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Family Practitioner roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Physician shortages in underserved areas and rural health systems make sponsorship common, and board certification strengthens your application.
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SON Graduate Programs
Faculty
Position Title:
Nurse Faculty Family Nurse Practitioner
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a nurse faculty (clinical or research track) to support the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in the DNP nursing program. This full-time (12-month appointment), faculty position reports to the Chair, Department of Family, Community, and Health Systems. Appointment, rank and salary are commensurate with experience.
The faculty member will be expected to fulfill the tripartite mission of the School of Nursing: teach, participate in service-related activities that support the school, and engage in clinical scholarship. In addition, as an advanced practice nurse educator, the faculty member is encouraged to maintain a clinical practice.
Job Description:
Job Duties
- Teach nursing students in a variety of courses and settings (didactic courses that are online, in-person, or hybrid, clinical settings, simulation, and clinical laboratory settings) primarily in the DNP program.
- Participate in ongoing course and curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation activities.
- Participate in service-related activities (serving on committees/task forces, mentoring students, etc.) to support the mission of the school.
- Collaborate with other KU nursing faculty and external stakeholders such as health system partners.
- For faculty hired into tenured or tenure-earning appointments:
- Establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program.
- Disseminate scholarly work in professional publications and presentations at local, state, national, and international meetings, and through publications, town halls, and/or mass media to key stakeholders.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD)
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Certifications/Licenses:
- State of Kansas registered nurse (RN) license or eligible.
- State of Kansas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license or eligible.
- Possess and maintain a current certification as an FNP.
Work Experience:
- One (1) year of clinical experience as an FNP.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience
- Experience teaching in a nursing program.
- Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating courses.
- Experience serving as or working with clinical preceptors.
Skills
- Communication skills
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Department:
SON Graduate Programs
Faculty
Position Title:
Nurse Faculty Family Nurse Practitioner
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a nurse faculty (clinical or research track) to support the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in the DNP nursing program. This full-time (12-month appointment), faculty position reports to the Chair, Department of Family, Community, and Health Systems. Appointment, rank and salary are commensurate with experience.
The faculty member will be expected to fulfill the tripartite mission of the School of Nursing: teach, participate in service-related activities that support the school, and engage in clinical scholarship. In addition, as an advanced practice nurse educator, the faculty member is encouraged to maintain a clinical practice.
Job Description:
Job Duties
- Teach nursing students in a variety of courses and settings (didactic courses that are online, in-person, or hybrid, clinical settings, simulation, and clinical laboratory settings) primarily in the DNP program.
- Participate in ongoing course and curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation activities.
- Participate in service-related activities (serving on committees/task forces, mentoring students, etc.) to support the mission of the school.
- Collaborate with other KU nursing faculty and external stakeholders such as health system partners.
- For faculty hired into tenured or tenure-earning appointments:
- Establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program.
- Disseminate scholarly work in professional publications and presentations at local, state, national, and international meetings, and through publications, town halls, and/or mass media to key stakeholders.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD)
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Certifications/Licenses:
- State of Kansas registered nurse (RN) license or eligible.
- State of Kansas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license or eligible.
- Possess and maintain a current certification as an FNP.
Work Experience:
- One (1) year of clinical experience as an FNP.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience
- Experience teaching in a nursing program.
- Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating courses.
- Experience serving as or working with clinical preceptors.
Skills
- Communication skills
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Family Practitioner
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
PERM filings for Family Practitioners require proof of foreign medical graduate credentials. Confirm your Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification is current and your state medical license is active before any employer begins the labor certification process.
Target Federally Qualified Health Centers strategically
Federally Qualified Health Centers and rural health clinics face chronic physician shortages, making them practiced PERM sponsors. These employers often have existing immigration counsel and understand the EB-2 National Interest Waiver pathway available to physicians serving medically underserved populations.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Family Practitioner openings by employers with active green card filing history. This cuts out health systems that advertise roles but lack established PERM infrastructure, saving you weeks of back-and-forth with recruiters.
Request the prevailing wage determination early
DOL must issue a prevailing wage determination before your employer can file the PERM application. Confirm the offered salary meets or exceeds the OFLC Wage Search figure for your specialty and geographic area, since an underpaying offer restarts the DOL wage process.
Clarify whether EB-2 NIW or PERM fits your situation
Physicians who commit to full-time clinical work in a Health Professional Shortage Area for five years can self-petition under EB-2 National Interest Waiver, bypassing employer-sponsored PERM entirely. USCIS reviews both pathways, but the NIW route removes dependence on a single employer.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for PERM timing
PERM labor certification alone averages over a year at DOL before the I-140 can be filed. Align your employment start date, any J-1 visa waiver obligations, and H-1B visa cap-gap or O-1 visa status so you remain authorized throughout the green card queue.
Green Card Family Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Family Practitioner roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Family Practitioners qualify for both categories. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or when you pursue a National Interest Waiver by committing to clinical work in a Health Professional Shortage Area. EB-3 covers licensed physicians in roles where a standard medical degree meets the position's requirements. Your employer's immigration counsel typically recommends the category based on your credentials and the facility's needs.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for physicians?
H-1B is a temporary work visa with a six-year limit and an annual lottery for most applicants. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no expiration and no annual lottery at the EB-3 level for many nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM and I-140 processing together can take two or more years before you receive a priority date, compared to H-1B status that can activate within months.
What is the PERM process like for a Family Practitioner role?
Your employer files an Application for Permanent Employment Certification with DOL, demonstrating through documented recruitment that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the position. For physicians, recruitment steps include journal advertising and job postings that meet DOL standards. After DOL certifies the PERM, your employer files Form I-140 with USCIS, and you wait for a current priority date before filing for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa.
Can I find Family Practitioner jobs with confirmed green card sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate filters Family Practitioner openings by employers with documented green card filing history, so you can focus on health systems and clinics that already have PERM infrastructure in place. This is more reliable than asking recruiters at the outset, since many employers will only confirm sponsorship intent after an offer is extended.
Does a J-1 waiver affect my green card sponsorship timeline?
If you trained on a J-1 visa and received a Conrad 30 or federal agency waiver, you're typically required to work at the sponsoring facility for three years before changing employers or adjusting status. Your PERM priority date can be established during this service period, but you generally cannot complete adjustment of status until the waiver obligation is fulfilled. Confirm the exact terms of your waiver agreement with your immigration attorney before negotiating an offer.