1. 1. Law Offices of Carl Shusterman US Immigration for Registered Nurses Free Legal Assistance Attorney Carl Shusterman www.shusterman.com (213) 623-4592 x0
2. 2. Law Offices of Carl Shusterman Temporary Visas for RNs A Brief History H-1 (1952-89) H-1A (1990-95) No Temporary Visa Category for All RNs TNs for Canadian/Mexican RNs H-1B Visas BSN must be minimum entry requirement
3. 3. Law Offices of Carl Shusterman Procedure for Temporary Visas TNs Simple for Canadians More Complex for Mexicans (Visa Required) H-1Bs Submit Labor Condition Application to DOL Submit Petition (I-129) to Immigration Service Change Status if RN in US Non-immigrant visa if RN is abroad
4. 4. Law Offices of Carl Shusterman Wage & Posting Requirements Obtain Prevailing Wage Determination from State Labor Department Non-Union Hospitals Posting for 10 business days (Monday Friday only) Unionized Hospitals Serve posting notice on bargaining representative Wait 30 days, then submit petition to Immigration Service
5. 5. Law Offices of Carl Shusterman Green Cards for RNs Residing In the US Submit I-140 to USCIS, I-485 when PD is Current RN must have CGFNS, NCLEX or License Ability to Pay Letter from CFO Work (EAD) and Travel Permits (AP) When Must VisaScreen Be Submitted?
6. 6. Law Offices of Carl Shusterman Green Cards for RNs Residing Outside the U.S. Submit Visa Petition (I-140) to USCIS Include Ability to Pay Letter CGFNS or NCLEX or RN license required CGFNS/NCLEX Sites Abroad National Visa Center (Portsmouth, NH) U.S. Embassy or Consulate Final Interview
7. 7. Law Offices of Carl Shusterman VisaScreen Certificate Evaluation of Education, Training, Licensure and Experience Performed by CGFNS Competency in Oral & Written English Performed by IELTS, TOEFL & TOEIC Exemptions: English Examinations
8. 8. Law Offices of Carl Shusterman RNs: How to Keep Current US Immigration Guide for RNs Free E-Mail Immigration Newsletter Social Media: Facebook, Google+, etc. Downloadable Immigration Forms Access to Job Offers in US Need Job Offer? egarcia@shusterman.com
9. 9. Law Offices of Carl Shusterman Free Immigration Help! We are Here to Help You No Need to Schedule a Legal Consultation Our Hospitals Pay Our Fees Some Pay Relocation Fees as Well Send you resume, copy of your license, etc. to egarcia@shusterman.com