Green Card Certified Nurse Aide Jobs
Certified Nurse Aide jobs with green card sponsorship are filed under EB-3 skilled worker classifications, requiring employers to complete PERM labor certification before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Healthcare facilities in long-term care, rehabilitation, and home health are active PERM sponsors. Qualifying requires a state CNA license and, in most cases, documented direct patient care experience.
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This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For information about the Clearinghouse process, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
We are looking for compassionate, caring, and reliable individuals to join our team: Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Home Health Aides (HHA) in Miami, Florida.
WHY TO WORK FOR RIGHT AT HOME MIAMI:
- Flexible scheduling
- Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program
- Named Employer of Choice by Home Care Pulse
- PAID-Training and Development
- Paid travel time between clients
- Overtime Pay
- Holiday Pay
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Direct Deposit
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living. These could include (but are not limited to):
- Personal Hygiene
- Ambulation/Transfers
- Dressing/Shaving
- Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions
-
Accompany patient on errands or medical appointments
-
Performs housekeeping activities which include (but are not limited to):
- Vacuuming
- Dusting
- Sweeping or mopping floors
- Doing dishes
- Changing bed linens
- Doing laundry
-
Cleaning bathroom
-
Performs patient-specific activities. These could include (but are not limited to):
- Providing hospice supportive care
- Medication reminders
- Assisting with exercises
- Incontinence care
- Use lifting equipment such as gait belts and Hoyer lifts
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE IN:
- Hoyer lift
- Personal care
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Companionship
- Light cleaning
REQUIREMENTS:
- CNA license or HHA Certificate
- Valid Driver License or State Photo ID
- Second form of ID (SSN, Passport, Voter's Registration, etc.)
- Auto Insurance
- CPR Card (cannot be an online class)
- TB or Chest X-ray
- Level 2 Fingerprint Background check
- Alzheimer's, HIV, and Assisting with medications CEU
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Right at Home Franchising Corporate.
INTRODUCTION
This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For information about the Clearinghouse process, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
We are looking for compassionate, caring, and reliable individuals to join our team: Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Home Health Aides (HHA) in Miami, Florida.
WHY TO WORK FOR RIGHT AT HOME MIAMI:
- Flexible scheduling
- Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program
- Named Employer of Choice by Home Care Pulse
- PAID-Training and Development
- Paid travel time between clients
- Overtime Pay
- Holiday Pay
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Direct Deposit
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living. These could include (but are not limited to):
- Personal Hygiene
- Ambulation/Transfers
- Dressing/Shaving
- Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions
-
Accompany patient on errands or medical appointments
-
Performs housekeeping activities which include (but are not limited to):
- Vacuuming
- Dusting
- Sweeping or mopping floors
- Doing dishes
- Changing bed linens
- Doing laundry
-
Cleaning bathroom
-
Performs patient-specific activities. These could include (but are not limited to):
- Providing hospice supportive care
- Medication reminders
- Assisting with exercises
- Incontinence care
- Use lifting equipment such as gait belts and Hoyer lifts
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE IN:
- Hoyer lift
- Personal care
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Companionship
- Light cleaning
REQUIREMENTS:
- CNA license or HHA Certificate
- Valid Driver License or State Photo ID
- Second form of ID (SSN, Passport, Voter's Registration, etc.)
- Auto Insurance
- CPR Card (cannot be an online class)
- TB or Chest X-ray
- Level 2 Fingerprint Background check
- Alzheimer's, HIV, and Assisting with medications CEU
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Right at Home Franchising Corporate.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Certified Nurse Aide
Verify your state CNA license transfers
PERM filings list your state license as a minimum requirement. If you're relocating, confirm your certification is recognized where the sponsoring employer operates before the labor certification is filed, since changing requirements mid-process triggers refiling.
Target long-term care facilities with PERM history
Skilled nursing facilities and assisted living chains run predictable staffing cycles and file PERM petitions regularly. Filter employers by OFLC disclosure data using the OFLC Wage Search to confirm active or recent CNA filings before applying.
Search for green card jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate indexes employers with documented green card sponsorship history for CNA and direct care roles, so you're applying to facilities that have already committed to the PERM process rather than hoping an employer will start one.
Understand prevailing wage before negotiations
DOL sets a prevailing wage for each CNA position during PERM. The employer must pay at or above that wage for the sponsored role, so reviewing the OFLC Wage Search for your target county tells you what offer range keeps the filing compliant.
Get credential evaluations done early
Foreign nursing or care credentials must be evaluated by a USCIS-accepted evaluator before your employer submits the I-140. Starting this process before you receive an offer avoids delays that can push your priority date back by months.
Clarify employer PERM obligations at the offer stage
Many facilities sponsor but haven't run a PERM for a CNA before. At the offer stage, confirm the employer will cover filing fees, use a qualified immigration attorney, and has a timeline for submitting the labor certification to DOL.
Green Card Certified Nurse Aide: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CNA role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Certified Nurse Aide positions qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker or unskilled worker category depending on how the employer defines the role. Most PERM filings for CNAs list a state license and prior direct care experience as minimum requirements, placing them in the skilled worker subcategory. The employer completes PERM labor certification with DOL, then files an I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How is EB-3 green card sponsorship different from H-1B for a CNA?
The EB-3 green card path leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work visa, and it has no annual lottery. H-1B visa requires a bachelor's degree and is subject to a highly competitive random selection each fiscal year. CNA roles typically don't meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard, making EB-3 via PERM the primary route for foreign CNA candidates seeking long-term U.S. authorization.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for a CNA?
DOL PERM adjudication currently runs between 12 and 20 months for standard applications, though audit selections extend that timeline. After PERM approval, USCIS processes the I-140 petition, followed by adjustment of status or consular processing. Total timelines vary significantly by country of birth due to visa backlogs, but candidates from many countries can expect two to four years from PERM filing to green card approval.
Where can I find CNA jobs that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists CNA and direct care positions at employers with verified green card sponsorship history, filtered by role and location. Searching there connects you with facilities that have already run or are actively running PERM filings, rather than employers who are open to sponsorship in theory but have no process in place.
Can I work while my CNA green card application is pending?
Yes, in most cases. If you're already in the U.S. on a valid work-authorized status, you can continue working for the sponsoring employer while PERM and I-140 are pending. Once your I-485 adjustment of status application is filed and accepted, USCIS will issue an Employment Authorization Document if needed, allowing you to maintain continuous work authorization throughout the process.