension via mail for the TN with Nebraska so I don't leave the USA? Will I lose my TN & be in trouble. Out of work?
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Question #7: Is RN still in group 1 list now?  
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Question # 8: Providing that RN does not need EAD, how long does it take to obtain GN? Consular process vs. AOS (from H-4)?
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Question #9: How do I as an RN on LULAC get a green card?
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Question #10:  How do I find the shortage area?
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Question #11: When should I submit a VisaScreen certificate for nurses?
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Question #12:  What is the best way for a nurse to file, through AOS or consular process?
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Question #13:  What about nurses who will be entering for the 1st time on their green card? How do I take the NCLEX if I'm not in the US?
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Question #14:  What is the VisaScreen certificate?
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Question #15: I am in US now on H-4. Where and how to obtain VisaScreen certificate and is this certificate enough for applying for permanent residence?
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Question #16:  I thought Sec 343 says that nurses must have a full unencumbered license to enter with an immigrant visa. If the NCLEX hasn't been taken before entering the US for employment, how can an interim permit to practice be considered fully unencumbered?
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