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Nurse 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. Many health systems and hospital networks sponsor foreign-trained NPs, particularly in primary care, rural settings, and specialty clinics facing persistent staffing shortages.
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UTHealth Houston is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider to join their team of professionals in Emergency Medicine working the night shift.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Provides patient care assistance in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a primary care physician.
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures that require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
- Coordinates, directs and implements patient's plan of care.
- Orders, conducts and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.
- Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care or problem-oriented care under the supervision of a physician.
- Orders appropriate laboratory tests and interprets the laboratory data such as blood and urine samples.
- Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
- Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals.
- Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome-based treatment plan.
- Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
- Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
- Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient's recovery.
- Other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- Nurse Practitioner: Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse, Current Texas Licensure as an APRN-NP, and specialty certification as required by department, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Physician Assistant: Current Texas Licensure as a Physician Assistant, Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified, Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment required by work.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
- Nurse Practitioner: Masters in Nursing as NP or master degree in Nursing with completion of a post-master Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.
- Physician Assistant: Master's degree as Physician Assistant. A Bachelor's degree as a Physician Assistant with at least two years of professional experience in the role is acceptable based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
None
INTRODUCTION
UTHealth Houston is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider to join their team of professionals in Emergency Medicine working the night shift.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Provides patient care assistance in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a primary care physician.
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures that require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
- Coordinates, directs and implements patient's plan of care.
- Orders, conducts and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.
- Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care or problem-oriented care under the supervision of a physician.
- Orders appropriate laboratory tests and interprets the laboratory data such as blood and urine samples.
- Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
- Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals.
- Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome-based treatment plan.
- Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
- Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
- Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient's recovery.
- Other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- Nurse Practitioner: Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse, Current Texas Licensure as an APRN-NP, and specialty certification as required by department, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Physician Assistant: Current Texas Licensure as a Physician Assistant, Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified, Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment required by work.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
- Nurse Practitioner: Masters in Nursing as NP or master degree in Nursing with completion of a post-master Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.
- Physician Assistant: Master's degree as Physician Assistant. A Bachelor's degree as a Physician Assistant with at least two years of professional experience in the role is acceptable based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
None
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Nurse Practitioner
Verify your credentials before applying
USCIS requires foreign-educated NPs to show a degree equivalent to a U.S. master's or post-master's certificate. Get a credential evaluation from a NCSBN-recognized body early, as delays here can stall both PERM filing and state licensure.
Target health systems with PERM filing history
Large hospital networks, federally qualified health centers, and VA-affiliated employers sponsor NPs far more consistently than private practices. Search for employers who have filed PERM applications for similar NP job codes to confirm they understand the process.
Search green card sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters NP roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to practices that have never navigated PERM. Use it to identify which specialties and regions have the highest sponsorship activity.
Confirm state licensure timelines before negotiating offers
PERM advertising must match your actual job duties and the state where you'll practice. If your NP license in that state is still pending, employers may delay PERM filing, so align your licensing timeline with any offer negotiation.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
DOL requires employers to pay the prevailing wage for your NP role and location before filing the PERM. Check the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and metro area so you know the floor your offer must meet or exceed.
Ask employers about concurrent EB-3 and I-485 filing
Once PERM and I-140 are approved, applicants from most countries can file for adjustment of status concurrently if a visa number is immediately available. Confirming this option early with your employer's immigration counsel can shorten your total wait significantly.
Green Card Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Nurse Practitioner roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most NP positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals requiring at least a bachelor's degree, but roles requiring a master's degree or higher can qualify under EB-2 as advanced-degree professionals. The employer's job requirements and your credentials both factor into which preference category USCIS approves, so the classification is determined at the petition stage, not just by job title.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for NPs?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent residency, not a temporary status. Unlike the H-1B lottery, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual cap affecting most nationalities, and there's no selection uncertainty. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together typically take one to three years for non-backlogged countries, compared to the H-1B visa's faster initial approval but lottery risk.
What does the PERM process require from a sponsoring NP employer?
The employer must conduct DOL-supervised recruitment to show no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes placing job ads in specific formats, documenting applicants reviewed, and certifying prevailing wage compliance through the OFLC Wage Search. The employer files the PERM application, not you, but you'll need to provide documentation of your qualifications and credentials throughout.
How do I find NP jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface roles with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can filter for NP positions where employers have actually filed PERM applications before. This matters because many NP postings don't mention sponsorship status explicitly, and applying without confirming sponsorship willingness upfront wastes significant time for both you and the employer.
Can I work as an NP while my green card application is pending?
Yes, if you maintain a valid underlying work status such as H-1B or TN visa while your I-485 is pending, you can continue working. Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days and your I-140 is approved, you may also be able to change NP employers under AC21 portability rules without abandoning your green card application, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification.