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Advanced Practice Provider roles, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified nurse midwives, qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Hospitals and health systems routinely file I-140 petitions for foreign-trained APPs, making employment-based permanent residency a realistic path for qualified candidates.
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INTRODUCTION
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
JOB SUMMARY
The BIDMC Nursing Mission is to build on a legacy of nursing excellence by caring with compassion, advancing the art & science of nursing, and advocating for the health of patients, families, and communities. This position provides direct patient care in an ambulatory care setting relative to physical diagnosis and therapeutic management. Works closely with faculty, fellows, residents and nursing staff to develop and coordinate a plan of care to meet the needs of the patient and their families. Training, evaluation and competencies for this role are overseen by a Nurse Leader to the department.
JOB DESCRIPTION
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Performs history and physical examinations, formulation of care plans, ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests and provides education to patients and their families.
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Acts as an educator and serves as a clinical resource for staff through consultation formal and informal education, review of literature and participation in seminars and conferences.
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Coordinates the care of patients in order to provide safe, effective, efficient and timely patient centered care. Liaises between visiting nurses, clinical staff and consult services. Care plans and execution of those plans should encompass the entire service to tie the service together. Consults with physicians or surgeons regarding the care of patients for more complex diagnosis.
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Document clinical encounters clearly, precisely and in a timely manner.
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Works in a collaborative relationship with other health professional to determine health needs of patients and families. Demonstrates and role models an interdisciplinary collaborate approach to patient care.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
For NP
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Master's degree required in Nursing
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MA Nursing License
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MA Board authorization to practice as an APRN NRSG
For PA
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Master's degree required in Physician Assistant
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MA Physician Assistant license
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ARC-PA, NCCPA
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American Heart Association – Basic Life Support Certificate
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Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in a teaching hospital and specialty area expertise.
COMPETENCIES:
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Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by precedents, policies and objectives. Regularly makes decisions and recommendations on issues affecting a department or functional area.
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Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring, requiring staff input, innovative, creative, and Lean diagnostic techniques to resolve issues.
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Independence of Action: Ability to set goals and determines how to accomplish defined results with some guidelines. Manager/Director provides broad guidance and overall direction.
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Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
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Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
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Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.
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Team Work: Ability to lead collaborative teams for larger projects or groups both internal and external to the Medical Center and across functional areas. Results have implications for the management and operations of multiple areas of the organization.
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Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations for the assigned unit(s). Resolves service issues in the assigned unit(s) in a timely and respectful manner.
AGE BASED COMPETENCIES:
Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal: Birth to 6 months, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 – 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.
PHYSICAL NATURE OF THE JOB:
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.
PAY RANGE:
$106,496.00 USD – $176,000.00 USD
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED
JOB DETAILS
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Employment: Full-time
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Hours/Week: 32
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Shift: Day
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Category: Advanced Practitioner / Advance Practice Provider / Physician Assistant
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Pay Range: $106,496.00 USD - $176,000.00 USD
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FLSA: Exempt
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Req ID: JR96484
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Advanced Practice Provider
Verify your credentials match PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires your foreign degree and clinical licensure to satisfy the job's minimum requirements as advertised. Get your foreign transcripts evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluator before applying, so employers can confirm your qualifications without delays.
Target health systems with dedicated immigration programs
Large hospital networks and multi-state health systems are far more likely to sponsor APPs for green cards than independent practices. Search for employers with active PERM filings on the DOL's foreign labor application database to confirm they have existing sponsorship infrastructure.
Search green card sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Advanced Practice Provider job listings by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts the research time spent on employers who only offer H-1B visa sponsorship or no immigration support at all.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 for your clinical specialty
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants typically file under EB-3 as skilled workers, but a master's-level APP in a specialized clinical role may qualify for EB-2 as an advanced-degree professional. Ask a prospective employer which category their immigration counsel recommends for your specific position.
Ask employers about PERM audit timelines before accepting offers
PERM processing at DOL currently runs over 500 calendar days for audited cases. Negotiate a clear written commitment on when the employer intends to file and who covers legal fees, so a long audit cycle doesn't leave your sponsorship timeline undefined.
Confirm state licensure portability for multistate sponsorship
APP green card petitions are tied to a specific employer and work location. If your license is through the Nurse Licensure Compact, confirm whether a future relocation mid-PERM process requires a new state license, which USCIS may treat as a material change in the approved petition.
Green Card Advanced Practice Provider: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Advanced Practice Provider jobs qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most APP roles qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker positions requiring a bachelor's degree or higher plus state licensure. Roles requiring a master's degree as a standard job requirement, such as certain acute care nurse practitioner or psychiatric mental health NP positions, may qualify under EB-2 as advanced-degree professionals. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the appropriate category based on the specific job duties and minimum requirements documented in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for APPs?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and capped at 65,000 per year with an annual lottery, while EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual cap on petitions filed and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification adds a mandatory recruitment and DOL review phase before USCIS adjudicates the I-140, making the green card path significantly longer but ultimately more secure for your long-term career in the United States.
What does the PERM process require from an Advanced Practice Provider candidate?
PERM requires the employer to conduct supervised recruitment to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. You must show your foreign credentials meet the advertised minimum requirements, which typically means a NACES-approved credential evaluation confirming your degree equivalency, proof of current state licensure, and documentation that your clinical training satisfies USCIS standards for the specialty occupation or skilled worker category.
How do I find Advanced Practice Provider jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search APP job listings filtered specifically by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not sifting through postings that only reference H-1B or offer no immigration support. Health systems that consistently sponsor APPs for green cards tend to have dedicated HR immigration teams, which also signals a smoother PERM filing experience once you accept an offer.
Can an employer withdraw green card sponsorship after filing my I-140?
Yes, an employer can withdraw an I-140 petition before it is approved, which terminates the sponsorship. Once your I-140 is approved and you've been in the pipeline for 180 days or more, portability rules under AC21 allow you to transfer the approved petition to a same or similar APP role with a new employer without restarting the PERM process. Confirming this protection in writing with your employer before accepting a job is standard practice.