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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Overview

Open Jobs11+
Top Visa TypeH-2B
Work Type100% On-site
Median Salary$33K
Top LocationChula Vista, CA
Most JobsSharp Forestry

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The village at mission
Certified Nursing Assistant
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The village at mission
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Certified Nursing Assistant
The village at mission
Clarinda, Iowa
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
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Other

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Advantage
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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Advantage
Added 2d ago
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Advantage
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
On-Site
None
501-1,000

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The Pines at Placerville
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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The Pines at Placerville
Added 2w ago
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The Pines at Placerville
Placerville, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$21/hr
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51-200

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cedar haven
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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Added 3w ago
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
cedar haven
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$23/hr
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High School

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The Moorings
Certified Nursing Assistant
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Certified Nursing Assistant
The Moorings
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$20/hr - $29/hr
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None
10,000+

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Tips 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.

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