H-1B Visa Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Nurse Practitioner roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a master's-level NP degree in a specific clinical area. Large health systems, academic medical centers, and multispecialty groups are the most active H-1B sponsors for NP roles, filing LCAs that certify wages at or above DOL prevailing levels for your specialty and location.
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Location Address:
1001 Silver SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4904
Type of Opportunity: Part time
FTE: 0.80
Summary
Work with the GI physicians and PCPs to manage colo-rectal screening clinic and follow-up office visits as needed. Services include obtaining pertinent history, performing examinations, ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory tests and prescribing appropriate medications and treatment.
Job Description:
Practice Highlights
- 4-day work week
- 36 hours of direct patient care
- 4 hours of protected administrative time
- Up to 18 patients per day
- Autonomous practice with strong physician and interdisciplinary support
- Focus on preventive care and colorectal cancer screening
Position Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the Colorectal Screening Clinic
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients through evidence-based care
- Prescribe medications, treatments, and non-pharmacologic therapies as appropriate
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies, laboratory tests, and imaging
- Provide patient and family education, counseling, and preventive health guidance
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care
- Serve as a patient advocate and healthcare resource for individuals and families
- Participate in teaching, mentoring, and interdisciplinary consultation as needed
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support clinic operations and patient care excellence
Additional Job Description:
The minimum requirements are as follows:
For Nurse Practitioner - Masters degree in Nursing, New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license, federal and state DEA license and ANCC or AANP certification required. Minimum of one year experience preferred but not required.
For Physician Assistant - Baccalaureate prepared CAHEA Certified Physician Assistant or two (2) years working experience as a Certified Physician Assistant, and licensed by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners required. Minimum of one year experience preferred but not required.
We offer more than the standard benefits!
Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! In addition, we offer all employees a robust, day one effective benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more. Exceptional retirement plans - 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
Presbyterian is not just a great place to practice medicine, it's where you'll find a different way to make a difference. Our commitment to safe, high-quality care is at the heart of everything we do. Here's a glimpse of what sets us apart:
- Technology and digital platforms allow our clinicians to focus on meaningful work and reduce friction in your practice.
- Innovative care models improve access and free providers to focus on our patients. Clinicians spend more time connecting patients with affordable, innovative solutions that keep them healthy.
- All employees have a Strongline silent alarm badge to help you be - and feel - safer at work.
- The RESET program is a multi-day immersive retreat designed for clinicians, fostering personal and professional growth. Through interactive sessions, self-reflection, and peer support, participants gain insights, tools, and practices to enhance well-being, resilience, and intentional living.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services:
Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with over 14,000 employees - including 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 600,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and Commercial health plans.
About Our Regional Delivery System
Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Nurse Practitioner
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires that your NP role demands a specific graduate-level degree, not just any master's. Confirm your MSN or DNP is in the clinical specialty matching the posted position before applying, since a credential mismatch is a common RFE trigger.
Check LCA filings by NP specialty and state
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Labor Condition Applications filed under SOC code 29-1171 for your target metro area. This tells you which health systems actively sponsor NPs and what prevailing wage tiers they're certifying at.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify early
H-1B cap-exempt employers like university hospitals and nonprofit research centers can file year-round without lottery risk. Filtering your search to E-Verify-enrolled academic medical centers narrows the field to employers with established H-1B infrastructure for clinical staff.
Search Migrate Mate for NP roles filtered by H-1B filing history
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified DOL LCA filing history for Nurse Practitioner roles, so you're not cold-applying to systems that have never sponsored this position. Filter by specialty, state license requirement, and sponsorship activity to build a targeted list.
Align state licensure timing with your I-129 filing window
Your employer can't file the I-129 petition until you hold an active NP license in the practice state. Start the endorsement or NCLEX-RN equivalency process early; some compact states take 60 to 90 days to issue licenses, which can delay your petition and eat into your cap-gap window.
Ask HR whether the offer letter specifies full-time clinical hours
USCIS scrutinizes part-time NP petitions more heavily, often issuing RFEs to verify that the role constitutes a bona fide specialty occupation. Confirm that your offer letter documents full-time hours and a defined clinical scope tied to your graduate degree specialty before your employer files.
H-1B Visa Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Nurse Practitioner role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, NP roles generally qualify when the position requires at minimum a master's degree in a specific NP specialty such as family practice, acute care, or psychiatric mental health. USCIS evaluates whether the degree requirement is tied to the specific clinical duties of the role, not just a general nursing credential. Positions that accept any graduate degree or substitute experience for the degree are more likely to receive RFEs.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Nurse Practitioners?
Academic medical centers, large nonprofit health systems, and federally qualified health centers are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for NP roles. Many of these employers qualify as cap-exempt because of their nonprofit or university affiliation, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without waiting for the annual lottery. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with active LCA filing history specifically for NP positions in your target state.
Can I apply for NP jobs while on OPT or STEM OPT before the H-1B lottery?
Yes, and timing matters significantly. If you're on OPT, your employer must file your H-1B petition by April 1 for a potential October 1 start date. NPs on STEM OPT have a 24-month extension, which provides more runway if you aren't selected in the first lottery cycle. Cap-exempt employers like university hospitals bypass the lottery entirely, making them a strong option if your OPT is running short.
What documentation does my employer need to file an H-1B petition for an NP role?
Your employer must first obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL, which requires documenting the NP's SOC code, the offered wage at or above the prevailing wage for your specialty and location, and the worksite address. For the I-129 petition, USCIS will need your official MSN or DNP transcripts, your active state NP license, any board certifications such as ANCC or AANP, and the signed employment offer letter specifying full-time clinical duties.
Does NP specialty affect H-1B approval odds or the LCA wage level?
Yes on both counts. USCIS has historically scrutinized certain NP specialties more than others when the degree requirement isn't tightly defined in the job description, so your offer letter should explicitly map your clinical scope to your graduate specialty. DOL assigns prevailing wages by SOC code and geography, so a psychiatric NP in a high-cost metro will have a different wage floor than a family NP in a rural area. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the exact wage level applicable to your role and location before negotiating your offer.