EB-3 Success Case: Nurse Obtains Green Card via Schedule A
EB-3 nurse success case: Schedule A, state license, I-140 to green card. Healthcare employment-based example.
Short answer: A nurse who met Schedule A criteria was sponsored by a hospital employer, completed state licensure requirements and I-140, then obtained an immigrant visa through consular processing when the priority date was current, with spouse and children included.
Path highlights
Versus standard PERM, the focus was aligning licensure progress and credentials with I-140, not a long recruitment test. The employer offered a permanent role; counsel verified Schedule A category and filing strategy. See US EB-3 Employment-Based Immigration.
Milestones
| Milestone | Note |
|---|---|
| License/exams | Met state practice requirements |
| I-140 | Qualifications and employer package filed complete |
| Numbers and visa | NVC/interview after bulletin current |
| Result | Principal and family green cards |
Lessons
For healthcare talent, licensing and language exams often take longer than the immigration forms. Confirm Schedule A intent and job stability with the employer early.
Global Immigrate’s recommendation
Build dual timelines for licensure and immigration. Do not equate Schedule A with no visa backlog. Prepare derivative civil documents in parallel with the principal.
Data current as of October 2026. General information only; not legal advice. Individual results vary.
常见问题
Can I start without a U.S. license?
You can plan, but I-140 and entry to work usually require meeting practice rules—sequence must be designed.
Can family be included?
Spouse and unmarried children under 21 are usually derivatives.
Must the employer be a hospital?
You need a qualifying employer and a real job; facility type depends on the case and rules.
Can this case be copied?
The path is a reference; state licensure and employer willingness differ—results are not guaranteed.
官方资料来源
本文只提供一般信息，并非法律意见。移民规则及排期会变更，作决定前请先查阅上列官方资料。申请文件由担保雇主的美国持牌移民律师准备及递交。