Green Card Licensed Vocational Nurse Jobs
Licensed Vocational Nurse green card sponsorship follows the EB-3 skilled worker path, with employers filing PERM labor certification through the Department of Labor before sponsoring your I-140. Per-country priority date backlogs mean timelines vary, but U.S. healthcare facilities actively sponsor qualified foreign LVNs for permanent residency.
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Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Hiring Range:
$25.00 - $37.50
(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).
Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday
Scheduled Hours:
8:30am-5:00pm
Shift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:
40
Cost Center:
24060 - 3145 Fitchburg Residency
Union:
SEIU - LPN HealthAlliance Leominster & Burbank
This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
The staff Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the supervision of the Nurse Director or designee, is responsible for the nursing care of assigned patients, and to prescribe, delegate and coordinate the patient care administered by staff. Included in such responsibility is the goal of assisting patients to move as rapidly, uneventfully and safely through their hospitalization period.
Major Responsibilities:
- Uses Nursing process to assess and plan care.
- Effectively performs Nursing tasks utilizing policy and procedure.
- Functions effectively in all urgent and emergent situations.
- Delegates effectively.
- Coordinates exchange of information between staff, physicians and administration.
Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
- Graduation and training from an accredited school of nursing with current license by the Massachusetts B.O.R.N. American Heart Association or equivalent B.L.S. certification for health care provider required upon hire or during orientation.
Experience/Skills:
Preferred:
- A minimum of one year of general medical-surgical experience is preferred.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.
Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Hiring Range:
$25.00 - $37.50
(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).
Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday
Scheduled Hours:
8:30am-5:00pm
Shift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:
40
Cost Center:
24060 - 3145 Fitchburg Residency
Union:
SEIU - LPN HealthAlliance Leominster & Burbank
This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
The staff Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the supervision of the Nurse Director or designee, is responsible for the nursing care of assigned patients, and to prescribe, delegate and coordinate the patient care administered by staff. Included in such responsibility is the goal of assisting patients to move as rapidly, uneventfully and safely through their hospitalization period.
Major Responsibilities:
- Uses Nursing process to assess and plan care.
- Effectively performs Nursing tasks utilizing policy and procedure.
- Functions effectively in all urgent and emergent situations.
- Delegates effectively.
- Coordinates exchange of information between staff, physicians and administration.
Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
- Graduation and training from an accredited school of nursing with current license by the Massachusetts B.O.R.N. American Heart Association or equivalent B.L.S. certification for health care provider required upon hire or during orientation.
Experience/Skills:
Preferred:
- A minimum of one year of general medical-surgical experience is preferred.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
Verify your credentials before applying
State nursing board licensure is a PERM prerequisite, so confirm your foreign nursing credentials are evaluated by a recognized credential assessment body and that your LVN license is active in the state where your prospective employer operates before submitting applications.
Target employers with active PERM history
Long-term care facilities, hospital systems, and home health agencies file PERM most consistently for LVNs. Search DOL disclosure data to identify which healthcare employers in your target state have certified LVN PERM applications in recent years, then focus your outreach there.
Find green card sponsoring LVN jobs on Migrate Mate
Searching broadly misses employers who actually sponsor. Migrate Mate lists U.S. healthcare employers with verified green card sponsorship history for nursing roles, searchable by location and job type, so you can apply directly where sponsorship is already established practice.
Understand the PERM recruitment test requirements
Your employer must conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment test before filing PERM, including job postings, internal notice, and potentially print advertisements. Confirm your offer letter acknowledges this process, since delays in recruitment documentation are the most common cause of PERM postponement for LVN roles.
Track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status or begin consular processing. Nationals of high-demand countries face per-country backlogs, so monitor the monthly State Department Visa Bulletin to plan your timeline accurately.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Under AC21 portability, once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, you can move to a same or similar LVN role with a new employer without restarting the green card process. Your original priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 once the original was approved.
Green Card Licensed Vocational Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Does LVN qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most LVN positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires at least two years of training, vocational schooling, or experience. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the specific position requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive nursing experience, though that is uncommon for standard LVN roles.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for LVNs?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency through PERM labor certification, an approved I-140, and either adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country priority date backlogs apply. H-1B visa is a temporary status capped at 65,000 slots annually with a lottery. Green card sponsorship requires your employer to demonstrate through DOL-mandated recruitment that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the LVN role before sponsoring you.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for LVN roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. healthcare employers with verified green card sponsorship history for nursing roles, so you can target facilities that already sponsor rather than asking cold. Long-term care facilities and hospital networks in states with nursing shortages file PERM most actively for LVNs, making them the most practical starting point for your search.
What is the PERM process and how long does it take for LVN sponsorship?
PERM, or Program Electronic Review Management, is the Department of Labor's labor certification process your employer must complete before filing your I-140 with USCIS. It includes a prevailing wage determination through OFLC Wage Search and a recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. worker was available. DOL processing times vary and can extend significantly during high-volume periods, so your employer should file as early as your situation allows.
Can I change LVN employers after my green card case is filed?
Yes, but the rules depend on how far your case has progressed. Under AC21 portability, if your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, you can move to a same or similar LVN occupation with a new employer without restarting your case. If your I-140 is approved, your priority date can also carry over to a new employer's petition, protecting the time already accumulated in the backlog queue.