H-1B Visa Certified Nurse Midwife Jobs

Certified Nurse Midwife roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because the position typically requires at least a master's degree in nurse-midwifery. Hospitals, birth centers, and OB/GYN practices sponsor H-1B petitions for CNMs, but you'll need an active APRN license in the state where you'll practice before your employer can file.

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Overview

Open Jobs25+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type100% On-site
Median Salary$117K
Top LocationSan Antonio, TX
Most JobsBaylor College of Medicine

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CommonSpirit Health
Certified Nurse Midwife
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Certified Nurse Midwife
CommonSpirit Health
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$107,411/yr - $200,616/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Master's

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University of New Mexico
Certified Nurse Midwives: Open Rank Lecturer of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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University of New Mexico
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Certified Nurse Midwives: Open Rank Lecturer of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Vituity
Certified Nurse Midwife
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Vituity
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Certified Nurse Midwife
Vituity
Loveland, Colorado
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$60/hr - $75/hr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Medical College of Wisconsin
Certified Nurse Midwife
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Medical College of Wisconsin
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Certified Nurse Midwife
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Master's
5,001-10,000

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University of Utah
Certified Nurse Midwife
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University of Utah
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Certified Nurse Midwife
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$96,000/yr - $185,746/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Certified Nurse Midwife

Verify your APRN license transfers across states

CNM licensure is state-specific and must be active before your employer files the H-1B petition. If you're relocating, confirm the new state's APRN application timeline, since some boards take three to five months to process out-of-state applications.

Confirm your degree meets specialty occupation requirements

USCIS requires a U.S. bachelor's or higher in a directly related field for H-1B eligibility. CNM programs now universally require a master's or doctoral degree, so check that your credential evaluation explicitly states equivalency to a U.S. master's in nurse-midwifery.

Target hospitals enrolled in E-Verify for sponsorship

Employers filing H-1B petitions for cap-subject cases must participate in E-Verify. Large hospital systems and federally funded health centers are almost always enrolled. Confirm E-Verify enrollment before investing time in an application, since non-enrolled employers can't complete the hiring process.

Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B CNM employers

Filter by occupation and review each employer's DOL Labor Condition Application filing history on Migrate Mate. This shows you which health systems have actively sponsored CNM roles, so you're targeting employers with a real track record rather than guessing.

Ask your employer about the LCA prevailing wage level

Your employer must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for CNMs in your geographic area. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level before negotiating your offer, since a Level I wage signals a junior classification that may not reflect your experience.

File during the H-1B cap window if you're not cap-exempt

If your employer isn't a nonprofit hospital, university, or government research facility, your petition is subject to the annual 85,000-visa cap and April registration window. Missing registration by the USCIS deadline means waiting a full year, so confirm your employer's cap-exempt status early.

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Certified Nurse Midwife H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Certified Nurse Midwife role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes. CNM positions qualify because they require at least a master's degree in nurse-midwifery under current APRN scope-of-practice standards. USCIS evaluates both the theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge, and CNM programs satisfy both criteria. Your employer will document the degree requirement in the H-1B petition and Labor Condition Application filed with DOL.

Can I work as a CNM on H-1B while my petition is pending?

If you're already in H-1B status with a current employer, cap-gap protections can extend your authorization during a transfer. If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT or another status, you generally can't start until USCIS approves the petition or your employer files for premium processing. Confirm the exact start-date rules with your employer's immigration counsel before giving notice at your current position.

How do I find CNM employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?

Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by occupation, so you can identify hospitals, birth centers, and women's health practices that have sponsored CNM roles in the past. This is more reliable than applying broadly and asking during interviews, since employers with no LCA history for your role may lack the internal process to sponsor you efficiently.

Does my NCLEX-RN certification count toward H-1B eligibility for CNM roles?

NCLEX-RN demonstrates RN licensure but doesn't substitute for the specialty degree requirement. USCIS focuses on your CNM-specific credential, which means your master's or doctoral degree in nurse-midwifery and your national certification from AMCB or ACNM carry more weight in the petition than your underlying RN license alone.

What happens to my H-1B status if I change CNM employers?

Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your first day of work. Under AC21 portability rules, you can start with the new employer once the transfer petition is filed and your previous H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. The O*NET occupation code for CNMs should remain consistent across both petitions to avoid specialty occupation scrutiny during the transfer.

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