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Family Practice Nurse Practitioners with foreign credentials can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through U.S. healthcare employers willing to file PERM labor certification. State licensure, NCLEX passage, and credential evaluation are prerequisites most employers screen for before initiating the sponsorship process.
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First Choice Health Centers is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our family care practice in Manchester, CT. This position is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in delivery of direct patient care in an outpatient setting.
Why First Choice?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and employee well-being!
- Reimbursement for licenses ($1500) and CME coursework ($2500) annually
- 5 days Paid CME time
- 20 days of Vacation, 8 Paid Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays per year
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
- Retirement savings program, including a safe harbor 401k with up to a 4% company match after 6 months of employment
- Company paid Life insurance
- Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
- Complimentary premium Calm Health membership
For more than 25 years First Choice Health Centers has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that breaks down barriers to care helping individuals and communities live healthier lives. To learn more about First Choice Health Centers, visit us at firstchc.org.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
- Proven experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant evaluating patients of all ages and establishing care plans
- A current license to practice as a NP or PA in the state of Connecticut
- Appropriate Board Certification
- A commitment to serving diverse and vulnerable populations with compassion and respect
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Connecticut Controlled Substance license and DEA license
- BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience certifications, etc. Range for this position is $115,000 - $160,000
STANDARD JOB DUTIES:
- Evaluates, assesses patient illness/injuries assessing all ages
- Chronic care management
- Performs physical examinations, and special examinations
- Takes medical histories
- Develops plans of care
- Provides routine and illness care
- Orders medications; orders diagnostic tests; and evaluates results
- Assumes responsibility for patient follow-up, coordination, and referrals to other health care providers as necessary
- Maintains patient medical records
- Provides patient counseling/education
- Participates in medical student and health professional teaching
- Performs related duties as required
COVID-19 considerations: Employees of First Choice Health Centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Certain exemptions may apply.
First Choice is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test, including marijuana testing, before beginning employment.
First Choice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
SCHEDULE:
- Monday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Rotating Saturday clinic coverage (about 8 X per year)
INTRODUCTION
First Choice Health Centers is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our family care practice in Manchester, CT. This position is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in delivery of direct patient care in an outpatient setting.
Why First Choice?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and employee well-being!
- Reimbursement for licenses ($1500) and CME coursework ($2500) annually
- 5 days Paid CME time
- 20 days of Vacation, 8 Paid Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays per year
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
- Retirement savings program, including a safe harbor 401k with up to a 4% company match after 6 months of employment
- Company paid Life insurance
- Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
- Complimentary premium Calm Health membership
For more than 25 years First Choice Health Centers has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that breaks down barriers to care helping individuals and communities live healthier lives. To learn more about First Choice Health Centers, visit us at firstchc.org.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
- Proven experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant evaluating patients of all ages and establishing care plans
- A current license to practice as a NP or PA in the state of Connecticut
- Appropriate Board Certification
- A commitment to serving diverse and vulnerable populations with compassion and respect
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Connecticut Controlled Substance license and DEA license
- BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience certifications, etc. Range for this position is $115,000 - $160,000
STANDARD JOB DUTIES:
- Evaluates, assesses patient illness/injuries assessing all ages
- Chronic care management
- Performs physical examinations, and special examinations
- Takes medical histories
- Develops plans of care
- Provides routine and illness care
- Orders medications; orders diagnostic tests; and evaluates results
- Assumes responsibility for patient follow-up, coordination, and referrals to other health care providers as necessary
- Maintains patient medical records
- Provides patient counseling/education
- Participates in medical student and health professional teaching
- Performs related duties as required
COVID-19 considerations: Employees of First Choice Health Centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Certain exemptions may apply.
First Choice is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test, including marijuana testing, before beginning employment.
First Choice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
SCHEDULE:
- Monday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Rotating Saturday clinic coverage (about 8 X per year)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Get your CGFNS credential evaluation early
Foreign-trained NPs often need a CGFNS or equivalent credential evaluation before a U.S. employer will consider sponsoring them. Start this process before applying so your file is ready when an employer requests documentation during PERM preparation.
Search green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Family Practice Nurse Practitioner roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to organizations that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process for this occupation.
Confirm state licensure before the employer starts PERM
PERM labor certification requires the job requirements to match what is standard for the role. If your state NP license is pending, the employer may delay filing. Secure your state license first so the PERM minimum requirements reflect your current credentials.
Clarify whether EB-2 or EB-3 fits your degree
A Master of Science in Nursing typically supports an EB-2 petition as an advanced-degree professional, while an ADN or BSN with less than a master's degree generally falls under EB-3. Ask your sponsoring employer which category they plan to file under before accepting an offer.
Understand the DOL prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and location throughout the PERM process. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your role before salary discussions so you know what the employer is legally required to offer.
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Find Family Practice Nurse Practitioner JobsFamily Practice Nurse Practitioner Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories can apply depending on your degree. NPs holding a Master of Science in Nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice can qualify for EB-2 as advanced-degree professionals. NPs with a BSN who do not hold a master's degree typically qualify under EB-3 as professionals. Your employer files the PERM labor certification under whichever category matches the job's educational requirements.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for Nurse Practitioners?
The H-1B is a temporary visa with an annual lottery cap, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery. The PERM process takes longer to complete, often 12 to 24 months before an I-140 petition is even filed, but the outcome is a green card rather than a two-year or three-year work authorization period subject to renewal and cap constraints.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a green card?
Federally Qualified Health Centers, rural health systems, Veterans Affairs facilities, and multi-site primary care groups tend to have established PERM sponsorship programs for NPs because of persistent workforce shortages in family medicine. Large hospital networks that operate their own in-house immigration teams also frequently sponsor EB-3 NPs for family practice roles. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with documented green card sponsorship activity in this occupation.
What documents do I need before an employer can file PERM for my NP role?
Before PERM filing begins, you'll need a valid state nurse practitioner license, NCLEX-RN passage documentation, a credential evaluation from a recognized body such as CGFNS if you trained outside the U.S., and educational transcripts. The employer's legal team will use these to define the minimum job requirements in the PERM application, so gaps in any of these documents can delay the start of the process.
Can I change employers after my green card PERM is filed?
Changing employers resets the PERM process entirely because the labor certification is tied to a specific employer and job offer. Once an I-140 is approved and you've been in the queue for 180 days or more, USCIS allows portability to a similar role under a different employer without losing your priority date, but this requires careful coordination. Leaving before the I-140 is approved generally means starting over with a new employer.
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