H-2B Visa Nursing Assistant Jobs
Nursing Assistant jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available through seasonal healthcare and long-term care facilities that petition the DOL for temporary labor certification. The annual cap of 66,000 H-2B visas fills quickly, so matching with a sponsoring employer early in the filing cycle is critical for this role.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition: Certified Nursing Assistant
Location: Seneca Falls, NY
Pay Rate: $900-$950/week
Schedule: Days and Night shifts available
Duration: 13 weeks with extension available
Setting: Hospital
Overview: Seeking experienced Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to provide care at a Long-Term care setting in Phoenix. The CNAs will assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), basic medical procedures, and resident comfort, while maintaining safety, dignity, and adherence to facility and state standards.
Qualifications
- Current and valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in the State of Arizona.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Minimum 1 year of recent CNA experience in a long-term care, hospital, or similar setting preferred.
- Current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
- COVID-19 vaccination or declination
Position: Certified Nursing Assistant
Location: Seneca Falls, NY
Pay Rate: $900-$950/week
Schedule: Days and Night shifts available
Duration: 13 weeks with extension available
Setting: Hospital
Overview: Seeking experienced Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to provide care at a Long-Term care setting in Phoenix. The CNAs will assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), basic medical procedures, and resident comfort, while maintaining safety, dignity, and adherence to facility and state standards.
Qualifications
- Current and valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in the State of Arizona.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Minimum 1 year of recent CNA experience in a long-term care, hospital, or similar setting preferred.
- Current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
- COVID-19 vaccination or declination
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Nursing Assistant
Verify your CNA certification transfers across states
H-2B visa employers hiring Nursing Assistants often operate in specific states, and CNA reciprocity requirements vary. Confirm your certification is recognized in the employer's state before the offer stage so licensing delays don't stall your petition.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-2B nursing employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter Nursing Assistant roles by employers with documented H-2B filing history. That DOL Labor Condition Application data tells you which facilities have already cleared the temporary labor certification process before.
Target facilities with recurring seasonal census spikes
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers in tourist-heavy or retirement communities often experience predictable seasonal patient surges. These employers are more likely to have an established H-2B petition infrastructure and repeat filing experience with DOL.
Confirm the employer's start date aligns with the H-2B cap window
H-2B visas split into two cap halves: October 1 for winter and April 1 for summer. Your employer must file with a start date matching the correct half. A misaligned start date means waiting an additional six months.
Get your employment verification documents ready before the offer
Gather prior CNA employment records, proof of completed training hours, and any state registry confirmation before you receive an offer. Employers filing H-2B petitions with USCIS move quickly once the DOL certifies the temporary labor need.
Ask employers whether they're enrolled in E-Verify before accepting
Some states mandate E-Verify for healthcare employers, and USCIS requires H-2B workers to be employment-eligible on their start date. Confirming enrollment upfront avoids onboarding complications after your visa is approved and you've already arrived.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Nursing Assistant jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Nursing Assistant roles filtered by employers with verified H-2B filing history, so you're not cold-applying to facilities that have never sponsored temporary workers. Focus on skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and seasonal long-term care operations in states with recurring patient census surges, as these employers are most likely to have active DOL temporary labor certifications.
How does the H-2B cap affect Nursing Assistant applicants, and when should I start?
The H-2B annual cap is 66,000 visas split into two halves of 33,000 each, with the winter half starting October 1 and the summer half starting April 1. Cap numbers are exhausted quickly, sometimes within days of the filing window opening. Your employer must file at least 75 days before your intended start date, meaning serious candidates and their sponsoring facilities should align on paperwork well before that window opens.
Does a Nursing Assistant role qualify for H-2B, and what does the DOL look for?
Nursing Assistant is classified as a non-agricultural temporary position, which makes it eligible for H-2B if the employer can demonstrate the need is seasonal, peakload, intermittent, or a one-time occurrence. DOL reviews whether the role genuinely requires temporary workers and whether U.S. workers are unavailable. The employer must also pay the prevailing wage for your specific location, which you can verify using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer.
Can I change employers or facilities while on an H-2B visa as a Nursing Assistant?
H-2B status is tied to the specific employer and job listed on the approved petition. If you want to work for a different facility, that new employer must file a separate H-2B petition with USCIS and receive approval before you begin working there. You can't transfer the visa between employers the way some other visa categories allow, so any facility change requires restarting the certification and filing process.