Why choose this opportunity
Direct job placement
Secure a full-time position in a leading U.S. hospital
Career licensing assistance
Get step-by-step guidance to meet U.S. licensing requirements.
Exclusively for nursing graduates
Designed for individuals with a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree in nursing.
Career advancement
Gain valuable experience and elevate your career within the U.S. healthcare industry.
Are you a qualified nurse looking for a life-changing career opportunity in the U.S.?
Passage supports you every step of the way
Addressing global healthcare demands
Ensuring quality and compliance
- Strict admission and enrollment standards
- Full compliance with U.S. healthcare & immigration regulations
- Comprehensive ID verification & credit screening
- We take care of the details so you can focus on your future.
Your role as a U.S. registered nurse
As an RN in the U.S., you will:
Assess and monitor patient health
Administer treatments and medications
Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams
Educate patients and families on health management
FAQs
Some of the most frequently-asked questions we get from other opportunity seekers
The Passage Registered Nurse Program helps internationally trained nurses secure H-1B employment in the U.S., specifically in New York State, with a competitive starting salary and direct job placement support.
Average healthcare industries salaries for fields like nursing and pharmacy range from $60,000 to $120,000 annually based on location and experience. See nursing salaries by state.
To qualify, applicants must:
- Have passed the NCLEX exam.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent.
- Complete a credential evaluation if educated outside the U.S.
- Obtain a VisaScreen certification.
- Meet English language proficiency requirements (minimum IELTS 6.5 or equivalent TOEFL score).
For a breakdown of initial required documents, please visit the program page.
The NCLEX is a standardized exam required for nursing licensure in the U.S. You must have passed the NCLEX before applying to the program.
Yes, if you are licensed in a state other than New York, you will need to transfer your license, which takes approximately three months. New York is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
A credential evaluation assesses whether your nursing degree is equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor of Science in Nursing. It is required for those who completed their education outside the U.S. Accepted evaluators include CGFNS, Josef Silny, and Educational Assessment (EA preferred).
The employer covers the H-1B visa filing fees for the nurse. However, applicants must pay for any additional application fees for family members.*
*Passage is not an immigration consultant or legal advisor. All visa-related matters, including H-1B and TN visa applications, should be reviewed and handled by a qualified immigration professional. Passage provides employment pathways and general guidance but does not offer legal immigration advice.
Once filed, a decision on the H-1B application typically takes 1-2 months.*
*Passage is not an immigration consultant or legal advisor. All visa-related matters, including H-1B and TN visa applications, should be reviewed and handled by a qualified immigration professional. Passage provides employment pathways and general guidance but does not offer legal immigration advice.
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