Arman Danielyan

Hi there.
I remember a couple of years ago nurses and physical therapists were in high
demand in the USA.
I know that there is still a huge shortage of nurses in the US, which I
assume facilitate the immigration process for them.
What about physical therapists? Does anyone has an idea whether there is
still a big demand in physical therapists in the USA. Does it worth to get a
training as a physical therapist here, hoping that it will help with the
immigration.
Are there any other healthcare specialties that can help with immigration.
Thanks

Sylvia Ottemoeller

"Arman Danielyan" wrote in message
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    > I remember a couple of years ago nurses and physical therapists were in
high
    > demand in the USA.
    > I know that there is still a huge shortage of nurses in the US, which I
    > assume facilitate the immigration process for them.
    > What about physical therapists? Does anyone has an idea whether there is
    > still a big demand in physical therapists in the USA.

I have heard that there is no longer a big shortage of physical therapists
in the U.S. in general. However, the occupation is still on Schedule A,
Group I (along with registered nurses), and thus it is much easier to get
employment-based permanent resident status for that occupation than for most
positions requiring a similar level of education.

Does it worth to get a
    > training as a physical therapist here, hoping that it will help with the
    > immigration.

If that would be a satisfying occupation for the person, I think it is worth
it.

    > Are there any other healthcare specialties that can help with immigration.

I've heard there are huge shortages in these areas:

Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Respiratory Therapist
Radiation Therapist

However, they don't generally qualify for H-1B, and the permanent case would
require labor certification, so they are not so easy to use for immigration.

Ilsogno

I agree with Sylvia, there is still high shortage of nurses, but not ph. therapysts.

Englishmum

My friend has just employed a middle-aged Filipino nanny (although she has no idea if she's legally in the US or not - apparently it's illegal to even ask someone's legal/immigraton status when they come for a job interview!!!).

The Filipina says that her husband is an Ear Nose and Throat specialist in the Philippines, but he can't practise in the US unless he spends many thousands of dollars to requalify as their qualifications are not recognized in the USA.

To get into the US (and eventually secure a Green Card) he is currently training to be a nurse! Out of the 45 in his class at the nurse training school, 28 of them are doctors - all of them are males. They all want to emigrate to the US and realize that the best way for them to do it is to enter as a nurse.....

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On Sun, 03 Aug 2003 20:16:56 +0000, Englishmum wrote:


    > My friend has just employed a middle-aged Filipino nanny (although she
    > has no idea if she's legally in the US or not - apparently it's illegal
    > to even ask someone's legal/immigraton status when they come for a job
    > interview!!!).

Not quite correct. You can't ask if she is a US citizen, nor what specific
status she has (unless it's relevant for the job). But you certainly can
ask her if she is authorized to work.

When he actually hires her, he needs to fill out form I-9 and ask her for
her evidence of status.

    > The Filipina says that her husband is an Ear Nose and Throat specialist
    > in the Philippines, but he can't practise in the US unless he spends
    > many thousands of dollars to requalify as their qualifications are not
    > recognized in the USA.
    >
    > To get into the US (and eventually secure a Green Card) he is currently
    > training to be a nurse! Out of the 45 in his class at the nurse training
    > school, 28 of them are doctors - all of them are males. They all want to
    > emigrate to the US and realize that the best way for them to do it is to
    > enter as a nurse.....

Interesting idea. The spouse being already in the US may make a difference
in this context. Immigration for medical professionals is a major big
subject.

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Rockgurl

It's not bloody easy, that's for sure! I'm a nurse and I've been waiting for my green card for a year and a half. My embassy interview was in 5 days time but now it's been postponed because I have been unable to find a job. If there's a nursing shortage they can't be that desperate.

wllorente57

Hi!

did i get it right, you're a nurse and still cant find a job? I believe you have passed the NCLEX already, and that there's a nursing shortage in USA. Weren't you supposed to go back to your native country since you're not able to find work (and you're on H1B?)? I wonder BCIS didnt send you home.

Would you tell me how's the nursing opportunities there. Its true there are a lot of doctors in the phils today taking up nursing, not to mention 2nd degree coursers, because its their only way (fastest, i mean) of getting immigrant status in USA. Im starting to think the same way too. What do you think?

Anybody knows if its really true that BCIS would only accept foreign born nurses 45 yrs old and below?

Best regards.

Rockgurl

Hi. Yes, I have passed the NCLEX already, but I am in my home country and have never lived or worked in the States. I am not applying for an H1B, but a green card (see timeline below). I applied here in London and am still waiting to take my embassy interview. There is a nursing shortage, but being a travel nurse the contract is different, and then of course you won't have US experience which makes it harder. I have a few possibilities though, and may interview next week. Once you are in the States there are lots of opportunities. Just don't be too choosy with your first job...you just need to get the experience first. I'm sorry but I don't know if there is an age limit. Maybe you could email them and ask.