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EB-3 Visa Program

The EB-3 Visa is an employment-based visa that offers permanent residency in the United States for skilled workers and professionals, providing a direct path to a green card. Registered Nurses are among the eligible professions for this visa, making it an ideal choice for an international nurse seeking to build a career in the US through long-term employment opportunities.

EB-3 Visa Advantages:

Permanent Residency: The EB-3 visa grants permanent resident status in the United States, allowing the holder to live and work there indefinitely.
Family Sponsorship: The holder can bring their spouse and unmarried children under 21 to the U.S. on derivative visas.
Job Opportunities: Once the Green Card holder has completed the agreed-upon term with their U.S. employer (Interstaff), they can live and work anywhere in the U.S.
Path to Citizenship: After five years of permanent residency, the holder may be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship.

Interstaff’s Offerings & Requirements:

We offer a designated Processing Officer to provide guidance throughout your entire EB-3 Visa journey, NCLEX sponsorship, full Visa sponsorship, a relocation reimbursement upon arrival in the United States, and much more!

Interested candidates must be a Registered Nurse (both BSN and Nursing Diploma accepted), currently work full-time in an acute care inpatient facility with 100 or more beds, have 1 year of current bedside experience, hold an active nursing license, and speak strong English.

Step 1

Day 1: Interview & Return Contract

Once your contract is received, your Processing Officer will reach out to you to introduce themselves and obtain the information needed to start the process.

Step 2

Step 2: CGFNS' CES Report

The Credential Evaluation Report is needed to obtain your State Board approval. This report ensures that your nursing education is equivalent to that of a US nurse.

Step 3

Step 3: State Board Approved

After your State Board application is approved, you can start studying for the NCLEX. We offer nurses a free, three-month review via Uworld to help prepare for the exam.

Step 4

Step 4: Take the NCLEX

After your 3-month review, we will review your test scores. If you are deemed ready to test, we will assist you in scheduling your exam. Nurses may choose a testing center closest to them.

Step 5

Step 5: Take the IELTS

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a requirement for all non-native English speakers who wish to study and/or work in the US. Most nurses take 2-3 months to prepare for and take the IELTS test. We provide a free review to help prepare for the exam.

Step 6

Step 6: Green Card (I-140) Process Begins

Interstaff will file your I-140 and begin your green card process.

Step 7

Step 7: Visa Screen Certificate Received

Once your I-140 petition has been approved, we will apply for your Visa screen certificate through CGFNS.

Step 8

Step 8: Embassy Interview

Once all the immigration steps have been completed, you will be in the queue for your Embassy interview. When you arrive at the Embassy appointment, you will submit your Visa Screen Certificate, your offer letter, and your Interstaff Contract. Your EB3 visa will then be issued.

Step 9

Step 9: Plan for Deployment

Once your EB3 Visa has been issued, a member of our Deployment Team will reach out to you and help plan for your arrival in the US.

Step 10

Step 10: Relocate to the US & Start Work

Once you arrive in the US and settle into your new home, you will soon start working at your hospital.

Success Stories

“Thank you to the Interstaff team for helping me realize my American dream. You all are like angels and are always so nice.”

– Kuldeep, India

“I love Interstaff. Everyone is so warm and welcoming. Thanks for being so patient…Interstaff is right there beside you no matter what. You can always contact them with questions. I really appreciate everything.”

– Keysha, Jamaica

“Interstaff is awesome. They made many things happen before I finished my own relocation plans. They secured our plane tickets, our home, what we would do when we arrived in the US, and much more.”

– Junius, Philippines

FAQs

Since 1998, Interstaff has recruited international nurses to work in the United States. The Processing Officers at Interstaff assist nurses with their U.S. RN process from start to finish. We offer Visa sponsorship and we place our nurses in hospital facilities across the US. You may immigrate to the U.S. with a lawfully-wedded spouse and any children under the age of 21. We handle their immigration process as well and you all receive green cards/U.S. permanent residency. You can view the steps of our process by clicking here.

More details are given in the interview. In the meantime, you may submit an application here.
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Applicants must be a Registered Nurse (both BSN and Nursing Diploma accepted), currently work full-time in an acute care inpatient hospital with 100+ beds, have 1 year of current bedside experience, have an active nursing license and an updated CV, and speak strong English. We do NOT require applicants to pass the NCLEX or IELTS before applying to our agency.

If you do not meet all of the basic requirements, you may proceed with your application once they are met.

Please note that although we appreciate your previous experience, our clients require current experience in an acute care inpatient hospital.

We have three steps in our application process, and the timeline can range from two weeks to one month depending on how long it takes an applicant to complete each step and our interview availability.

The very first step is a general application to see if you're a Registered Nurse and if you're currently working in an approved hospital.
The second step is to complete a pre-qualification form where we simply ask for your credentials (CV & nursing license).
The last step is your clinical interview with a team member from our Programs department.

No—passing these exams is not a prerequisite for our program. We offer a free, three-month NCLEX review to help prepare for the exam and the IELTS is taken right before filing for immigration.

We do not! Nurses will incur a few costs throughout the process (CES Report fee, IELTS fee, etc.), but we do not charge a processing fee. We also don't do any paycheck withholdings.

For international RNs (not Canadian & Mexican citizens), we previously quoted a timeframe of 20-24 months for non-NCLEX & non-IELTS passers. And nurses who passed the NCLEX and IELTS, and whose country's immigration status was "current" experienced a processing time of 9-12 months. However, due to COVID-19, we can't give an accurate timeframe at this moment.

Click the "View Our Process" button at the top of this page to view a step-by-step outline of our process.

We place nurses in hospitals all across the United States. Placement locations depend on the available openings at our hospital facilities, a nurse's related work experience, family dynamics, and many other factors. Our team is dedicated to finding the right fit for our nurses!

Of course! Your spouse and any unmarried children under the age of 21 may deploy alongside you to the U.S. Interstaff even handles their immigration process. You will just be responsible for their Visa fees (Interstaff covers yours).

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