medicalMonitor
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INS issues
memo which solves the social security number issue for RN’s
On Jan 8th, the INS issued a memo which
stated that a certified letter from a State licensing board indicating
passage of the NCLEX exam and eligibility for a state license could be
utilized as proof of eligibility for approving an I-140, Immigrant
Petition.
For more information, see our Healthcare
Immigration Alert of Jan 9, 2003.
[http://www.hammondlawfirm.com/Host/Publications/News_Updates/alert01.09.03.html]
INS issues memo which re-affirms that some RN positions qualify for an H-1b visa
INS issues memo which re-affirms that some RN positions qualify for an H-1b visa
Essentially, the INS
acknowledged that certain RN positions, most notably, specialty care,
charge nurse, and others require BSN degrees thereby meeting the H-1b
standards.
Article: On Nurses and Tourist Visas
One of Hammond Law Group's attorneys,
Chris Musillo, had a brief article published at the leading immigration
news source, ILW.com. Chris' article discusses practical considerations
involved when nurses who hold Tourist visas (B visas) attempt to Adjust
their status to Permanent Resident by filing an I-485.
CGFNS case status now available by telephone
CGFNS candidates can now check the status of
their pending application via an Automated Response System. To access the
system, dial (international) 001+ 215-599-6200 or (domestic)
1-215-599-6200. Callers will need an Application number and their birth
date to access the system. CGFNS promises no busy signals!
North Dakota: Legislature May Abolish Bachelor’s Degree Requirement for RN’s
The North Dakota legislature is expected to meet early this year to abolish the requirement of a bachelor of nursing degree for registered nurses. Currently North Dakota is the only state that requires nurses to have a bachelor of nursing degree as a prerequisite to obtaining licensure as a nurse. If North Dakota abolishes the bachelor’s degree requirement, the INS will no longer automatically approve every H-1b case for nurses working in North Dakota.
Hammond Law Group, LLC Responds to INS Proposed Rules for Healthcare Workers
North Dakota: Legislature May Abolish Bachelor’s Degree Requirement for RN’s
The North Dakota legislature is expected to meet early this year to abolish the requirement of a bachelor of nursing degree for registered nurses. Currently North Dakota is the only state that requires nurses to have a bachelor of nursing degree as a prerequisite to obtaining licensure as a nurse. If North Dakota abolishes the bachelor’s degree requirement, the INS will no longer automatically approve every H-1b case for nurses working in North Dakota.
Hammond Law Group, LLC Responds to INS Proposed Rules for Healthcare Workers
The INS issued proposed regulations for
healthcare workers coming to the U.S. on a temporary (nonimmigrant) as
well as permanent (immigrant) basis. If enacted, the proposed regulations
would require foreign healthcare workers, including those who work in the
U.S. on an H-1b or other temporary visa, to obtain a certification from
CGFNS or an equivalent agency before the INS will allow the alien to work
in the U.S. Hammond Law Group, LLC submitted comments to the INS, opposing
various provisions of the proposed regulations.
California Service Center Processing of Green Cards for RN’s
Hammond Law Group, LLC is seeing the California Service Center process I-140 petitions for foreign nurses in less than three weeks. This quick processing time comes despite the California Service Centers’ estimate of 60 to 158 days for processing.
Hammond Law Group, LLC is seeing the California Service Center process I-140 petitions for foreign nurses in less than three weeks. This quick processing time comes despite the California Service Centers’ estimate of 60 to 158 days for processing.
Hammond Law Group has a team of attorneys and legal staff who work with leading hospitals, recruiting agencies, and other healthcare providers to handle the immigration processing of cases for professional nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists and other healthcare providers. This eZine is designed to provide our clients with only the information they need. For more detailed information about any of the topics discussed, please contact us and a member of our healthcare team will be happy to speak to you. mfh@hammondlawfirm.com