Nursing Programs

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Work in the U.S.

Express U.S. Permanent Residency

Steady and Promising Career Prospects

Overview

The ASG Express U.S. Permanent Residency Nursing Programs are designed to meet the high demand for nurses in the United States with the recruitment of international nurses and nursing students. Candidates who complete the program requirements will be eligible for U.S. permanent residency status through an employment-based immigration visa program.

*Ideal visa application processing times will take 9 – 21 months. However, application times will vary according to program type, individual circumstances, previous volume of applicants, changes in U.S. immigration law, and are at the discretion USCIS officials.

CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Degree: High School Diploma (Min. 2.5 GPA)
  • TEAS Assessment score (Min. 50)
  • English Proficiency: TOEFL 83 OR U.S. High School Diploma
  • Clear Background Checks
  • Prior Nursing Work Experience & License: None

LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse

  • Degree: High School Diploma (Min. 2.5 GPA)
  • TEAS Assessment score (Min. 50)
  • English Proficiency: TOEFL 83 OR U.S. High School Diploma
  • Clear Background Checks
  • Prior Nursing Work Experience & License: None

ASN-RN

Associate of Science in Nursing – Registered Nurse License

  • Degree: High School Diploma (Min. 2.5 GPA)
  • TEAS Assessment (Min. 65)
  • English Proficiency: TOEFL 83 OR U.S. High School Diploma
  • Clear Background Checks
  • Prior Nursing Work Experience & License: None

BSN-RN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Registered Nurse Liscense

  • Degree: High School Diploma (Min. 2.5 GPA)
  • English Proficiency: TOEFL 100
  • Clear Background Checks
  • Prior Nursing Work Experience & License: None

**These are ideal timelines. Application times will vary according to program type, individual circumstances, previous volume of applicants, changes in U.S. immigration law, and are at the discretion USCIS officials.

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  • The American Scholar Group (ASG) Express U.S. Permanent Residency Nursing Programs are designed to meet the high demand for nurses in the United States with the recruitment of international nurses and nursing students.
  • Candidates who complete the program requirements will be eligible for U.S. permanent residency status through an employment-based immigration visa program.
  • High-demand and high-paying career prospects (Starting salaries: US$25,000-US$70,000 across career levels)
  • Nursing education & certification: (certificate, Licensing, Bachelor, Masters level)
  • Paid Optional Practical Training (OPT) work experience
  • US. Permanent Residency Visa
  • Candidates who participate in the program will typically complete:
    • An ESL course
    • Nursing Education Program (certificate, Licensing, Bachelor, Masters level)
    • Undergo U.S. Permanent Residency Visa Application 
    • Optional Practical Training (OPT) job placement leading to a full-time career upon receipt of employment visa
  • Application & Registration (30 Days)
    • Candidates begin by completing online registration form
    • After consultation and profiling, candidates apply for the appropriate nursing program through ASG.
  • Education & Certification (12-48 Months)
    • Candidates must all course requirements at the institution and pass their respective examinations (NCLEX-PN/NCLEX-RN)
  • Optional Practical Training (OPT) Placement (12 Months)
    • Upon completion of academic requirements, ASG will assist candidates with their 12-month OPT placement.
  • Permanent Residency Visa Application (9-20 Months)**
    • Visa application begins immediately after securing OPT placement. 
    • **PLEASE NOTE: These are ideal timelines. Application times will vary according to program type, individual circumstances, previous volume of applicants, changes in U.S. immigration law, and are at the discretion USCIS officials.
  • Candidates must:
    • Clear background checks
    • Have a High School diploma
    • Receive admission into the institution of choice
    • Complete all academic requirements and pass examinations
  • There is no age limit or ceiling.
  • Applicants must have a high school diploma to qualify for entrance to all nursing programs.
  • Candidates for the CNA High School program may earn their high school diplomas & CNA certification concurrently.
  • Yes. Candidates who complete all course requirements will receive assistance with Optional Practical Training (OPT) placement leading to full-time employment.

  • Study-in-America 
  • Work in the U.S.
  • Express U.S. Permanent Residency
  • Steady and promising career prospects
  • High-paying career (US$25,000 – US$70,000 across various levels)
  • International Students (Nursing & Non-Nursing Majors)
    • Current High School Students
    • High School Graduates
    • Certificate Holders
    • Associate Holders
    • Bachelor Degree Holders
  • International Career Nurses
    • With Nursing Experience
    • With Nursing Experience and passed NCLEX
  • Who want to:
    • Study-in-America
    • Work-in-America
    • Immigrate-to-America
  • Pittsburgh Technical College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Potential Options:
    • ASG Partner Institutions
    • Candidate’s Home Countries
  • Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Elmhurst College, Chicago Illinois
  • Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania
  • Malone University, Canton, Ohio
  • Mercer County Career Center
  • Nursing homes and hospitals in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio
  • 2018 Program Start Dates (LPN & ASN-RN):
    • Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC)
      • January 1st (December 1st, 2017)
      • April 1st (March 1st, 2018)
      • July 1st (June 1st, 2018)
      • October 1st (September 1st, 2018)
  • 2018 Program Start Dates (BSN-RN)
    • Elmhurst College:
      • Spring Semester: January 22nd (December 1st, 2017)
      • Projected Fall Semester: August 28th (June 1st, 2018)
    • Gannon University
      • Spring Semester: January 3rd (November 15th, 2017)
      • Projected Fall Semester: August 15th (July 1st, 2018)
    • Malone University
      • Spring Semester: January 2nd (December 1st, 2017)
      • Projected Fall Semester: August 27th (May 1st, 2018)
  • Visa applications for U.S. permanent residency begins completion of all course requirements and examinations, and upon securing Optional Practical Training (OPT) placement
  • Application times will vary according to program type, individual circumstances, previous volume of applicants, changes in U.S. immigration law, and are at the discretion USCIS officials. Below are ideal timelines:
    • CNA: 15-20 Months
    • LPN: 15-20 Months
    • ASN-RN: 9-12 Months
    • BSN-RN: 9-12 Months