Start from where you are

What’s open to you from inside the U.S.

Recruitment rules, official programs, and timelines depend on where you trained. Pick your country to see destinations that currently accept applications — with sources and checked dates.

Information last checked July 31, 2026

Destinations open to U.S.-present international nurses

U.S. sponsor-ready employers

Employers ready to sponsor your green card, with all fees disclosed up front.

Open — hiring now

Compact-license states

One multistate license lets you work in 40+ states — no new state license needed.

Open

Canada (TN-adjacent)

Register with the provincial nursing college first — a job offer alone doesn’t get you a work permit.

Information only

Official programs & campaigns

An approved program is the authorized channel — it does not guarantee a vacancy remains open. Deadlines shown are from the official notice.

JibJob sponsor-ready employer match

Accepting

Reviewed by a real person · Rolling

Tell us your status and license stage once — a reviewer matches you only with employers ready to sponsor.

Schedule A (Group I) filings

Open

Multiple employers · Status-driven

Nurses get a faster green-card route (Schedule A) — but your current visa’s expiry date sets your real deadline.

Typical timeline — U.S.-present RN → sponsor-ready employer

  1. 1

    Screener & document check

    Tell us your visa status, license stage, and specialty once — no repeating yourself.

    1–2 wk
  2. 2

    A real person reviews your profile

    A reviewer checks your license and experience against what employers need.

    2–4 wk
  3. 3

    Employer match & offer

    You’re only introduced to hospitals ready to sponsor you, with fees disclosed up front.

    4–8 wk
  4. 4

    Filing & start

    Your employer files the green-card or visa paperwork; your start date depends on your license and current visa timing.

    2–6 mo