J-1 Visa Clinic Registered Nurse Jobs
Clinic Registered Nurse positions in the United States are accessible to international healthcare professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Exchange Visitor Program, typically via the Trainee or Research Scholar category. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the clinic serves as your host employer.
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Work type: Full-Time
Location:
University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Kline School of Law
Job Summary
The Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) offers an attorney with an interest in clinical teaching and immigration and asylum law the opportunity to refine their teaching and supervisory skills while working together with the clinic director in a law school clinical program. The VAP will work closely with the Director of Federal Litigation and Appeals Clinic to supervise students and provide direct legal services to non-citizens in immigration-related matters. Essential duties include supervising Clinic students’ casework, some direct client representation, and preparing and teaching clinic seminar classes. The VAP may have opportunities to collaborate with faculty and students in the Law School’s other clinics. The VAP can also work on scholarships, attend and participate in faculty workshops, and engage in advocacy and service projects related to the Clinic’s mission.
This is a 12-month, non-tenure track, potentially renewable position at the Law School campus in Philadelphia, PA. The position is expected to begin in the summer of 2026 and continue for one year with the potential option of a renewal for a second year. It does not lead to tenure or permanent appointment.
This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.
Essential Functions
- Supervise students in the Federal Litigation and Appeals Clinic in their casework and advocacy project; co-teach clinic seminar classes; and perform other work related to running the clinical course.
- Provide representation for the clinic’s existing clients along with students, as well as during transitions between semesters and over the summer; conduct intake interviews with prospective clients.
- Coordinate grant reporting information as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a J.D. Degree.
- Minimum of at least one year of experience representing clients, preferably in immigration law matters.
- Must be a licensed attorney in good standing who has an active membership to a bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent trial lawyering skills.
- Proactive communicator with creative, solution-focused orientation, including the ability to work collaboratively with others to develop new ideas and effectively incorporate feedback.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to zealously pursue creative and collaborative legal services and strategies.
- Excellent time management and ability to produce high quality work on tight deadlines.
- Excellent professional judgment.
- Ability to hit the ground working, multi-task, and work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong interest in working on behalf of non-citizens.
- Commitment to working with and mentoring students.
- Successful track record of and a demonstrated commitment to working effectively with diverse and vulnerable client populations.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances, needs, and interests within the clinic and community.
- Proficiency in a second language is preferred but not required.
Physical Demands
- Typically sitting at a desk/table
- Lifting demands: 25lbs
Location
- University City - Philadelphia, PA
Additional Information
This is a Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The offered salary is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
Additional Required Documents:
- A letter of interest that includes discussion of why you are seeking the position and your relevant qualifications and experience.
- A list of 3 references along with contact information.
- Applicants with less than five years of post-law school practice experience should also submit an informal or official law school transcript.
Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately. The deadline for applying is June 30, 2026, though later applications may be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
For further information, contact Professor Richard Frankel, the Associate Dean for Experiential Learning.
Advertised: Jun 3 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 3 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Job no: 506786
Work type: Full-Time
Location:
University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Kline School of Law
Job Summary
The Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) offers an attorney with an interest in clinical teaching and immigration and asylum law the opportunity to refine their teaching and supervisory skills while working together with the clinic director in a law school clinical program. The VAP will work closely with the Director of Federal Litigation and Appeals Clinic to supervise students and provide direct legal services to non-citizens in immigration-related matters. Essential duties include supervising Clinic students’ casework, some direct client representation, and preparing and teaching clinic seminar classes. The VAP may have opportunities to collaborate with faculty and students in the Law School’s other clinics. The VAP can also work on scholarships, attend and participate in faculty workshops, and engage in advocacy and service projects related to the Clinic’s mission.
This is a 12-month, non-tenure track, potentially renewable position at the Law School campus in Philadelphia, PA. The position is expected to begin in the summer of 2026 and continue for one year with the potential option of a renewal for a second year. It does not lead to tenure or permanent appointment.
This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.
Essential Functions
- Supervise students in the Federal Litigation and Appeals Clinic in their casework and advocacy project; co-teach clinic seminar classes; and perform other work related to running the clinical course.
- Provide representation for the clinic’s existing clients along with students, as well as during transitions between semesters and over the summer; conduct intake interviews with prospective clients.
- Coordinate grant reporting information as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a J.D. Degree.
