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About Our EB-3 Visa Program

Interstaff’s EB-3 Visa Program is a comprehensive pathway for international nurses seeking permanent employment in the United States. This visa program is tailored to support candidates who meet specific qualifications, including having a BSN or nursing diploma, being a licensed Registered Nurse with at least one year of current bedside experience in a 100+ bed acute care inpatient facility, and having strong English language skills.

Our program offers exceptional support throughout the immigration journey. Interstaff assigns a designated processing officer to guide candidates through each step of the EB-3 Visa process. Benefits include NCLEX exam sponsorship and extensive coverage of visa-related fees.

Interstaff’s EB-3 Visa Program ensures a stable foundation for international nurses to build their careers in the U.S., offering additional perks like annual raises, cost-of-living reviews, and access to professional growth initiatives. Learn more about the overall process below.

EB-3 Process Steps

Step 6

Step 6: Green Card (I-140) Process Begins

Interstaff will file your I-140 and begin your green card process.

Step 7

Step 7: Visa Screen Certificate Received

Once your I-140 petition has been approved, we will apply for your Visa screen certificate through CGFNS.

Step 8

Step 8: Embassy Interview

Once all the immigration steps have been completed, you will be in the queue for your Embassy interview. When you arrive at the Embassy appointment, you will submit your Visa Screen Certificate, your offer letter, and your Interstaff Contract. Your EB3 visa will then be issued.

Step 9

Step 9: Plan for Deployment

Once your EB3 Visa has been issued, a member of our Deployment Team will reach out to you and help plan for your arrival in the US.

Step 10

Step 10: Relocate to the US & Start Work

Once you arrive in the US and settle into your new home, you will soon start working at your hospital.

Step 1

Day 1: Interview & Return Contract

Once your contract is received, your Processing Officer will reach out to you to introduce themselves and obtain the information needed to start the process.

Step 2

Step 2: CGFNS' CES Report

The Credential Evaluation Report is needed to obtain your State Board approval. This report ensures that your nursing education is equivalent to that of a US nurse.

Step 3

Step 3: State Board Approved

After your State Board application is approved, you can start studying for the NCLEX. We offer nurses a free, three-month review via Uworld to help prepare for the exam.

Step 4

Step 4: Take the NCLEX

After your 3-month review, we will review your test scores. If you are deemed ready to test, we will assist you in scheduling your exam. Nurses may choose a testing center closest to them.

Step 5

Step 5: Take the IELTS

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a requirement for all non-native English speakers who wish to study and/or work in the US. Most nurses take 2-3 months to prepare for and take the IELTS test. We provide a free review to help prepare for the exam.

Step 6

Step 6: Green Card (I-140) Process Begins

Interstaff will file your I-140 and begin your green card process.

Step 7

Step 7: Visa Screen Certificate Received

Once your I-140 petition has been approved, we will apply for your Visa screen certificate through CGFNS.

Step 8

Step 8: Embassy Interview

Once all the immigration steps have been completed, you will be in the queue for your Embassy interview. When you arrive at the Embassy appointment, you will submit your Visa Screen Certificate, your offer letter, and your Interstaff Contract. Your EB3 visa will then be issued.

Step 9

Step 9: Plan for Deployment

Once your EB3 Visa has been issued, a member of our Deployment Team will reach out to you and help plan for your arrival in the US.

Step 10

Step 10: Relocate to the US & Start Work

Once you arrive in the US and settle into your new home, you will soon start working at your hospital.

Step 1

Day 1: Interview & Return Contract

Once your contract is received, your Processing Officer will reach out to you to introduce themselves and obtain the information needed to start the process.

Step 2

Step 2: CGFNS' CES Report

The Credential Evaluation Report is needed to obtain your State Board approval. This report ensures that your nursing education is equivalent to that of a US nurse.

Step 3

Step 3: State Board Approved

After your State Board application is approved, you can start studying for the NCLEX. We offer nurses a free, three-month review via Uworld to help prepare for the exam.

Step 4

Step 4: Take the NCLEX

After your 3-month review, we will review your test scores. If you are deemed ready to test, we will assist you in scheduling your exam. Nurses may choose a testing center closest to them.

Step 5

Step 5: Take the IELTS

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a requirement for all non-native English speakers who wish to study and/or work in the US. Most nurses take 2-3 months to prepare for and take the IELTS test. We provide a free review to help prepare for the exam.

Frequently Asked Questions

The length of the EB-3 immigration process can vary depending on several factors, such as the applicant's country of origin, visa retrogression (delays caused by the number of visas available in a particular region), and how quickly required documentation is prepared and submitted. The EB-3 process can take anywhere from 18 months to 3 years. And nurses who passed the NCLEX and IELTS, and whose country's immigration status was "current" experienced a processing time of 12-18 months. It's important to know that everyone's process is different, and the timeline varies case by case.

Of course! Your spouse and any unmarried children under 21 may relocate alongside you to the U.S. Interstaff even handles their immigration process. You will just be responsible for their Visa fees (Interstaff covers yours).

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse (both BSN and Nursing Diploma accepted), currently work full-time in an acute care inpatient hospital with 100+ beds, have 1 year of current bedside experience, have an active nursing license and an updated CV, and speak strong English. We do NOT require applicants to pass the NCLEX or IELTS before applying to our agency.

If you do not meet all of the basic requirements, you may proceed with your application once they are met.

Our application process has three steps, and the timeline can range from two weeks to one month, depending on how long it takes an applicant to complete each step and our interview availability.

  1. • The very first step is a general application to see if you're a Registered Nurse and if you're currently working in an approved hospital.
  2. • The second step is to complete a pre-qualification form where we simply ask for your credentials (CV & nursing license).
  3. • The last step is your clinical interview with a team member from our Programs department.

We do not! Nurses will incur a few costs throughout the process (CES Report fee, IELTS fee, etc.), but we do not charge a processing fee. We also don't do any paycheck withholdings.

We place nurses in hospitals all across the United States. Placement locations depend on the available openings at our hospital facilities, a nurse's related work experience, family dynamics, and many other factors. Our team is dedicated to finding the right fit for our nurses!

EB-3 Nurse Testimonials

“Interstaff’s application process is easy, and there are no biases. They are very open to you. Also, I like their offers; it was just what I needed.”

Tiffiny

RN from Guyana
Junius - Interstaff Inc
“Interstaff is awesome. They made many things happen before I finished my own relocation plans. They secured our plane tickets, our home, what we would do when we arrived in the US, and much more.”

Junius

RN from the Philippines
International nursing jobs - Interstaff Inc
“Thank you to the Interstaff team for helping me realize my American dream. You all are like angels and are always so nice.”

Kuldeep

RN from India

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