What are the US Work Visa Options for Nurses?
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What are the US Work Visa Options for Nurses?

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As with many medical professions, there is a substantial demand for registered nurses in the United States. Many employers look to foreign-trained nurses to fill this demand. There are several potential US work visa options for foreign nurses. These include TN visa status for citizens of Mexican and Canadian, E-3 visas for citizens of Australia, and H-1B visas for other foreign nationals. We cover these visa options and US permanent residence for Nurses here. 

How do I get an E-3 visa as a Nurse?
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How do I get an E-3 visa as a Nurse?

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As the demand for nurses in the United States increases, many employers look to foreign nurses to meet the demand, including Australian citizens. Due to trade agreements between the United States and Australia, qualifying Australian nurses can obtain an E-3 visa status to work in the United States. The E-3 visa is available to nurses in qualifying specialty positions. We explain which nursing positions qualify for E-3 visa status here.

What is the difference between the E-1, E-2, and E3 Visa?
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What is the difference between the E-1, E-2, and E3 Visa?

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E Visas are for citizens of countries that maintain treaties of commerce with the United States. The purpose of these treaties is to ease trade and navigation between the citizens of treaty countries and the United States. There are three available E-visa categories,  the E-1 Visa for Treaty Traders and the E-2 Visa for Treaty Investors, and the E3 Visa for Australians. We discuss the main differences between the E-1, E-2, and E-3 visa categories here.

What are the best alternatives to the H-1B lottery for employers?
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What are the best alternatives to the H-1B lottery for employers?

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It has become increasingly difficult to obtain an H1-B Visa through the annual lottery making it difficult for employers to employ foreign professionals. As an employer, you should be aware of the alternatives to the H-1B lottery when recruiting and hiring foreign talent. Learn about some of the best alternatives to the H-1B visa lottery.

As a US employer, what do I need to know about hiring an Australian?
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As a US employer, what do I need to know about hiring an Australian?

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There are several advantages to employing Australian citizens. There is a special visa classification called the E3 Visa that is only available to Australian citizens, it is available year-round, cost-effective, and generally quick to obtain. The process of hiring and employing an Australian citizen on an E3 Visa is much less onerous than hiring employees under the H-1B visa program. Find out why you should consider hiring Australian citizens under the E-3 visa program.