Healthcare Industry Temporary and Permanent Visas

Summary

This practice note addresses the temporary nonimmigrant statuses and paths to permanent residence for healthcare professionals. Immigration status requirements vary greatly based on occupation and employee qualifications, country of citizenship/nationality, type of employer, and type of worksite. The note addresses available nonimmigrant statuses for physicians, nurses, and the broader range of healthcare professionals, like physician assistants, medical technologists, pharmacists, and others. For each status, you will find information about the type of beneficiaries who qualify, eligibility for the status, how it is obtained, maximum permitted stay, and best practices that you can apply right away. The note discusses the common pathways to lawful permanent residence in the United States, commonly referred to as a green card.