Top 5 Reasons to Pursue Your American Dream Under an EB-2 Visa
- MK Gonzales
- Jun 22
- 5 min read
Top 5 Reasons to Pursue Your American Dream Under an EB-2 Visa
As cliché as it may sound, the US is ultimately known as the end goal for nurses looking for greener pastures. The EB-3 visa is one of the most common pathways that allows them to become permanent residents of the country as well as bring their qualified dependents and start a new life abroad. Once immigrants finally become green card holders, they can enjoy benefits such as job mobility, permanent residency, have their spouse legally apply for a job, their dependents can avail of free education in public schools, access social services, particularly health insurance plans including their spouse and dependents, and ultimately, apply for US citizenship.
Unlike other visa classifications like H-1B, EB-3 holders possess stronger legal protection than workers under H-1B. While both types of visas are protected by US labor laws, the pathway to EB-3 is more stable and fundamentally different. EB-3 holders have the legal right to remain and work in the US even after being laid off or if they decide to leave their job. On the other hand, H-1B holders' status is tied to their sponsoring employer. Once they are terminated, they are given a 60-day grace period to search for a new employer to sponsor their visa. If the holder fails to find a future employer within the given 60-day period, he, together with his dependents, must leave the US immediately. These reasons evidently make the US and the EB-3 pathway to nurses more attractive.
While the E-B3 visa sounds like a solid game plan for nurses who are 100% dedicated to pursuing their American Dream, the sound of its appeal equates to a certain amount of hard work and time. As the saying goes, difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations. When it comes to the USRN application, the use of the term "difficult" is an understatement. The road to the American Dream is lengthy, tedious, expensive, and will definitely test your faith and patience in the process. In fact, some candidates choose to discontinue despite investing a significant amount of time, effort, and money, as they feel hopeless during the process. This is because the typical process of the USRN application runs for almost 3 years due to the retrogression. As of June 2026, the visa bulletin for July 2026 remains at August 2023. This means that consular offices are only processing applications whose petitions were submitted on or before August 2023. It has been steady at August 2023 since March this year. The retrogression acts like a catalyst for nurses' decisions to withdraw their application and shift to a different career in the hopes of gaining the investments they lost during their application.
Although the EB-3 visa serves as the most common and primary route for PHRNs aspiring to be USRNS, there's also another visa category that has long been introduced and has slowly gained attention starting in 2022. This is none other than the EB-2 visa. Curious to know more about the edge of this alternative pathway? Scroll down to learn more.
Shorter Visa Queue Potential - The EB-2 route demands stricter eligibility, resulting in reduced volume of applicants. Hence, it typically moves faster. The EB-3, on the other hand, due to high demand, has longer waiting times depending on the country of origin. As a matter of fact, while the EB-3 visa bulletin has stayed in August 2023 for the Philippines since March of this year, the EB-2 category has remained current since April of this year. Although the EB-2 holds higher priority, let's take note that its movement is still completely dependent on the visa bulletin.
Stronger Immigration Standing - EB-2, being a higher-priority employment-based category, may offer overall favorable processing due to eligibility criteria and lower demand.
Premium Processing Option - Aside from the favorable timeline, premium processing is also available for faster USCCIS adjudication.
Direct Path to Green Card - Coming from the same categories, permanent residency is also within reach for the worker and the qualified dependents, provided that they undergo the legal process and submit the requirements.
Available Vacancies Now! - Abba Personnel Services, Inc. introduces its newest client that offers the EB-2 pathway for aspiring USRNS.
Edgemont Healthcare Staffing is a U.S.-based healthcare staffing company that sponsors nurses and allied healthcare professionals seeking opportunities in the United States. As the petitioning employer, Edgemont manages visa petitions, provides payroll and benefits, ensures compliance with U.S. and state labor laws, and offers ongoing support.
Get a Glimpse of the Process
1. Interview & Qualification Check - NCLEX passers with a Master’s degree or Bachelor’s, 4+ years of progressive experience.
2. Offer & Acceptance - Receive and sign the job offer from EHS.
3. Placement - Location and hospital matching.
4. I-140 Filing & Visa Wait - EHS files Form I-140 with USCIS and waits for visa availability (priority date current).
5. Green Card Processing & U.S. Entry - Consular Processing or Adjustment of Status, leading to U.S. entry as a lawful permanent resident.
If you want to know if you fit for this opportunity, check out the qualifications below:
Edgemont Healthcare Staffing U.S. Staff Nurse Vacancies
Locations: Texas, New York, and Missouri
Registered Nurse Vacancies:
Priority Areas:
Medical Surgical (MS)
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Labor & Delivery (L&D)
Wound Care
Emergency Room (ER)
EB-2 Qualifications:
Registered Nurse
Hold a Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
NCLEX Passer and have an active U.S. RN state license
At least 4+ years of post-license, recent bedside experience in a hospital or acute care setting
Currently working in the target area of specialization
EB-3 Qualifications:
Registered Nurse
Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Preferably with Priority Date
NCLEX Passer and have an active U.S. RN state license
At least 2+ years of post-license, recent bedside experience in a hospital or acute care setting
Currently working in the target area of specialization
Salary & Benefits:
41 – 47 USD Hourly Salary (~87,000 - 97,000 USD / year)
1,500USD Arrival Bonus
2,000USD Reimbursement for US License-Related Costs
3 months of Housing Allowance
Covered Visa Premium Processing Fee for I-140 (EB-2 / EB-3)
Covered Immigration Costs
3-year contract
No placement or processing fee
Employer Description
· U.S.-Based staffing agency known for its generous compensation of up to 47 USD hourly salary
· Offers numerous reimbursements, allowances, and covered costs as well as premium processing
· Recaptures applicants with abandoned cases in pursuit of their mission to provide world-class career opportunities for potential talents
Contact Person for Queries:
Rossa Silva
0917-704 5081
DMW-357-LB-05232024-R-AOE. FOR MANPOWER POOLING ONLY. NO FEES IN ANY FORM AND/OR PURPOSE WILL BE COLLECTED FROM THE APPLICANTS. BEWARE OF ILLEGAL RECRUITERS AND HUMAN TRAFFICKERS.
As mentioned, Edgemont Healthcare Staffing, Abba's newest US client, is looking for Staff Nurses to fill their vacancies. If you are interested in this opportunity, sign up at this link:
or contact Rossa Silva at 0917-704 5081 for further inquiries.
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