H-1B Visa Nursing Aide Jobs

Nursing Aide roles can qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a specialized degree, though employers must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL and demonstrate the role meets specialty occupation standards. Facilities with E-Verify enrollment and active H-1B filing histories are your strongest targets.

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Overview

Open Jobs291+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type100% On-site
Median Salary$18K
Top LocationRapid City, SD
Most JobsAppalachian Regional Healthcare

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Optum
Certified Nursing Aide
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Certified Nursing Aide
Optum
Lillington, North Carolina
Nursing
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
CNA / Patient Care Tech
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$10/hr - $24/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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FISHER TITUS MEDICAL CENTER
Nursing Aide
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Nursing Aide
FISHER TITUS MEDICAL CENTER
Norwalk, Ohio
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
501-1,000

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UPMC
Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
UPMC
Seneca, Pennsylvania
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$18/hr - $27/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Nursing Aide
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Nursing Aide
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Hazard, Kentucky
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High School
5,001-10,000

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United Hospital Center
Restorative Nursing Aide
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United Hospital Center
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Restorative Nursing Aide
United Hospital Center
Bridgeport, West Virginia
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
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High School

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Nursing Aide

Verify your credential equivalency early

If your nursing aide or healthcare qualification comes from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before applying. USCIS requires evidence that your foreign degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in a directly related field.

Target E-Verify enrolled healthcare facilities

Hospitals and long-term care networks enrolled in E-Verify are structurally prepared to hire H-1B workers. Facilities without E-Verify enrollment often lack the HR infrastructure to sponsor visas at all, regardless of how well you interview.

Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate

Filter employers by DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for nursing and healthcare roles on Migrate Mate. This shows which facilities have actually sponsored H-1B workers in your occupation code, not just which ones say they're open to sponsorship.

Confirm the role meets specialty occupation standards

Nursing Aide positions don't automatically qualify as H-1B specialty occupations. Use O*NET to document that the role requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, then confirm your employer's job description reflects that same requirement.

Ask about LCA filing timelines before accepting an offer

Your employer must file the Labor Condition Application with DOL and receive certification before USCIS can adjudicate your H-1B petition. Ask your prospective employer whether they've filed LCAs for this role before and what their typical timeline looks like.

Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer

H-1B regulations require your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation in your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your specific SOC code and geographic area to confirm your offered wage meets the DOL threshold before signing.

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Nursing Aide H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Nursing Aide position qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

It depends on how the role is defined. H-1B classification requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty. Many Nursing Aide roles are classified as requiring only on-the-job training, which disqualifies them. However, facilities that require a degree in nursing science or a related healthcare field for the specific position can make a credible specialty occupation argument to USCIS.

Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Nursing Aide roles?

Large hospital systems, teaching hospitals, and federally qualified health centers are the most common sponsors because they have dedicated HR and immigration compliance teams. Long-term care networks and rehabilitation facilities also sponsor but less consistently. Use Migrate Mate to identify facilities with verified LCA filing histories for healthcare support occupations before you apply.

Does my nursing credential from another country satisfy H-1B educational requirements?

USCIS accepts foreign degrees if a recognized credential evaluation agency determines they're equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A nursing diploma that equates to an associate degree won't satisfy the specialty occupation threshold. Get your credential evaluated by a NACES-member organization and ensure the evaluation explicitly states bachelor's equivalency in a healthcare or nursing discipline.

What is an LCA and why does it matter for Nursing Aide H-1B sponsorship?

The Labor Condition Application is a DOL certification your employer must obtain before USCIS will consider your H-1B petition. It requires the employer to attest they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location, and that hiring you won't adversely affect U.S. workers. Without a certified LCA, the H-1B petition can't be filed, so confirming your employer has completed this step is essential before the process begins.

How does the H-1B cap affect Nursing Aide sponsorship timing?

Most private healthcare employers are subject to the annual H-1B cap of 65,000 regular slots plus 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders. USCIS opens registration each March for an April 1 start date. Cap-exempt employers, including certain nonprofit hospitals and government research facilities, can file outside the annual lottery window, which gives you more scheduling flexibility if you target those institutions.

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