Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Aprn Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses are among the most consistently sponsored healthcare roles in the U.S., with employers filing H-1B visa and EB-3 petitions regularly. Specialty areas like psychiatric, neonatal, and acute care see the strongest demand from sponsoring health systems and hospital networks. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Title: Family or Adult APRN
FLSA status: Exempt
Personnel Supervised: N/A
Position Summary:
Provide out-patient comprehensive primary care services including preventive and health maintenance services, acute and chronic care, clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: ARNP Training Program
Experience: One year experience as a practicing Family NP
Licensure: Florida License, ANCC and /or AANP Certification
Insurability (malpractice)
BLS certification
Computer literacy
Bilingual English/Spanish speaking skills preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Be familiar with CFHC’s program philosophies, goals, and objectives. Be cognizant of and comply with all CFHC’s policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
- Adhere to disease management protocols, and key clinical pathways, and use them to improve clinical performance. Participate in Collaboratives and health care programs of federal and state governments approved by the Senior Management. Work with QI/RM to ensure compliance with clinical measures.
- Complete all required paperwork on time. (Payroll sheets, encounter tickets, hospital encounter sheets, evaluations, progress notes, etc.)
- Understand the requirements of CFHC’s Exposure Control Plan. Assure compliance with this plan by support staff assigned to assist you. Personally utilize universal precautions when practicing in the clinical setting.
- Facilitate needed referrals, including social services for patients requiring services not offered at CFHC in coordination with referral clerks and nurses according to CFHC policy.
- Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs requiring Family Medicine services as requested by the CMO or CEO. Represent CFHC in the community.
- Precept Medical Students as assigned by CMO.
- Complete all duties, responsibilities, and competencies in a manner that is appropriate to the age groups to whom care / services are being provided.
- Assist in the review of primary care protocols and patient education materials in collaboration with CMO and DON.
- Provide necessary information and signatures for participation in reimbursement arrangements, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other plans.
- Review incoming reports (lab, x-ray, EKG, etc.), sign-off, and follow up when indicated.
- Maintain neat patient records with timely written SOAP notes and current Chronic Problem and Medication lists.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of coding and billing requirements. Provide accurate coding information on encounter tickets that corresponds to care given and documented in progress notes.
- Rotate to other CFHC centers as needed to provide coverage.
- Provide off-hours and Saturday clinic coverage as assigned by CMO.
- Report as needed to CMO any pertinent information or situations that impact on patient care or CFHC liability.
- Provide a leadership role for medical support staff. Provide support and encouragement to Nurse Supervisor and Patient Service Coordinator.
- Attend and participate in mandatory CFHC meetings (Center Specific quarterly meetings, corporate meetings, and other meetings as designated by the CMO or CEO).
- Participate in Peer Review activities as requested by CMO.
- Assist with the recruitment of other physicians and clinical staff in collaboration with HR and CMO.
- Make recommendations to the CMO regarding the purchase of clinical supplies, instruments, and equipment, and repair and/or maintenance of these.
- Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with other members of the clinical team. Be supportive of coworkers.
- Maintain neat and professional appearance at all times.
- Perform all surgical procedures using sterile techniques and CDC guidelines.
- Carry out any other activities deemed appropriate by the CMO or CEO.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness:
- NHSC – $75,000 for a 2-year commitment and then $20,000 for each additional year commitment until the loan has been paid in full
- PSLF – 10-year commitment, 120 loan payments and at the end of the commitment, the remaining loan is forgiven
- Excellent medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits
- Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employer Paid Life Insurance equivalent to 1x your annual salary
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability, additional Life and Dependent Life Insurance are available
- Malpractice Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – 4.4 weeks per year pro-rated
- Holidays (9.5 paid holidays per year)
- Paid Birthday Holiday
- CME Reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan after 1 year of service (w/matching contributions)
- Staff productivity is recognized and rewarded
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Subject to Change)
1. Requires 80% or more time spent standing/walking.
2. Independently mobile.
3. Ability to lift weight equivalents to that would be required when occasionally assisting and positioning patients, repositioning equipment and lifting supplies.
4. Ability to adapt and function in varying environments of workload, patient acuity, worksites and work shifts.
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
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Target health systems over small practices
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers have established immigration infrastructure and sponsor APRNs far more reliably than small private practices. Focus your search on employers with a documented history of H-1B or EB-3 filings for nursing roles.
Confirm your NP or CRNA license transfers
State licensure requirements vary significantly for APRNs. Before accepting an offer with sponsorship, confirm the state board will grant you a license given your training background. Some states require additional supervised hours or a separate exam for international graduates.
Understand the EB-3 pathway alongside H-1B
Many APRN employers sponsor through the EB-3 immigrant visa, not just the H-1B. EB-3 requires PERM labor certification and takes longer, but leads directly to a green card. Ask prospective employers which pathway they use before signing.
Get your credentials evaluated early
If you trained outside the U.S., USCIS requires a credential evaluation showing your degree is equivalent to a U.S. master's or doctoral nursing degree. Starting this process before job applications saves weeks and demonstrates readiness to sponsoring employers.
Specialty certification strengthens your petition
Board certification from ANCC or AANA significantly strengthens an H-1B petition for APRN roles. It establishes specialty occupation status clearly and reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence challenging whether the position meets the degree requirement threshold.
Browse visa-sponsorship APRN roles on Migrate Mate
Not every employer advertising an APRN opening is willing to sponsor a visa. Migrate Mate filters specifically for sponsoring employers, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship was never on the table and the offer falls through at the last stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an APRN role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, APRN positions generally qualify as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a master's degree in nursing or a related clinical field. USCIS has approved H-1B visa petitions for nurse practitioners, CRNAs, CNSs, and CNMs. Petitions supported by board certification and a job description tied to a specific specialty carry a lower risk of receiving a Request for Evidence on specialty occupation grounds.
What visa types do employers commonly use to sponsor APRNs?
The two most common are H-1B and EB-3. H-1B is a nonimmigrant work visa requiring annual lottery selection, though cap-exempt employers like nonprofit hospitals and universities can file year-round. EB-3 is an immigrant visa requiring PERM labor certification but leads directly to a green card. Some employers use both pathways, starting on H-1B while simultaneously pursuing EB-3.
Can an internationally trained APRN get sponsored in the U.S.?
Yes, but there are credential and licensure hurdles. USCIS requires a credential evaluation confirming your foreign degree is equivalent to a U.S. master's or higher nursing degree. You also need a valid state APRN license, which some states will not issue until you complete additional supervised practice or pass U.S.-specific examinations. Starting both processes before your job search puts you in the strongest position.
Which APRN specialties have the strongest visa sponsorship demand?
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners see particularly high sponsorship demand due to a nationwide shortage of mental health providers. CRNAs, neonatal NPs, and acute care NPs working in ICU or surgical settings also attract strong employer sponsorship interest. Rural health systems and federally qualified health centers often sponsor more aggressively than urban competitors because they face harder recruiting markets.
How do I find APRN jobs where the employer will actually sponsor a visa?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. Most general job boards list APRN openings without filtering for sponsorship willingness, meaning you can spend weeks in a hiring process before learning the employer won't sponsor. Migrate Mate shows only roles where employers are open to visa sponsorship, so you can focus your applications on opportunities that are actually viable.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Aprn jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.