Q.What criteria must meet the sponsoring employer to employ foreign RNs under the H-1C program ?
A.

• be a "subpart D" hospital under the Social Security Act
• be located in a Health Professional Shortage Area
• have at least 190 care beds
• have a Medicare population of 35% and have a Medicaid population of 28%.

Q.How long can I work in the U.S. on H-1C visa?
A.Qualifying hospitals allows to employ temporary foreign workers as Registered Nurses for up to three years under H-1C visas.