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Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a graduate-level degree in a specific clinical field. Health systems, federally qualified health centers, and large multispecialty groups are the most active H-1B sponsors for CRNP roles, with cap-exempt hospital employers offering a direct path that bypasses the annual lottery.
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Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Specialty:
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is growing to serve our community. This is a great opportunity for physicians and advanced practice clinicians to join our primary care division. More than 2,000 primary care and specialty physicians, as well as more than 800 advanced practice clinicians, are employed by the health network through LVPG.
This practice is located in Hazleton PA. At this practice there are 2 Physicians and 2 APCs. The practice is open Monday-Friday 7:30a-5p with call being rotated with clinicians in the region. Patient slot durations consist of 40 minutes for new patients, child wellness/preventative, wellness/preventative for 46 and older, TOC, and medical clearances and 20 minutes for wellness/preventative for 45 and under, return patients and acute visits. Full time is considered 36 patient facing hours with part time being considered.
In a family medicine career with LVHN, you’ll experience:
- Variety of practice settings
- Flexible Monday-Friday schedule
- Free scribe services
- Onsite and remote care team to support physicians and APCs
- LVPG primary care APCs provide care for their own patient panel and see additional acute and follow up patients from the practice, as needed.
- Call is shared with other practices in the region and goes to nurse triage first.
- There are opportunities to teach nurse practitioner and physician assistant students, if interested
LVHN offers clinicians the strength of a large network, an integrated medical staff, and a platform to develop and grow their clinical, research, academic and educational career. Join a department that is patient-centered, progressive and committed to finding joy in the practice of primary care.
Benefits:
As a nationally certified Great Place to Work™, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Explore our benefits.
- Starting and Retention Bonus
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
- CME Time and Allowance
- Relocation (if applicable)
- Eligible for a sizeable end of the year bonus
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience as a clinician in Family Medicine/Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine preferred
- A Valid PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
- Graduate from an accredited educational program for Nurse Practitioners
Location
Phoenix Medical Building- 141 Vine Street
141 N Vine St, 18201, Hazleton, United States (Map)
Interested? Get In Touch.
Send your CV or contact your recruiter to learn more about this opportunity.
Kayla Monaco
Clinician Recruiter
Email: Kayla.Monaco@jefferson.edu
Phone: 484-705-5569
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Family Medicine Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Specialty:
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is growing to serve our community. This is a great opportunity for physicians and advanced practice clinicians to join our primary care division. More than 2,000 primary care and specialty physicians, as well as more than 800 advanced practice clinicians, are employed by the health network through LVPG.
This practice is located in Hazleton PA. At this practice there are 2 Physicians and 2 APCs. The practice is open Monday-Friday 7:30a-5p with call being rotated with clinicians in the region. Patient slot durations consist of 40 minutes for new patients, child wellness/preventative, wellness/preventative for 46 and older, TOC, and medical clearances and 20 minutes for wellness/preventative for 45 and under, return patients and acute visits. Full time is considered 36 patient facing hours with part time being considered.
In a family medicine career with LVHN, you’ll experience:
- Variety of practice settings
- Flexible Monday-Friday schedule
- Free scribe services
- Onsite and remote care team to support physicians and APCs
- LVPG primary care APCs provide care for their own patient panel and see additional acute and follow up patients from the practice, as needed.
- Call is shared with other practices in the region and goes to nurse triage first.
- There are opportunities to teach nurse practitioner and physician assistant students, if interested
LVHN offers clinicians the strength of a large network, an integrated medical staff, and a platform to develop and grow their clinical, research, academic and educational career. Join a department that is patient-centered, progressive and committed to finding joy in the practice of primary care.
Benefits:
As a nationally certified Great Place to Work™, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Explore our benefits.
- Starting and Retention Bonus
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
- CME Time and Allowance
- Relocation (if applicable)
- Eligible for a sizeable end of the year bonus
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience as a clinician in Family Medicine/Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine preferred
- A Valid PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
- Graduate from an accredited educational program for Nurse Practitioners
Location
Phoenix Medical Building- 141 Vine Street
141 N Vine St, 18201, Hazleton, United States (Map)
Interested? Get In Touch.
Send your CV or contact your recruiter to learn more about this opportunity.
Kayla Monaco
Clinician Recruiter
Email: Kayla.Monaco@jefferson.edu
Phone: 484-705-5569
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Verify your NP credentials meet H-1B requirements
Your master's or doctoral degree in nursing must align directly with your specialty area. A family nurse practitioner degree supporting an acute care NP role can trigger an RFE, so confirm your clinical specialty matches the job description before applying.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Nonprofit hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and university-affiliated health systems can file your H-1B petition outside the annual lottery. This means you can start working year-round without waiting for an October 1 start date.
Search LCA filings on Migrate Mate by NP specialty
Filter by SOC code 29-1171 on Migrate Mate to see which employers have certified Labor Condition Applications for nurse practitioner roles. This shows real filing history, not just job postings, so you target employers already committed to sponsorship.
Get your prevailing wage level right before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up wage levels for your NP specialty and work location. Your offered salary must meet at least the Level I prevailing wage in the LCA, and underpayment is a common compliance violation that can jeopardize your petition.
Confirm your state NP license covers the employer's state
Some states require a separate license even if you hold a compact nursing license. Your H-1B petition requires an active, unrestricted license in the state of employment, so start the licensure transfer process before your employer files with USCIS.
Ask employers about their cap-gap and start date policy
If you're transitioning from OPT or another status, ask whether the employer will file before April 1 to secure cap-gap protection. A delayed filing past the lottery window can leave you without work authorization for months between statuses.
H-1B Visa Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. CRNP positions require at least a master's degree in a specific nursing specialty, which meets the specialty occupation standard under USCIS criteria. The key is that your degree field must align directly with your clinical specialty area. A psychiatric NP degree supporting a psychiatric NP role is straightforward; a mismatch between degree and role increases the risk of a Request for Evidence.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for nurse practitioners most reliably?
Large nonprofit health systems, federally qualified health centers, academic medical centers, and multispecialty group practices are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for CRNP roles. Nonprofit and university-affiliated hospitals are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file petitions year-round without entering the annual lottery. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified LCA filing history for nurse practitioner positions in your target location.
Does a nurse practitioner need a separate H-1B for each state if working across multiple locations?
Each worksite state requires its own certified Labor Condition Application filed with the DOL before the H-1B petition is submitted to USCIS. If you rotate between facilities in different states, your employer must file separate LCAs covering each location. Short-term assignments under 30 workdays in a single location may qualify for a short-term placement exception, but this is a narrow carve-out and should not be assumed.
Can a CRNP on H-1B work for more than one employer at the same time?
Yes, but each employer must file a separate H-1B petition with USCIS and a separate LCA with the DOL. Concurrent H-1B employment is permitted as long as both petitions are approved and you maintain valid status under each. This is common for NPs who split time between a primary health system and a part-time telehealth practice, but both sponsors carry full compliance obligations.
What happens to H-1B status if a nurse practitioner's state license lapses?
An expired or suspended state nursing license puts your H-1B status at risk because licensure is a material condition of your employment and your original petition. USCIS expects you to maintain all credentials required for the specialty occupation throughout your authorized period. If your license lapses, notify your employer immediately, as continuing to work may constitute an unauthorized change of status.