Immigration Process for RN抯 Residing in US For Non-Union Hospitals
1st Step
Review intake,meet with RN,determine eligibility;
If eligible, give RN VisaScreen application;
Collect required documents,and give online user ID/password;
E-mail HR requesting employment verification and CFO letters.
2nd Step
Obtain prevailing wage from State Workforce Agency (SWA),
if necessary;
Send sample posting notice to HR for posting; OR
If Hospital has a permanent posting, request a copy of posting with a
current signature and date from HR.
3rd Step
Send I-140 &ETA-9089packet to HR;
Send I-485 &ETA-9089packet with instructions to RN and dependents;
Request anyrequired documents that are stillmissing from RN.
4th Step
Once packets are received from RN and HR, prepare case for filing
with USCIS;
Log case for filing 30 days after the 10 business days posting
period;
Final Attorney review;
File Case.
5th Step
Receive Receipt Notices from USCIS (approximately 2-3 weeks);
I-765 (work permit) approval takes approximately 2 to 3 months;
I-131 (travel permit) approval (if eligible) takes approximately 3
months;
I-140 (visa petition signed by sponsoring hospital) approval takes
approximately 7 months;
I-485 (application for permanent residence) approval takes
approximately 8 months;
Sometimes, CIS requests additional information (RFE ?Request for
Evidence) before deciding whether to approve or deny a particular
application. There is usually an 84-day response period. RFE抯 will
delay processing times. RN must have VisaScreen certificate before I-
485 can be approved;
Sometimes, CIS transfers cases to local District office for an interview.
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