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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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Get Access To All JobsJob Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule: Mon - Fri (9am - 5pm)
Building: Columbia University Medical Center
Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
This position reports directly to the Division Chief of Vascular Surgery and the Division Administrators in the Department of Surgery. The incumbent will be responsible for providing vascular care services in the office; including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. They will also work closely with the Vascular Surgeons and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.
Responsibilities
- Will assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews.
- Assess presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and perform appropriate physical examination.
- Assists with ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory diagnostic and perform other screening tests.
- Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
- Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
- Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections / infusions in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
- Provides guidance to patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
- Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention.
- Provides recommendations to appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
- Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
- Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
- Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education. Also provide quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team. Will also comply with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
- Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient.
- Assists with monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
- Reviews results / calls back patients / ensures prompt documentation as directed by the supervising physician.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum education:
- Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent in education.
Minimum related experience:
- 3-5 years of related experience.
Minimum licensing/certifications required upon start date:
- Current NYS RN and NP Licenses
- ANCC Board Certification
- BLS Certification
- NYS DEA Certification
Other Requirements
Qualifications for candidates include but are not limited to the following:
- Intermediate to advanced level MS Office skills.
- Ability to perform comprehensive history and physical examination.
- Ability to manage and coordinate a patient case load.
- Work within a collaborative agreement/protocols with a physician and health care team.
- Demonstrate leadership ability to manage patients and interact effectively with peers and physicians.
- High level multitasker.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Job Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule: Mon - Fri (9am - 5pm)
Building: Columbia University Medical Center
Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
This position reports directly to the Division Chief of Vascular Surgery and the Division Administrators in the Department of Surgery. The incumbent will be responsible for providing vascular care services in the office; including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. They will also work closely with the Vascular Surgeons and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.
Responsibilities
- Will assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews.
- Assess presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and perform appropriate physical examination.
- Assists with ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory diagnostic and perform other screening tests.
- Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
- Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
- Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections / infusions in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
- Provides guidance to patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
- Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention.
- Provides recommendations to appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
- Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
- Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
- Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education. Also provide quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team. Will also comply with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
- Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient.
- Assists with monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
- Reviews results / calls back patients / ensures prompt documentation as directed by the supervising physician.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum education:
- Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent in education.
Minimum related experience:
- 3-5 years of related experience.
Minimum licensing/certifications required upon start date:
- Current NYS RN and NP Licenses
- ANCC Board Certification
- BLS Certification
- NYS DEA Certification
Other Requirements
Qualifications for candidates include but are not limited to the following:
- Intermediate to advanced level MS Office skills.
- Ability to perform comprehensive history and physical examination.
- Ability to manage and coordinate a patient case load.
- Work within a collaborative agreement/protocols with a physician and health care team.
- Demonstrate leadership ability to manage patients and interact effectively with peers and physicians.
- High level multitasker.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Nurse Practitioner
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.
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Find Nurse Practitioner JobsNurse Practitioner Green Card Sponsorship: 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'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 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.
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