Green Card Nurse Practitioner Jobs
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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6088
Preferred Specialty:
Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine
Salary:
$134,292.00 - $145,071.00 (Yearly)
Location:
Cooperstown, NY
Overview
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York and a major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our staff.
The BHN has six Emergency Departments and two Convenient Care locations.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Three employment tracks:
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Combination of Emergency Department and Convenient Care: Primary responsibilities would include providing care at four emergency departments and two urgent/convenient care clinics. Employment would be regional such that shifts would be scheduled in locations that are close together with ability to work at all sites.
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Convenient Care Only: Evaluate and treat a wide range of non-emergent medical conditions, perform minor procedures (including suturing, splinting, incision and drainage), and interpret ancillary tests (labs, urinalysis, x-ray, EKG). Care is provided promptly but thoroughly. Practitioners must be able to treat urgent conditions while knowing how to recognize emergencies to refer to a higher level of care. Practitioners must have prior Emergency Department experience or can transition to this track after working in the combination track.
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Independent Practice: Advanced Practice Clinicians who work independently at a Critical Access Hospital ED with attending physician consult as needed in order to assess patients, provide quality care and provide appropriate disposition. This includes stabilizing patients with any necessary lifesaving procedures including endotracheal intubation, central line or IO placement, surgical cricothyrotomy, chest tube placement, emergent childbirth/delivery, or medical work ups (with Laboratory testing and result interpretation) and radiology interpretations. The APC must also be comfortable in transferring patients to appropriate facilities, discharging them home, or admitting them to the critical access hospital. Practitioners must have a post-graduate fellowship in emergency medicine or prior experience working independently in the emergency department setting.
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Join an established group of Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians
- Candidate can change tracks as experience is gained or change in schedule is desired
- Previous experience in Emergency Medicine and/or Fast Track/Urgent Care is preferred
- Salary Range: $134,292-$145,071. This compensation range represents Bassett Healthcare’s good faith belief of the compensation range at the time of this posting or advertisement. Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.
- Sign-on Bonus up to $50,000
- New Graduates Welcome
Job Requirements
- National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant
- NYS Licensure
- BLS Certification Required
- DEA Required
Misc Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off, including vacations and holidays
- Life insurance and disability protection
- Paid malpractice
- Retirement plan
- CME time and money
- Supportive Transition Bonus
Position Code:
6088
Preferred Specialty:
Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine
Salary:
$134,292.00 - $145,071.00 (Yearly)
Location:
Cooperstown, NY
Overview
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York and a major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our staff.
The BHN has six Emergency Departments and two Convenient Care locations.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Three employment tracks:
-
Combination of Emergency Department and Convenient Care: Primary responsibilities would include providing care at four emergency departments and two urgent/convenient care clinics. Employment would be regional such that shifts would be scheduled in locations that are close together with ability to work at all sites.
-
Convenient Care Only: Evaluate and treat a wide range of non-emergent medical conditions, perform minor procedures (including suturing, splinting, incision and drainage), and interpret ancillary tests (labs, urinalysis, x-ray, EKG). Care is provided promptly but thoroughly. Practitioners must be able to treat urgent conditions while knowing how to recognize emergencies to refer to a higher level of care. Practitioners must have prior Emergency Department experience or can transition to this track after working in the combination track.
-
Independent Practice: Advanced Practice Clinicians who work independently at a Critical Access Hospital ED with attending physician consult as needed in order to assess patients, provide quality care and provide appropriate disposition. This includes stabilizing patients with any necessary lifesaving procedures including endotracheal intubation, central line or IO placement, surgical cricothyrotomy, chest tube placement, emergent childbirth/delivery, or medical work ups (with Laboratory testing and result interpretation) and radiology interpretations. The APC must also be comfortable in transferring patients to appropriate facilities, discharging them home, or admitting them to the critical access hospital. Practitioners must have a post-graduate fellowship in emergency medicine or prior experience working independently in the emergency department setting.
-
Join an established group of Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians
- Candidate can change tracks as experience is gained or change in schedule is desired
- Previous experience in Emergency Medicine and/or Fast Track/Urgent Care is preferred
- Salary Range: $134,292-$145,071. This compensation range represents Bassett Healthcare’s good faith belief of the compensation range at the time of this posting or advertisement. Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.
- Sign-on Bonus up to $50,000
- New Graduates Welcome
Job Requirements
- National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant
- NYS Licensure
- BLS Certification Required
- DEA Required
Misc Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off, including vacations and holidays
- Life insurance and disability protection
- Paid malpractice
- Retirement plan
- CME time and money
- Supportive Transition Bonus
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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.