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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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UTHealth Houston is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider to join their team of professionals in Emergency Medicine working the night shift.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Provides patient care assistance in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a primary care physician.
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures that require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
- Coordinates, directs and implements patient's plan of care.
- Orders, conducts and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.
- Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care or problem-oriented care under the supervision of a physician.
- Orders appropriate laboratory tests and interprets the laboratory data such as blood and urine samples.
- Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
- Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals.
- Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome-based treatment plan.
- Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
- Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
- Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient's recovery.
- Other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- Nurse Practitioner: Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse, Current Texas Licensure as an APRN-NP, and specialty certification as required by department, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Physician Assistant: Current Texas Licensure as a Physician Assistant, Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified, Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment required by work.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
- Nurse Practitioner: Masters in Nursing as NP or master degree in Nursing with completion of a post-master Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.
- Physician Assistant: Master's degree as Physician Assistant. A Bachelor's degree as a Physician Assistant with at least two years of professional experience in the role is acceptable based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
None
INTRODUCTION
UTHealth Houston is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider to join their team of professionals in Emergency Medicine working the night shift.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Provides patient care assistance in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a primary care physician.
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures that require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
- Coordinates, directs and implements patient's plan of care.
- Orders, conducts and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.
- Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care or problem-oriented care under the supervision of a physician.
- Orders appropriate laboratory tests and interprets the laboratory data such as blood and urine samples.
- Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
- Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals.
- Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome-based treatment plan.
- Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
- Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
- Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient's recovery.
- Other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- Nurse Practitioner: Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse, Current Texas Licensure as an APRN-NP, and specialty certification as required by department, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Physician Assistant: Current Texas Licensure as a Physician Assistant, Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified, Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment required by work.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
- Nurse Practitioner: Masters in Nursing as NP or master degree in Nursing with completion of a post-master Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.
- Physician Assistant: Master's degree as Physician Assistant. A Bachelor's degree as a Physician Assistant with at least two years of professional experience in the role is acceptable based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
None
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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.