Posts Tagged ‘F1’
Optimize Your OPT: International Students and 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 the groundwork for a long-term nursing career in the U.S., particularly for those seeking Green Card sponsorship from an employer. The OPT period serves as a bridge between…
Read MoreInternational 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 the nursing profession. We understand that transitioning from student life to a professional career can be both thrilling and challenging,…
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 MoreInternational 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 how you can apply your education and build a life you love as a U.S. nurse. You’re not alone. Our Conexus MedStaff…
Read MoreKarina – 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 had been looking for a job on her OPT that would provide sponsorship. Her uncle sent her a job posting by Conexus MedStaff, and…
Read MoreUSA 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 graduation. However, as a partner to colleges and universities across the U.S., Conexus regularly works with students who are still in the dark about…
Read MoreUSA 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 what will your journey look like? For most international nursing students studying in the U.S., the process will look like…
Read MoreF1 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? Here, we catch up with Conexus Medstaff’s Cynthia Ellis from our Texas office to gain an in-depth insight into the process and what…
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