H-1B Visa Family Nurse Practitioner Jobs

Family Nurse Practitioner jobs qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the role requires at minimum a Master of Science in Nursing with an NP concentration. Employers file a certified LCA and I-129 petition before you start. Each new worksite needs its own LCA, so multi-site clinic systems require careful coordination.

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Family Nurse Practitioner
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Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana University Health
Tipton, Indiana
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Post-Graduate Dermatology Fellowship Training Program - Family Nurse Practitioner
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Post-Graduate Dermatology Fellowship Training Program - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Rochester
Rochester, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$65k - $88k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Acute Care or Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Acute Care or Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Deaconess Health System
Evansville, Indiana
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Allina Health
Champlin, Minnesota
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$143k - $163k/yr
Hybrid
Master's
10,000+

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Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
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Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Praxis Health
Portland, Oregon
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$145k - $265k/yr
On-Site
None
501-1,000

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Family Nurse Practitioner

Verify your NP credentials meet state requirements

Each state issues its own NP license, and your H-1B LCA is tied to a specific worksite state. Confirm your national certification body credential and state license are active before your employer submits the LCA, since USCIS will scrutinize both.

Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations

Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and worksite location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search for your county before any offer conversation so you can confirm the number your employer must meet and are not underpaid.

Target health systems with dedicated immigration teams

Large hospital networks and federally qualified health centers routinely file H-1B petitions and have in-house counsel familiar with LCA requirements. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for nursing and advanced practice roles.

Account for per-worksite LCA requirements in multi-site roles

FNP positions often rotate across clinics, urgent care sites, or hospital campuses. Each location listed on your schedule needs its own certified LCA. Confirm with your employer's HR team that every regular worksite will be covered before you sign an offer.

File premium processing if your start date is firm

USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days. If your state license activation date, residency completion, or employment start date is fixed, ask your employer to elect premium processing when filing the I-129 petition to avoid a timing gap.

Prepare your specialty occupation documentation early

USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence questioning whether an FNP role requires a specific degree. Gather your MSN transcripts, state NP license, national certification, and a detailed job description outlining graduate-level clinical duties before the petition is filed.

H-1B Visa Family Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Family Nurse Practitioner role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes. Family Nurse Practitioner positions require at minimum a Master of Science in Nursing with an NP specialization, which satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation standard. USCIS expects the employer's job description to reflect graduate-level clinical duties aligned with that degree, so the offer letter and LCA must clearly document those requirements.

How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for FNP roles?

Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, searchable by role and location. Prioritize large hospital systems, multispecialty medical groups, and federally qualified health centers, as these organizations file petitions regularly and have immigration processes already in place for advanced practice nurses.

What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a new clinic or worksite?

Each regular worksite requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL before you begin working there. If your employer adds a location after your original petition is approved, they must file an amended I-129 with the new LCA. Working at an uncovered site puts both you and your employer out of compliance with H-1B regulations.

Can I work for more than one employer as an FNP on H-1B status?

Yes, but each employer must file a separate H-1B petition and certified LCA for your position with them. Concurrent H-1B employment is legal, but you cannot begin working for a second employer until their petition is approved. Per diem or locum tenens arrangements require the same petition process as full-time roles.

How long does H-1B status last for a Family Nurse Practitioner?

H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended once for an additional three years, reaching a six-year maximum under standard rules. Extensions beyond six years are available if your employer has an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a pending PERM labor certification that meets specific timing thresholds under AC21.