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Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruiting efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. CGFNS credential verification, state licensure, and NCLEX passage are prerequisites that shape your sponsorship timeline and which employers can realistically file on your behalf.
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Get Access To All Jobs$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $20,000 Sign-on Bonus
No on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required.
Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) team, we work to provide care to patients in nursing homes, senior housing and assisted living settings. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This role is within our SNF Patient Connect program. Optum Senior Community Care provides the Patient Connect Program for United Healthcare members in a short stay/transitional setting with focus on reduction in 30-day hospital readmissions, improved completeness and coding accuracy of diagnosis and medical record documentation, increased closure of STAR/HEDIS quality measures, improved completion rates of Advanced Care Planning Directives, and improved patient and family satisfaction and discharge and post discharge support. The Optum practitioner will provide a one-time comprehensive health assessment for the member in collaboration with the case management team to support better care coordination and health outcomes. This is an autonomous role that creates enormous satisfaction for the NP as you impact the care and support of our population.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work with primary care physicians to provide the best care possible
- Collaborate with the nursing staff and the patients' families
- Collaboration with case management team
- Documentation, coding and gap closure
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
- For PAs: Current NCCPA certification and state licensure
- Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
- Active and unrestricted driver's license
- In addition to a driver's license, access to reliable transportation
- Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
- Ability to navigate varied environments and to position oneself as needed to perform job duties
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of clinical experience as an APC (long-term care setting preferred)
- Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living or home care setting
- Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
- Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
- Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology
Compensation:
- Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $20,000 Sign-on Bonus
No on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required.
Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) team, we work to provide care to patients in nursing homes, senior housing and assisted living settings. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This role is within our SNF Patient Connect program. Optum Senior Community Care provides the Patient Connect Program for United Healthcare members in a short stay/transitional setting with focus on reduction in 30-day hospital readmissions, improved completeness and coding accuracy of diagnosis and medical record documentation, increased closure of STAR/HEDIS quality measures, improved completion rates of Advanced Care Planning Directives, and improved patient and family satisfaction and discharge and post discharge support. The Optum practitioner will provide a one-time comprehensive health assessment for the member in collaboration with the case management team to support better care coordination and health outcomes. This is an autonomous role that creates enormous satisfaction for the NP as you impact the care and support of our population.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work with primary care physicians to provide the best care possible
- Collaborate with the nursing staff and the patients' families
- Collaboration with case management team
- Documentation, coding and gap closure
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
- For PAs: Current NCCPA certification and state licensure
- Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
- Active and unrestricted driver's license
- In addition to a driver's license, access to reliable transportation
- Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
- Ability to navigate varied environments and to position oneself as needed to perform job duties
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of clinical experience as an APC (long-term care setting preferred)
- Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living or home care setting
- Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
- Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
- Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology
Compensation:
- Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Verify your CGFNS credentials before applying
CGFNS credential verification is a DOL and USCIS requirement for foreign-trained nurses pursuing PERM-based sponsorship. Starting this process early prevents your employer's I-140 filing from stalling while your educational equivalency is still pending.
Target hospital systems with active PERM filings
Large health systems and academic medical centers file PERM applications regularly for NP roles, making them far more capable of managing the recruitment documentation and prevailing-wage steps than smaller practices encountering the process for the first time.
Check prevailing wage requirements using OFLC Wage Search
Before accepting an offer, confirm the employer's posted salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your specialty and location. A wage shortfall discovered after PERM filing triggers a denial that restarts your entire priority date clock.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification with your employer
NP roles with a master's degree requirement typically qualify for EB-2 sponsorship, which can mean shorter wait times for certain countries. Ask the employer which category they intend to file under before signing any employment agreement.
Search for green card sponsoring NP employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters NP job listings by employers who have a documented history of green card sponsorship, so you're not spending time on applications where PERM is off the table before the first interview.
Negotiate PERM filing timing into your offer letter
PERM labor certification can take 18 months or longer from initial filing to I-140 approval. Getting written confirmation of when your employer will initiate the process protects you if the practice is acquired or your supervisor changes before filing begins.
Green Card Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
NP roles can qualify under either category depending on how the employer defines the position. EB-2 applies when the job genuinely requires a master's degree, which many NP positions do. EB-3 covers roles where a bachelor's plus licensure meets the stated minimum. Your employer's PERM labor certification will specify the category, so confirm their intended classification before accepting an offer.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for NPs?
The PERM process leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary visa, so there's no renewal cycle or employer-change anxiety once your green card is approved. Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 has no annual lottery, though per-country backlogs can extend timelines for applicants from high-demand countries. The full PERM-to-green-card process typically runs two to four years for most nationalities.
Which employers commonly sponsor green cards for Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners?
Large hospital networks, VA medical centers, federally qualified health centers, and academic medical institutions file PERM applications for NP roles most consistently. These organizations have dedicated HR or immigration teams that understand the DOL recruitment documentation requirements. Smaller private practices sometimes sponsor but may lack the administrative infrastructure to manage the process without specialized immigration counsel.
How can I find NP jobs where employers are willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate surfaces NP job listings filtered by employers with a documented PERM filing history, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to practices that have never sponsored a foreign worker. Because PERM sponsorship requires employer commitment well before your green card is approved, targeting employers already familiar with the process significantly reduces the risk of a sponsorship commitment falling through mid-filing.
Does my foreign nursing degree affect PERM eligibility or processing time?
Yes. USCIS and DOL require that your foreign credentials be evaluated for equivalency with U.S. educational requirements before your employer can complete the PERM application. CGFNS provides the standard credential evaluation for foreign-trained nurses. Delays in obtaining your evaluation report directly delay your employer's PERM filing date, which is also your priority date, so starting CGFNS early is critical.