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C.N.A. roles can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf. Long-term care facilities, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities regularly sponsor foreign CNAs, making this one of the more accessible pathways to permanent residency in healthcare.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you looking for an impactful career? SYNERGY HomeCare, an independently owned and operated, award-winning agency, is seeking experienced caregivers who want to make a difference in their community. Experience the SYNERGY HomeCare difference, and feel valued in a purpose-driven career.
Do you:
- Enjoy serving others?
- Have a big heart with a lot of love to share?
- Take charge with a warm smile?
If so, read on to learn more about working with SYNERGY HomeCare. As an experienced caregiver, you will have the opportunity to provide meaningful care to people of all ages and abilities, ensuring their well-being where they are happiest and most comfortable—in their own homes.
SYNERGY HomeCare offers:
- Competitive pay ($15-17/ per hour)
- Direct deposit
- Paid orientation and ongoing training
- Time-and-a-half pay for overtime and holidays
- Flexible schedules and matching experienced caregivers with nearby clients
- Employee recognition programs
As an experienced caregiver with SYNERGY HomeCare, you will:
- Provide attention to clients’ non-medical needs, including companionship and social engagement
- Assist the client with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders
- Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers
- Provide reliable care by being punctual and consistently covering shifts
If you would like to join our outstanding team at SYNERGY HomeCare, apply today!
Are you looking for an impactful career? SYNERGY HomeCare, an independently owned and operated, award-winning agency, is seeking experienced caregivers who want to make a difference in their community. Experience the SYNERGY HomeCare difference, and feel valued in a purpose-driven career.
Do you:
- Enjoy serving others?
- Have a big heart with a lot of love to share?
- Take charge with a warm smile?
If so, read on to learn more about working with SYNERGY HomeCare. As an experienced caregiver, you will have the opportunity to provide meaningful care to people of all ages and abilities, ensuring their well-being where they are happiest and most comfortable—in their own homes.
SYNERGY HomeCare offers:
- Competitive pay ($15-17/ per hour)
- Direct deposit
- Paid orientation and ongoing training
- Time-and-a-half pay for overtime and holidays
- Flexible schedules and matching experienced caregivers with nearby clients
- Employee recognition programs
As an experienced caregiver with SYNERGY HomeCare, you will:
- Provide attention to clients’ non-medical needs, including companionship and social engagement
- Assist the client with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders
- Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers
- Provide reliable care by being punctual and consistently covering shifts
If you would like to join our outstanding team at SYNERGY HomeCare, apply today!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in C.N.A.
Verify your credentials transfer to U.S. standards
State nursing assistant registries set their own CNA certification requirements. Confirm your foreign training maps to the required competency evaluation and clinical hours before targeting employers, or you may lose sponsorship momentum mid-process.
Target long-term care facilities with PERM history
Skilled nursing facilities and long-term care chains file PERM applications far more frequently than acute-care hospitals for CNA roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter job listings by employers with active green card sponsorship history in this occupation.
Understand the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
DOL requires your employer to pay the PERM-certified prevailing wage for your location and role level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage for your county before negotiating, so your offer letter doesn't create a compliance problem later.
Ask whether EB-3 or EB-2 fits your credentials
Most CNA sponsorships file under EB-3 for skilled workers. If you hold an advanced credential or supervisory certification, ask your employer's immigration counsel whether an EB-2 classification is viable, since priority date cutoffs vary significantly by category.
Confirm the employer is E-Verify enrolled before signing
USCIS requires petitioning employers to be registered with E-Verify for employment-based green card cases. Request confirmation of enrollment during the offer stage, not after your I-140 is filed, to avoid delays from non-compliant employers.
Account for PERM recruitment timing in your start date
The PERM process requires the employer to complete a mandatory recruitment period and DOL audit window before filing. Build at least six to twelve months into your timeline between a signed offer and an approved labor certification, even in straightforward cases.
Green Card C.N.A.: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a C.N.A. qualify for an employment-based green card?
Yes. CNA roles typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker or unskilled worker category depending on the specific duties and training requirements in the job description. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL to document that no qualified U.S. worker was available, then petition USCIS with an I-140. Long-term care and skilled nursing facilities are the most common sponsors for this occupation.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a C.N.A.?
H-1B visa is reserved for specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree, so most CNA roles don't qualify. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and no degree threshold at the skilled or unskilled worker level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status can take one to three years before you receive permanent residency, compared to a faster H-1B approval for eligible roles.
Which types of employers sponsor green cards for C.N.A. positions?
Skilled nursing facilities, long-term care chains, assisted living communities, and rehabilitation centers sponsor the largest share of CNA green card cases through PERM. Acute-care hospitals sponsor less frequently for this role because their CNA workforce tends to turn over faster, making the multi-year PERM commitment less practical for them operationally.
How can I find C.N.A. jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for CNA roles offered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, filtering out listings where sponsorship is uncertain or unavailable. Standard job boards don't surface this distinction, so you often spend weeks applying to employers who won't file PERM. Starting your search on Migrate Mate cuts that wasted time significantly.
What documents do I need to support a C.N.A. green card application?
You'll typically need your CNA certificate or state registry listing, evidence of any foreign nursing or healthcare training, employment verification letters from prior employers, and a passport valid for the filing period. Your employer handles the PERM and I-140 filing with DOL and USCIS, but gathering your credential documentation early prevents delays when the case moves to the adjustment of status stage.