Green Card Registered Dietitian Jobs
Registered Dietitian roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available. Most RD positions satisfy EB-3 professional requirements through the standard bachelor's degree in dietetics, while advanced-degree candidates may qualify for EB-2. Sponsorship timelines vary by country of birth.
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The Registered Dietitian will ensure that the nutritional status of all patients/residents is assessed accurately and to plan approaches to improve status if needed. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) will provide guidance to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), FNS Manager, Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered (NDTR), and/or the staff of FNS Department. If not based in-house, visits to the centers are at appropriate times and of sufficient duration and frequency to provide continuing liaison with the medical and nursing staff, advice to the Administrator, and guidance to the FNS department. Although the emphasis of this position is in the clinical area, duties may include all aspects of food and nutrition services.
Qualifications
- Must have a sincere interest in foodservice & nutrition and enjoy working with the senior care living population and other healthcare patients.
- Must meet Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics requirements for RDNs.
- At least one year's experience in clinical nutrition is desired but not essential. Experience of an accredited Dietetic Internship or equivalent training is expected.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of and be able to apply nutrition principles. Must be able to accurately use this knowledge to assess nutritional status and plan care for the patients.
Why NHC?
We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family-oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.
Benefits
- Earned Time Off
- Holiday Incentive Pay
- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
- 401k with generous company contributions
- Competitive Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
- Advancement Opportunities
Work Location:
NHC HealthCare Charleston
2230 Ashley Crossing Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/charleston/
EOE
Licenses & Certifications
- Required: Registered Dietician
Skills
- Preferred: Training - Food and Nutrition
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Position: Registered Dietitian
The Registered Dietitian will ensure that the nutritional status of all patients/residents is assessed accurately and to plan approaches to improve status if needed. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) will provide guidance to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), FNS Manager, Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered (NDTR), and/or the staff of FNS Department. If not based in-house, visits to the centers are at appropriate times and of sufficient duration and frequency to provide continuing liaison with the medical and nursing staff, advice to the Administrator, and guidance to the FNS department. Although the emphasis of this position is in the clinical area, duties may include all aspects of food and nutrition services.
Qualifications
- Must have a sincere interest in foodservice & nutrition and enjoy working with the senior care living population and other healthcare patients.
- Must meet Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics requirements for RDNs.
- At least one year's experience in clinical nutrition is desired but not essential. Experience of an accredited Dietetic Internship or equivalent training is expected.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of and be able to apply nutrition principles. Must be able to accurately use this knowledge to assess nutritional status and plan care for the patients.
Why NHC?
We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family-oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.
Benefits
- Earned Time Off
- Holiday Incentive Pay
- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
- 401k with generous company contributions
- Competitive Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
- Advancement Opportunities
Work Location:
NHC HealthCare Charleston
2230 Ashley Crossing Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/charleston/
EOE
Licenses & Certifications
- Required: Registered Dietician
Skills
- Preferred: Training - Food and Nutrition
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Registered Dietitian
Verify your CDR credential before applying
USCIS treats Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) certification as evidence of specialty occupation standing. Confirm your credential is active and matches the exact job title on your offer letter before your employer files the PERM application.
Target healthcare systems with established PERM history
Large hospital networks, long-term care operators, and VA-affiliated facilities file PERM applications regularly and have in-house or retained immigration counsel. Prioritize employers whose HR teams already understand DOL prevailing-wage requirements for RD roles.
Search for sponsoring RD employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Registered Dietitian roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're applying only where PERM filings are already part of the hiring process rather than a negotiation you have to start from scratch.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your prospective job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before your employer files the LCA. PERM wages are locked at filing, so a Level I wage determination can affect your offer negotiation and long-term compensation.
Understand how your country of birth affects EB-3 wait times
EB-3 professional backlogs differ dramatically by country of birth, not citizenship. Nationals from India and China face multi-year queues while most other nationalities remain current. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin to model your realistic green card timeline before committing to a sponsorship path.
Request that your employer file I-140 and PERM concurrently
DOL allows PERM and I-140 filing on overlapping timelines in some circumstances. Ask your employer's immigration attorney whether concurrent filing applies to your case, since an approved I-140 locks in your priority date even if you later change jobs under AC21 portability.
Green Card Registered Dietitian: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Registered Dietitian role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most RD positions qualify under EB-3 as a professional role requiring a bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition, plus CDR certification. EB-2 applies if the position requires an advanced degree, such as a master's in clinical nutrition, or if you're pursuing a National Interest Waiver. Your employer's offer letter and the job's stated minimum requirements determine which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B for an RD role?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status, and EB-3 professional filings are not subject to an annual lottery. Unlike the H-1B visa cap, your employer can file PERM at any time of year. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM requires a DOL-supervised recruitment process that typically takes six to twelve months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition.
Which types of employers typically sponsor green cards for Registered Dietitians?
Hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, dialysis centers, and integrated health systems are the most frequent sponsors because they employ RDs in permanent, full-time clinical roles that satisfy PERM's bona fide job requirement. Public health agencies and university medical centers also sponsor, particularly for roles with a research or community nutrition component that supports an advanced-degree EB-2 filing.
Where can I find Registered Dietitian jobs that already include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search RD roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to positions where sponsorship is uncertain. Targeting employers who have previously completed PERM filings for dietitian or allied health roles significantly shortens the negotiation phase and improves your offer-to-filing conversion rate.
Can I change employers after my PERM is approved but before I receive my green card?
Yes, if your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar RD role with a new employer without losing your priority date. USCIS evaluates whether the new position falls within the same Standard Occupational Classification code as your original petition.