Requirements For U.S. Nursing Sponsorship
WORK WITH US AS A REGISTERED NURSE IN THE U.S.
1. Are you an international nurse that is already in the U.S. or planning to move to the U.S., looking for sponsorship?
Good news! Serenity is always seeking international nurses to work for us!
2. What does Serenity do?
We are a home healthcare company, located in Niles, IL, focused on providing compassionate and professional services to clients within the comfort of their homes, communities, and facilities.
3. Pondering on how to get started?
Please refer to the “Qualifications” section below for information on how to get started.
QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY FOR SPONSORSHIP
- Graduated from an accredited nursing education program in your country of nationality and licensed as a registered nurse.
- Have at least 2 years of working experience as a registered nurse.
- Have taken and passed an English proficiency test; IELTS-Academic or the TOEFL iBT English test.
- IELTS- Academic Module with a minimum passing score of 6.5 (overall score) and 7.0 (spoken band).
- TOEFL iBT with the following minimum passing score: Paper-based test is 560, Computer-based test is 220, OR Internet-based test is 83
- Completed a CES (Credentials Evaluation Service) completed by either CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) or ERES (Educational Records Evaluation Service) to verify that your nursing certificate is equivalent to the US nursing certificate.
- This is required in order to take the NCLEX.
APPLICANT PROCESS
- Review. Resume and application would be reviewed to ensure it meets the criteria.
- Interview. The applicant will be interviewed to ensure that Serenity is the right fit for them and that they are the right fit for Serenity.
- Agreement. If selected for sponsorship, applicant will sign an agreement, which includes a job placement with Serenity upon successfully passing the NCLEX Exam and approval of their visa.
BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIP THROUGH SERENITY
- FREE NCLEX tutoring course
- Work sponsorship for the candidate.
- Paid legal fees, visa processing fees, and other related government fees for the candidate.
- Relocation assistance
- Paid accommodation for the 1st month.
- Clinical and cultural transition programs to help nurses acclimate and adjust to their new environment and to the American healthcare system.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Matched 401k Plan
- Paid Time Off
WORK SPONSORSHIP AND VISA FILING
As your US-based employer, Serenity Home Healthcare would sponsor you for a work visa or green card, depending on your situation. Once it is approved, you would apply for an immigrant visa at the US Consulate in your home country.
The immigration process has to be completed before traveling to the United States and a visa must be obtained before immigrating legally.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Serenity Home Healthcare would provide a one-way flight ticket for the candidate only. A one-month paid accommodation would be made available to make relocation easier. Free airport pick-up and concierge service to accommodation would be provided.
RESOURCES
CREDENTIAL EVALUATION SERVICE (CES) REPORT
This report must be obtained either through CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) or ERES (Education Records Evaluation Service, Inc.) The report ensures that applicants meet the basic requirements and are fit to take the NCLEX. Candidates would be responsible for the cost of this evaluation.
Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS)
Report: The Professional Report
Phone: +1 215.349.8767
Fax: +1 215.662.0452
Email: support@cgfns.org
Website: http://www.cgfns.org
Education Records Evaluation Service, Inc. (ERES)
- Report: The Nursing Evaluation and Course by Course Report
Phone: +1 916.921.0790
Fax: +1 916.921.0793
Email: edu@eres.com
- Website: http://www.eres.com
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST
International nurses are to take and pass an English language proficiency test (TOEFL or IELTS) if mandated and results are sent directly to the state nursing board. Nurses with entry-level nursing education from the following countries and their language of instruction and textbooks are in English are exempt from the English language proficiency requirement.
- Australia
- Barbados
- Canada (except Quebec, the only schools approved for exemption are: McGillUniversity, Dawson College, Vanier College, John Abbott College, and HeritageCollege)
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom
- United States
NCLEX-RN
The Applicant is responsible for the cost of the NCLEX-RN.
What is NCLEX-RN?
This is a standardized US Board of Nursing test that will earn you a Registered Nurse license to work in the US and it’s unique to each state.
Serenity Home Healthcare is an Illinois state-based employer. For you to take the Board of Nursing (NCLEX) test, you must:
- Apply for licensure to an Illinois State Board of Nursing.
For more information, click here NCSBN.
- Register with Pearson Vue for the board exam. The cost is $200 plus additional foreign fees.
Click here for the application and registration link.
According to the webpage, NCLEX examinations are currently administered in Brazil, Canada, England, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Puerto Rico, South Africa, and Taiwan. Click here for more information.