LPN applying for green card

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I am on F1 visa studying Pre - nursing classes. I am planning to do LPN, based on it can apply for H1 or green card? ? Is there any possibility for LPN to apply for greencard or only Registered nurses can apply for H1 or Greencard?

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 LPN's can apply for green card, but only RN's get the the benefit of schedule A green card without labor certification. See this page also: http://www.cgfns.org/sections/programs/vs/

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Submitted by Bebette (not verified) on Tue, 11/23/2021 - 03:51 Permalink

Can a LPN get sponsorship from an employer to get a green card?

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Submitted by Ennis (not verified) on Fri, 01/21/2022 - 11:50 Permalink

How do you apply for a Green Card as a LPN if you’re already in the U.S and your asylum is pending?

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Submitted by Ignatius Ibeku (not verified) on Fri, 07/22/2022 - 15:37 Permalink

I am a United States trained and Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed in the state of Kansas and state of Missouri. I returned to my home country Nigeria in 1996 but I want to come back to the United States. Can I get a sponsor

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Submitted by Frances (not verified) on Sun, 08/21/2022 - 21:35 Permalink

Hello I am a Canadian LPN applying for Visa Screen to work as a Travel LPN in the USA. My goal is to work for a travel nursing agency to pick up contracts, which Visa should I apply for, I am given 4 options: H-1C, H-1B, TN and Green Card. Which Visa should I pick? Thanks in advance :)!

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Submitted by Rajiv S. Khanna on Fri, 09/09/2022 - 13:14 Permalink In reply to by Frances (not verified)

Each visa has its own pros and cons. Obviously, if a green card is an option, definitely go for that.