The US has multiple pathways for healthcare workers, including H-1B, TN (for Canadians/Mexicans), and immigrant visas (green cards) through employer sponsorship. Nurses often use EB-3 visas, while doctors can apply under J-1 (with a waiver) or H-1B. Credential evaluation through CGFNS (nurses) and ECFMG (doctors) is mandatory. The process is rigorous, with visa retrogression affecting some countries, but permanent residency and family inclusion are possible.
To practice as a nurse in the United States, internationally educated nurses must undergo a credential evaluation and licensure process. This process is primarily facilitated by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools .
| REGULATORY BODY | LINK |
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| National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) | http://www.ncsbn.org |
| Board of Nursing (BON) | http://www.rn.ca.gov |
To practice as a social worker in the United States, you must obtain licensure from the regulatory board in the state where you intend to work. Licensing requirements vary by state but generally include specific educational credentials, supervised experience, and successful completion of a licensing examination.
| REGULATORY BODY | LINK |
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| Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) | http://www.aswb.org |
| Board of Social Work Licensing | http://www.bbs.ca.gov |
To become a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) in the United States through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
| REGULATORY BODY | LINK |
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| American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) | http://www.ascp.org |
| National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) | https://naacls.org/ |
To become a certified professional in medical radiation in the United States, you may consider joining the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) and obtaining certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
| REGULATORY BODY | LINK |
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| American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) | http://www.arrt.org |
In the United States, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) serves as a central organization that collaborates with individual state boards of pharmacy to protect public health. Each state has its own Board of Pharmacy responsible for licensing and regulating pharmacists and pharmacies within that state
| REGULATORY BODY | LINK |
|---|---|
| National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) | http://www.nabp.pharmacy |
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