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H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship for Registered Nurses lets Chilean nationals work in U.S. hospitals and clinics without competing in the H-1B lottery. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and you apply directly at the consulate after your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL.
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AS A REGISTERED NURSE, you’ll be responsible for delivering care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacting with patients, significant others, and other health care team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have a current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License or Temporary Practice Permit
- Healthcare Provider CPR certification must be obtained within 6 months of start date in position
- Have ability to pass Criminal Background Check
- Customer service attitude
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Generous and Affordable Medical Benefit Package
- Free Parking
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
- Paid Time Off
- 401k retirement plan with company match after vesting
- Short Term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
15,000 Sign-On/Retention Bonus for Qualified Candidates
AS A REGISTERED NURSE, you’ll be responsible for delivering care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacting with patients, significant others, and other health care team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have a current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License or Temporary Practice Permit
- Healthcare Provider CPR certification must be obtained within 6 months of start date in position
- Have ability to pass Criminal Background Check
- Customer service attitude
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Generous and Affordable Medical Benefit Package
- Free Parking
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
- Paid Time Off
- 401k retirement plan with company match after vesting
- Short Term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Registered Nurse
Verify your NCLEX and CGFNS credentials early
U.S. nursing employers require an active state RN license and, for foreign-trained nurses, a CGFNS credentials evaluation. Start both processes months before job searching, since state licensing timelines vary significantly and gaps will stall your H-1B1 Chile application.
Search employers by LCA filing history
Not every hospital that posts RN openings has experience filing Labor Condition Applications for H-1B1 visa Chile workers. Use Migrate Mate to filter job listings by employers with verified DOL LCA filing history specific to Chilean nationals, so you target sponsors who already know the process.
Confirm the wage level meets DOL prevailing wage
Your employer's LCA must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for Registered Nurses in that geographic area. Run the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer to confirm the posted salary qualifies, and flag discrepancies to your employer before they file.
Request an employer familiar with consular filing
H-1B1 Chile is adjudicated at a U.S. consulate in Chile, not by USCIS. Ask prospective employers directly whether their legal team has handled consular-route H-1B1 filings before, since employers accustomed only to USCIS petitions may not know the consulate-specific documentation requirements.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty occupation case
Consular officers and employer HR teams sometimes question whether nursing qualifies as a specialty occupation. Pull your occupation's O*NET profile, which confirms the bachelor's-degree requirement for RNs, and include it with your application documents to preempt any credential questions.
Plan around the one-year H-1B1 validity period
H-1B1 Chile visas are issued in one-year increments, requiring annual renewal through a new LCA and consular stamp. Align your renewal timeline with your employer's HR cycle so the LCA filing isn't rushed, and track your visa expiration date independently from your employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an RN role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Chile?
Yes. Registered Nursing qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related clinical field. USCIS and consular officers accept the O*NET occupation profile and state licensing requirements as evidence. Employers document this in the Labor Condition Application, so you don't need to build a separate specialty occupation argument yourself.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from the H-1B for Registered Nurses?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery, an annual cap of 1,400 visas that rarely comes close to filling, and is processed directly at the consulate rather than through USCIS. For Chilean RNs, this means you can time your application to a job offer without waiting for an October lottery result or a USCIS approval notice, which typically makes the path faster and more predictable.
How do I find hospitals and health systems that sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas for nurses?
Use Migrate Mate to search for RN openings filtered by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for H-1B1 Chile workers. Most general job boards don't distinguish between employers who have filed for Chilean nationals specifically and those who have only handled H-1B petitions, which require a different employer process.
Do I need a CGFNS evaluation to get H-1B1 Chile sponsorship as a nurse?
Most U.S. states require foreign-trained nurses to complete a Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools credentials evaluation and pass the NCLEX before granting RN licensure. Since your employer's LCA and your consular application both depend on an active state license, you must clear CGFNS and NCLEX requirements before your employer can file. Chilean nursing degrees are generally accepted, but processing takes several months, so start early.
Can my employer file the H-1B1 Chile LCA while I am already working in the U.S. on a different visa?
Yes, but the H-1B1 Chile is a consular-route visa, meaning even if you're already in the U.S., you'll typically need to travel to Chile to obtain the visa stamp unless you qualify for a change of status through USCIS. Discuss the consular versus change-of-status options with your employer's immigration counsel before accepting the offer so your timeline is realistic.
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