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Registered Nurse roles are among the most actively sponsored positions in U.S. employment-based green card programs. Hospitals and health systems file PERM labor certifications under EB-3, and in some cases EB-2, to permanently hire internationally trained nurses. Sponsorship typically begins after a full-time offer and state licensure, with CGFNS credential evaluation required for most foreign-trained applicants.
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Get Access To All JobsGreenstaff Medical is seeking qualified Registered Nurses currently residing in Canada who are interested in building their nursing career in the United States.
We work with healthcare facilities across the U.S. and support internationally educated and internationally mobile nurses through the recruitment, U.S. licensing, credentialing, immigration, and relocation process.
Depending on your qualifications, licensure, experience, and career goals, you may be considered for TN visa opportunities or employer-sponsored EB-3 permanent residency opportunities.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities with healthcare facilities across the United States
- Potential TN visa opportunities for eligible Canadian nurses
- Potential EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for qualifying candidates
- U.S. nursing licensing and credentialing support
- Immigration and compliance guidance
- Relocation support
- Dedicated support from an experienced international nurse recruitment team
- Long-term career and professional development opportunities
- Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Qualifications and requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent nursing degree
- Active Registered Nurse license in Canada
- Minimum 2 years of recent clinical nursing experience preferred
- NCLEX-RN passed, scheduled, or currently in progress
- Strong English communication skills
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is welcomed:
o Medical-Surgical
o ICU
o Emergency/ER
o Telemetry
o Operating Room/OR
o Home care
o Long-Term Care
Why Greenstaff Medical?
Moving your nursing career to the United States involves more than finding a job. Our international recruitment team provides guidance throughout the process—from identifying suitable opportunities to navigating licensing, credentialing, immigration, and relocation requirements.
We work with candidates to understand their career goals, specialty, experience, preferred locations, and immigration pathway and help identify opportunities that may align with their profile.
Apply Today:
If you are a Registered Nurse currently living in Canada and are interested in pursuing a nursing career in the United States, we would like to hear from you.
International nurses currently outside the U.S. and ready to begin the process are also encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply now, you can call at +1 469-518-0258
Email - Gsusinternational@greenstaffmedical.com
Positions fill fast — apply today.
Please note: Visa sponsorship and employment opportunities are subject to individual eligibility, applicable immigration requirements, licensure requirements, and position availability.
Greenstaff Medical is seeking qualified Registered Nurses currently residing in Canada who are interested in building their nursing career in the United States.
We work with healthcare facilities across the U.S. and support internationally educated and internationally mobile nurses through the recruitment, U.S. licensing, credentialing, immigration, and relocation process.
Depending on your qualifications, licensure, experience, and career goals, you may be considered for TN visa opportunities or employer-sponsored EB-3 permanent residency opportunities.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities with healthcare facilities across the United States
- Potential TN visa opportunities for eligible Canadian nurses
- Potential EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for qualifying candidates
- U.S. nursing licensing and credentialing support
- Immigration and compliance guidance
- Relocation support
- Dedicated support from an experienced international nurse recruitment team
- Long-term career and professional development opportunities
- Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Qualifications and requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent nursing degree
- Active Registered Nurse license in Canada
- Minimum 2 years of recent clinical nursing experience preferred
- NCLEX-RN passed, scheduled, or currently in progress
- Strong English communication skills
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is welcomed:
o Medical-Surgical
o ICU
o Emergency/ER
o Telemetry
o Operating Room/OR
o Home care
o Long-Term Care
Why Greenstaff Medical?
Moving your nursing career to the United States involves more than finding a job. Our international recruitment team provides guidance throughout the process—from identifying suitable opportunities to navigating licensing, credentialing, immigration, and relocation requirements.
We work with candidates to understand their career goals, specialty, experience, preferred locations, and immigration pathway and help identify opportunities that may align with their profile.
Apply Today:
If you are a Registered Nurse currently living in Canada and are interested in pursuing a nursing career in the United States, we would like to hear from you.
International nurses currently outside the U.S. and ready to begin the process are also encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply now, you can call at +1 469-518-0258
Email - Gsusinternational@greenstaffmedical.com
Positions fill fast — apply today.
Please note: Visa sponsorship and employment opportunities are subject to individual eligibility, applicable immigration requirements, licensure requirements, and position availability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Registered Nurse
Get your CGFNS credentials evaluated early
PERM sponsorship for foreign-trained nurses requires credential evaluation before DOL filing can begin. Start your CGFNS or VisaScreen certification as soon as possible. Delays here stall your employer's entire labor certification timeline.
Target hospitals with established immigration infrastructure
Health systems that sponsor nurses regularly have in-house immigration counsel and PERM filing experience. Facilities with international nurse recruitment programs are more likely to understand EB-3 timelines and cover attorney fees on your behalf.
Clarify state licensure requirements before accepting offers
PERM sponsorship requires you to hold or be eligible for a nursing license in the state where you'll work. Some states require NCLEX passage and Social Security Number issuance before granting full licensure, which affects your start date.
Understand your priority date and country backlog
EB-3 green card availability depends on your birth country, not citizenship. Nurses born in countries with high demand, such as the Philippines or India, face longer waits. USCIS publishes the Visa Bulletin monthly so you can track your place in the queue.
Search green card sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Registered Nurse roles by employers with active PERM and EB-3 filing history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying and puts you in front of health systems already set up to sponsor permanent residency.
Ask employers who covers PERM advertising costs
DOL requires employers to run recruitment advertising before PERM is filed. Confirm in writing whether your employer absorbs those costs. Some contracts shift administrative expenses to nurses, which PERM regulations prohibit for certain categories of fees.
Green Card Registered Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Does EB-3 green card sponsorship work differently for nurses than for other healthcare roles?
Yes. Registered Nurses are classified as Schedule A workers by DOL, which means employers can skip the standard PERM labor market test and file directly with USCIS under a Schedule A Group I designation. This shortcut can significantly reduce the time between job offer and I-140 petition filing, though credential evaluation and state licensure requirements still apply.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship compare to H-1B sponsorship for Registered Nurses?
The H-1B visa has an annual lottery cap of 85,000 slots and does not guarantee selection. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM is uncapped at the petition level and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: EB-3 takes longer from offer to approval, but nurses born in most countries outside India and China can see priority dates move steadily.
Can a foreign-trained nurse start working while waiting for the green card to be approved?
Yes, if your employer sponsors an H-1B or TN visa to bridge employment while your I-140 and adjustment of status are pending. Once your I-485 has been filed and a work permit is issued by USCIS, you can work for any employer. Some nurses use concurrent H-1B and green card sponsorship from the same employer to maintain legal status throughout the process.
Where can I find Registered Nurse jobs that include EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Registered Nurse positions filtered specifically by employers with active employment-based green card filing history. Rather than sifting through general job listings, you can identify health systems that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process for nurses in similar roles.
What credential documents do I need before a U.S. employer can file PERM for a nursing role?
Most foreign-trained nurses need a CGFNS VisaScreen certificate, which includes a credentials evaluation, English language proficiency test results such as IELTS or TOEFL, and NCLEX passage. DOL requires that these requirements are met before a Schedule A PERM petition is filed with USCIS. Your employer's immigration attorney will typically provide a checklist specific to your country of nursing education.