- Minimum of at least one year of experience representing clients, preferably in immigration law matters.
- Must be a licensed attorney in good standing who has an active membership to a bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent trial lawyering skills.
- Proactive communicator with creative, solution-focused orientation, including the ability to work collaboratively with others to develop new ideas and effectively incorporate feedback.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to zealously pursue creative and collaborative legal services and strategies.
- Excellent time management and ability to produce high quality work on tight deadlines.
- Excellent professional judgment.
- Ability to hit the ground working, multi-task, and work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong interest in working on behalf of non-citizens.
- Commitment to working with and mentoring students.
- Successful track record of and a demonstrated commitment to working effectively with diverse and vulnerable client populations.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances, needs, and interests within the clinic and community.
- Proficiency in a second language is preferred but not required.
Physical Demands
- Typically sitting at a desk/table
- Lifting demands: 25lbs
Location
- University City - Philadelphia, PA
Additional Information
This is a Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The offered salary is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
Additional Required Documents:
- A letter of interest that includes discussion of why you are seeking the position and your relevant qualifications and experience.
- A list of 3 references along with contact information.
- Applicants with less than five years of post-law school practice experience should also submit an informal or official law school transcript.
Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately. The deadline for applying is June 30, 2026, though later applications may be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
For further information, contact Professor Richard Frankel, the Associate Dean for Experiential Learning.
Advertised: Jun 3 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 3 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Clinic Registered Nurse
Verify your NCLEX and credential equivalency early
State nursing boards require foreign-educated RNs to pass the NCLEX and obtain a credential evaluation through CGFNS before any U.S. employer will extend an offer. Start this process six to twelve months before your target start date.
Match your J-1 category to your career stage
The Trainee category applies if you earned your nursing degree within the past 12 months or have fewer than five years of post-degree experience. The Research Scholar category fits RNs conducting structured clinical research at an academic medical center.
Target clinics with established international hiring pipelines
Ambulatory surgery centers, federally qualified health centers, and academic outpatient clinics are more likely to have worked with a State Department-designated sponsor before. Search for host employers using Migrate Mate to filter for J-1 visa-aligned clinic nursing roles.
Request a structured training plan before signing anything
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan (DS-7002) signed by both you and the host clinic before issuing the DS-2019. Ask the hiring manager for this document during offer negotiations, not after you accept.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Nursing roles funded by a U.S. government agency or a foreign government, or filled by nationals of a country with a skills shortage list designation, can trigger the two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Confirm your host clinic is enrolled in E-Verify
J-1 exchange visitors working in clinical settings must have their employment eligibility verified. E-Verify enrollment is not universal among smaller clinics, so confirm the host site is enrolled before the designated sponsor finalizes your DS-2019 paperwork.
Clinic Registered Nurse J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to clinic registered nurses?
Most clinic RNs enter on the Trainee category if they graduated within the past 12 months or have fewer than five years of post-degree clinical experience. Nurses conducting structured research or clinical education programs at an academic outpatient setting may qualify under Research Scholar instead. Your designated sponsor confirms the correct category based on your background and the host clinic's program structure.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a clinic RN, the employer or a separate organization?
Your clinic is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas, that issues the DS-2019 form and monitors your exchange program compliance. The clinic agrees to the training plan but does not hold the sponsoring designation. You need both parties aligned before you can proceed.
How do I find clinic nursing roles that are set up for J-1 exchange visitors?
Most clinic job postings don't advertise J-1 compatibility explicitly, which makes it hard to filter by visa type. Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. clinic nursing roles and identify employers with a documented history of hosting exchange visitors, so you're not cold-applying to employers who've never navigated the DS-2019 process.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to clinic RN positions?
It depends on your funding source and your home country's skills shortage designation. If your exchange is funded by your home government, a U.S. government agency, or if your country appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, you'll likely face the two-year home residency requirement before you can change to H-1B visa or green card status. Confirm with your designated sponsor at the offer stage, not after arrival.
Can a clinic RN on a J-1 visa work at more than one clinic site?
Your DS-2019 and training plan are tied to a specific host site and training program. Working at a second clinic location requires a program amendment issued by your designated sponsor, and the additional site must be approved before you begin working there. Unauthorized multi-site work can jeopardize your J-1 status and trigger compliance issues for both your sponsor and your host employer.