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Utilization Review Nurse 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. Clinical experience, state licensure, and RN credentials all factor into which preference category fits your case.
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The Utilization Review (UR) Intake Specialist provides staff support services including typing reports and correspondence, file handling and forms completion in addition to answering incoming telephone calls, supporting the goals of the Utilization Review / Case Management department, and of CorVel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Takes calls relating to precertification requests
- Verifies that all patient, provider and facility information entered in system is accurate and up to date
- Enters notes and service requests in CareMC system
- Communicates with stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
- Additional duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to meet designated deadlines
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office including Excel spreadsheets
- Strong interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
- Ability to remain poised in stressful situations and communicate diplomatically via all methods of communication
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- A.A. degree or equivalent preferred
PAY RANGE:
CorVel uses a market based approach to pay and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location. Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors: federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions. Our ranges may be modified at any time.
For leveled roles (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.) new hires may be slotted into a different level, either up or down, based on assessment during interview process taking into consideration experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. The level may impact the salary range and these adjustments would be clarified during the offer process.
Pay Range: $16.74 - $26.92 per hour
A list of our benefit offerings can be found on our CorVel website: CorVel Careers | Opportunities in Risk Management.
In general, our opportunities will be posted for up to 1 year from date of posting, or until we have selected candidate(s) to fulfill the opening, whichever comes first.
ABOUT CORVEL
CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work® Company, is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for the workers’ compensation, auto, health and disability management industries. CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange since 1991. Our continual investment in human capital and technology enable us to deliver the most innovative and integrated solutions to our clients. We are a stable and growing company with a strong, supportive culture and plenty of career advancement opportunities. Over 4,000 people working across the United States embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE-IT!).
A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off.
CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
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.
INTRODUCTION
The Utilization Review (UR) Intake Specialist provides staff support services including typing reports and correspondence, file handling and forms completion in addition to answering incoming telephone calls, supporting the goals of the Utilization Review / Case Management department, and of CorVel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Takes calls relating to precertification requests
- Verifies that all patient, provider and facility information entered in system is accurate and up to date
- Enters notes and service requests in CareMC system
- Communicates with stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
- Additional duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to meet designated deadlines
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office including Excel spreadsheets
- Strong interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
- Ability to remain poised in stressful situations and communicate diplomatically via all methods of communication
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- A.A. degree or equivalent preferred
PAY RANGE:
CorVel uses a market based approach to pay and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location. Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors: federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions. Our ranges may be modified at any time.
For leveled roles (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.) new hires may be slotted into a different level, either up or down, based on assessment during interview process taking into consideration experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. The level may impact the salary range and these adjustments would be clarified during the offer process.
Pay Range: $16.74 - $26.92 per hour
A list of our benefit offerings can be found on our CorVel website: CorVel Careers | Opportunities in Risk Management.
In general, our opportunities will be posted for up to 1 year from date of posting, or until we have selected candidate(s) to fulfill the opening, whichever comes first.
ABOUT CORVEL
CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work® Company, is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for the workers’ compensation, auto, health and disability management industries. CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange since 1991. Our continual investment in human capital and technology enable us to deliver the most innovative and integrated solutions to our clients. We are a stable and growing company with a strong, supportive culture and plenty of career advancement opportunities. Over 4,000 people working across the United States embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE-IT!).
A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off.
CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
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 as an Utilization Review Nurse
Verify your RN credentials transfer cleanly
Foreign nursing credentials often require CGFNS certification or a state board equivalency review before USCIS will accept them for EB-3 classification. Get your credential evaluation done before targeting employers so you can confirm eligibility upfront.
Target health systems with PERM filing history
Large hospital networks and managed-care organizations regularly sponsor UR nurses because the role is hard to fill domestically. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have filed PERM applications for similar RN job titles in the past two years.
Understand where EB-2 versus EB-3 applies
Most Utilization Review Nurse roles qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree and licensure. If you hold a master's in nursing or health administration, ask employers whether the job duties support an EB-2 advanced-degree filing instead.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers faster
Searching by job title alone won't filter for green card sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces UR Nurse roles at employers with documented EB-3 sponsorship history, so you spend time on applications that can actually lead to permanent residency.
Negotiate PERM timeline into your offer conversation
Ask prospective employers whether they use in-house immigration counsel or a third-party firm for PERM filings, and what their typical timeline looks like from hire date to I-140 approval. DOL analyst review currently averages over 12 months for PERM, so knowing the employer's process matters.
Confirm the offered role meets DOL prevailing wage
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for a Utilization Review Nurse in your work location before USCIS will approve the I-140. Run the offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search to confirm it meets at least a Level II wage before signing anything.
Green Card Utilization Review Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Utilization Review Nurse roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Utilization Review Nurse positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles requiring both an RN license and a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Because the role involves clinical judgment and insurance protocol expertise that cannot be filled by a worker with general training, employers can document the specialty occupation requirement in the PERM process.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work period, and there is no annual lottery. The PERM process does take longer than H-1B visa filing since DOL must certify the employer's recruitment before USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition, but you're building toward a green card rather than renewing status every few years. For nationals from countries without a significant EB-3 backlog, the overall timeline is often comparable to multiple H-1B renewal cycles.
What credentials do I need to present for a PERM-sponsored UR Nurse position?
You'll need an active RN license in the state where you'll work, NCLEX passage documentation, and a foreign credential evaluation if your nursing degree is from outside the U.S. CGFNS certification or a state board equivalency letter is often required. Some employers also ask for proof of utilization management experience, particularly familiarity with InterQual or Milliman criteria, to satisfy the PERM job description requirements.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for Utilization Review Nurses?
Not every hospital or insurance company that posts UR Nurse jobs is willing to sponsor a PERM case. Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can target your search toward organizations that have successfully sponsored similar RN roles rather than cold-applying and asking later in the process.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers once your I-140 is approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. A Utilization Review Nurse moving to a related case management or quality assurance RN role at a new employer will generally satisfy this requirement.