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H-1C: Work Visa for Foreign Registered Nurses
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The H-1C visa allows foreign registered nurses to work in the United States for up to three years. Since obtaining a green card can take several years, this visa is an option for nurses who want to work in the U.S. while awaiting permanent residency approval.
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Advantages
- You do not have to maintain foreign residence or show intent to return to your home country to obtain the visa.
- Your children can stay with you and attend school during your H-1C status.
- You can travel outside of the U.S. (with valid visa) during your H-1C status.
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Limitations
- Only 500 H-1C Visas are granted per year.
- Employment is limited to areas which have been designated as "Health Professional Shortage Areas" by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Eligibility
To qualify for H-1C status, you must:
- have a full and unrestricted nurse's license in your home country or have received nursing education in the U.S.
- have passed the CGFNS or have a full and unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in the state in which you will be employed
- be eligible to practice as a registered nurse in the state of your intended employment immediately upon your admission to the U.S.
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Sponsoring Medical Facility
The sponsoring hospital/employer must (among other requirements):
- be located in a Health Professional Shortage Area
- be a "Subpart D" hospital (under the Social Security Act)
- have at least 190 acute care beds
- be reimbursed by Medicare for at least 35% of acute care inpatient days
- be reimbursed by Medicaid for at least 28% of acute care inpatient days
- pat at least the same wage paid to similarly employed U.S. registered nurses
- take steps to recruit and retain U.S. registered nurses
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