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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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Carle Health is seeking a Family Medicine Advanced Practice Provider to join our team at our Primary Care team in Mahomet, Illinois.
OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:
- Typical schedule M-F / 8:00a-5:00pm
- Family Medicine APP works with a collaborative team including the physician, APP, nurse and certified medical assistant to provide patient care in an ambulatory setting.
- Possibility for in office procedures
- Broad scope of patients including mostly adults, roughly 20% peds
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant.
Two years of clinical practice is preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Current Illinois registered nurse license and advanced practice nurse/physician assistant licensure.
ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:
Mahomet is a charming and growing village located just 15 minutes from Champaign-Urbana, home to about 195,000 residents and the Big-Ten University of Illinois. The community is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and comfortable lifestyle. Champaign-Urbana and branch clinics are conveniently located between Chicago, St. Louis & Indianapolis.
PROVIDER SALARY RANGE:
The compensation range for this position is $56.37 - $73.29/hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
Carle Health Company Overview:
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
INTRODUCTION
Carle Health is seeking a Family Medicine Advanced Practice Provider to join our team at our Primary Care team in Mahomet, Illinois.
OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:
- Typical schedule M-F / 8:00a-5:00pm
- Family Medicine APP works with a collaborative team including the physician, APP, nurse and certified medical assistant to provide patient care in an ambulatory setting.
- Possibility for in office procedures
- Broad scope of patients including mostly adults, roughly 20% peds
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant.
Two years of clinical practice is preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Current Illinois registered nurse license and advanced practice nurse/physician assistant licensure.
ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:
Mahomet is a charming and growing village located just 15 minutes from Champaign-Urbana, home to about 195,000 residents and the Big-Ten University of Illinois. The community is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and comfortable lifestyle. Champaign-Urbana and branch clinics are conveniently located between Chicago, St. Louis & Indianapolis.
PROVIDER SALARY RANGE:
The compensation range for this position is $56.37 - $73.29/hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
Carle Health Company Overview:
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
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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.
Target federally qualified health centers
Federally Qualified Health Centers and rural health clinics face persistent NP shortages and have established PERM sponsorship pipelines. These employers are more likely to initiate EB-3 sponsorship for family practice roles than private urban clinics.
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.
Green Card Family Practice Nurse Practitioner: 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 visa 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.