Understanding F1 to Green Card: A Step-by-Step Immigration Guide

As an international nursing graduate, securing Green Card visa sponsorship is the key to launching your long-term career in the U.S. In this step-by-step immigration guide tailored for nursing students and graduates, we will explore the process of transitioning from an F1 visa to a Green Card, leveraging the Optional Practical Training (OPT) period. Step…

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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 program…

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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 had been looking for a job on her OPT that would provide sponsorship. Her uncle sent her a job posting by Conexus MedStaff, 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? 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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U.S. Nursing Job Interview: Questions to Ask

The day has come for your big interview; you’ve secured the right visa and certifications, made it through the initial stages, and now you’re face-to-face with your potential new employer. As a savvy job candidate, you will have researched the organization or hospital, know the job role inside-out, and be prepared for whatever questions you’re asked.…

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