N or BSN????????????????????
I am deciding whether to get an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. I am an international student in the USA. I thought of getting my RN(Registered Nurse) license, and changing my visa to a working visa. But before that I would still have to get a J1 waiver. Do you think I have better chances with a BSN Degree? Or would Associate's work also? MUST??? I hope you are sure about it, cos I will rely on the info you are giving me. And then another question. Will I be considered for H1B??? I thought there is something called H1C for nursing personnel? No? What do you mean by I can't change my F-1 visa to H1B while being in the States? That's the first time I've heard that :O
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You MUST have a BSN. An RN with an AS is not enough for you to get an H1B.
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To be petitioned by US Employer as eligible for H1B visa, the minimum education is bachelor's degree. H1C has been not renewed after it expired in Dec. 2009.
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H1B I believe is for BSNs with a specialty and experience. As a new grad you would have to return home after passing the NCLEX and apply for a work visa. Due to retrogression you would be looking at a wait of several years. You cannot change what type of visa you are on while still in the country. Check out the International Forum @ allnurses.com.
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