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Retrogression Advice for F1 Visa Nursing Students

​Many international nursing students pursuing education in the United States on the F1 visa wish to continue living in the country after graduation. Green Card sponsorship (Lawful Permanent Residen...

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​Optimize Your OPT: A Guide for International Students Seeking Green Card Sponsorship

For international nursing students pursuing education in the United States on the F1 visa, the Optional Practical Training (OPT) period presents an opportunity to gain practical experience and lay ...

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Student Nurse Day: Tips for Balancing Study, Work, and Self-Care

​As we celebrate Student Nurse Day, it's crucial to acknowledge the dedication and hard work that international nursing students put into their education and training. The journey to becoming a nur...

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Beyond graduation: building a fulfilling nursing career as an international student on the F1 Visa in the U.S.

​Embarking on a nursing career in the United States as an international student on an F1 visa is a journey filled with challenges and opportunities. Beyond the excitement of graduation lies the pat...

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International Nursing Students: USA Career Guide

As an international nursing student studying in the United States on the F1 visa,you’ll no doubt want to start the new year the right way - by setting your career goals and shaping your future in t...

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Mia's Story: From International Nursing Student on the F1 Visa to Becoming a U.S. Nurse

​When Mia came to the United States with her husband and children in 2010, she was determined to earn the necessary credentials to work as a U.S. nurse. Before she found Conexus MedStaff in 2018, s...

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3 Things to Know if You're an International Nursing Student Graduating in May

​Nursing school graduation is just around the corner, and if you're an international nursing student on the F1 visa, it's time to prepare for your future as a nurse in the USA. If you're worried ab...

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International nursing students - USA F1 visa: 5 questions

​You’re getting close to your nursing school graduation in May. You made the big move overseas to pursue your American dream, you worked hard for the last several years, and now, you’re wondering h...

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Karina - International Nurse Graduate on OPT

Like many international nursing students on an F1 visa, Karina was worried about her future as a U.S. nurse after graduating from a U.S.-based university. Karina is originally from Venezuala and ha...

OPT: What International Nursing Students Need to Know
USA OPT: Nursing students and optional practical training

As an F-1 nursing student or new graduate, you’re likely to be aware of Optional Practical Training (OPT) - the 12-month employment authorization that enables you to work in the U.S. after graduati...

International Nurse Students & Graduates: Getting A Job On An F1 Visa
USA Nurse Job F1 Visa: International Nursing Students and Graduates

While some international nurses on an F1 visa will return to their home country, most will look to remain in the U.S. and enter the nursing profession. The question is, how do you get started? And ...

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F1 OPT Visa and Getting Prepared: FAQ

As a student studying on an F1 visa, you’ll be aware that you need an employment authorization document (EAD) to start lawfully working on Optional Practical Training (OPT), but how does this work?...