Registered Nurses
U.S. Nursing Graduate from Vietnam Excels as Charge Nurse
One step toward your dreams can change everything and lead to the life you always imagined as a registered nurse in the USA. Abbie, a Conexus MedStaff nurse from Vietnam, took that first step when she began studying nursing on the F1 Visa at Seattle Central College. Like many international nursing students graduating from a…
Read MoreFormer International Nursing Student Excels as U.S. Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN)
International nurses like Michael Awotula are making a difference in communities across the United States as the overall shortage of U.S. nurses continues to grow. Michael, who earned a nursing degree on the F1 Visa in the U.S., is now excelling as a critical care registered nurse (RN) working in the Open-Heart Intensive Care Unit…
Read MoreConexus to Cover Premium Processing of I-140 Petition for International Nurses Moving to the U.S.
We’re excited to share that we are now offering premium processing for I-140 petitions for nurses starting their immigration process with Conexus. The I-140 petition is the first stage of the immigration process for nurses moving to the U.S. from another country and graduating international nursing students on the F1 visa. The USCIS processing time…
Read MoreIs Nursing Recession Proof?
If you follow U.S. news headlines, you may see stories about the nation heading into a recession. The United States economy just had a second quarter of negative growth, which is often considered an indication of a recession. Although there are debates about whether the economy is in a recession, it’s accurate to say it…
Read MoreWhere Will I Work in My First Job as an International Nurse in the USA?
It takes courage to pursue your dream of working as a U.S. nurse, especially when you’re not sure where you’ll work within the United States. One of the top questions from international nurses and nursing students on the F1 visa is, “Where will I work?” We collaborate with hospitals across the United States to provide…
Read MoreHealthcare Professionals to use OET for U.S. Immigration
OET, an English language test for healthcare, has been added to the list of recognized English tests for immigration to the USA. Nurses and members of some other health professions from around the world will soon be able to use their OET results when applying for U.S. visas. The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA),…
Read MoreInternational Nurses – Continuous Education in the USA
Knowledge is power. While so much of what we hear and read about in healthcare today is about nurses leaving the bedside, pay and staffing ratios; safety for the nurse and the patient is also an important discussion. That’s why it’s so important for nurses to keep acquiring more knowledge. When a person first makes…
Read MoreMia’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, she was a nursing student on the F1 visa at Arkansas State University – and before that – a midwife…
Read More3 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 about where to start and what the future will hold, we’re here to help. We have a team of experts…
Read MoreUSCIS Announces New Actions to Reduce Backlogs, Expand Premium Processing, and Provide Relief to Work Permit Holders
WASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is announcing a trio of efforts to increase efficiency and reduce burdens to the overall legal immigration system. USCIS will set new agency-wide backlog reduction goals, expand premium processing to additional form types, and work to improve timely access to employment authorization documents. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and…
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