International nurses who want to experience new career success in America must obtain a nursing visa to enter the country. But don't worry, O'Grady Peyton International will help you take care of all the details in the process.
US Nursing Visa and Licensure
Permanent Residency US Visa for Nurses
Once you have passed your NCLEX-RN exam, we’ll begin the permanent residency and nursing visa screening process.
- O’Grady Peyton International will sponsor you and your immediate family members to become legal permanent residents (Green Cards holder).
- This will let you, your spouse and your children under the age of 21 to legally live and work in America.
- Your immigration coordinator specialist will help you complete all the required documentation for the USCIS and will be available to support you throughout the process.
What Are the Requirements to Work as a Nurse in the USA
Working as a nurse in the United States involves meeting specific requirements, especially for international nurses. These requirements ensure that all nurses possess the necessary education, licensure, and skills to provide high-quality patient care. Requirements includes: CGFNS requirements, VisaScreen requirements for nurses, and NCLEX requirements for international nurses.
Visa Screen™ Certificate
The Visa Screen certificate provides evidence that you have completed a required screening program to qualify for a Permanent Residency visa for nursing employment in America. O’Grady Peyton International will handle all the paperwork and documentation required for your nursing visa screening.
US Nursing Visa FAQ
Obtain Your Visa
Throughout the program, your recruiter will discuss the locations available to you and any family members under 21 who you plan to bring with you to the country. As your sponsor, O'Grady Peyton will then arrange your Permanent Residency Visa (Green Card), take care of all the details, and begin the process of getting you to America.
How does the nursing visa process work?
When you take the NCLEX exam, we will meet with you to discuss the process of applying for your permanent residency visa, including the VisaScreenSM certificate. O’Grady Peyton will pay for the initial filing fee for your visa and will help you with the necessary visa requirements and paperwork throughout the process.
What is VisaScreen certification?
VisaScreen certification is a process to ensure you have the necessary qualifications to work in America. During the visa screening, your skills will be compared to the minimal skills required in education, licensing, and the English language. Nurses who have graduated from a college or university in Australia, Barbados, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, South Africa, Trinidad & Tobago, the United Kingdom, & the US, don’t have to meet the English language requirement. Once you have passed the VisaScreen, you will be given a certificate that we will submit to the American embassy or consular office as part of your permanent residency application.
Is there a cost for the Visa Screen certificate?
O’Grady Peyton International will pay the cost for your VisaScreen application. If you require any additional training from your school of nursing or English language training to meet the minimum standards for the VisaScreen, the costs will be your responsibility.
What type of nursing visa or nursing license do I need to work in America?
You will need a permanent residency visa (also known as a Green Card) and a U.S. RN license.
Why do I need a permanent residency nursing visa?
A permanent residency visa lets you legally live and work in America on a permanent basis. Your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 will also qualify for permanent residency visas.