How it works
Skill Workers brings skilled talent to U.S. employers. Each program follows the immigration pathway that fits the occupation — chosen by the employer's attorney. Our first program is nursing, using EB-3 Schedule A.
Our model, for every program
1. Employer need
A U.S. employer has permanent roles it can't fill locally.
2. Ethical sourcing
We find and pre-screen qualified workers — never charging them fees.
3. Sponsorship
The employer's own attorney files, and the employer pays sponsorship costs.
4. Arrival & support
We help workers relocate, onboard, and settle in.
EB-3 Schedule A for registered nurses
Immigration approval and state licensure are separate. A nurse also needs a license from the Board of Nursing in the state where the job is located. Find official requirements for your state →
EB-3
An employment-based green card category for professionals and skilled workers. The employer is the sponsor.
Schedule A
A Department of Labor list of shortage occupations — including professional nurses — that are “pre-certified,” so the usual labor-market test is not required.
Employer-paid
The hospital hires its own immigration attorney and pays employer-related costs. Skill Workers charges nurses no recruitment or placement fee; nurses pay their own exams, certifications, and training.
Nursing steps (high level)
- Nurse qualifies. Nursing education, license, and typically a passed NCLEX-RN a full, unrestricted state RN license, or a CGFNS certificate — as confirmed by counsel.
- Job offer. The hospital offers a permanent, full-time RN position in writing.
- Prevailing wage. The hospital's attorney obtains a prevailing wage determination from the Department of Labor.
- Notice of Filing. The hospital posts a notice about the position for the required period.
- I-140 petition. The attorney files Form I-140 (EB-3) with USCIS, with the labor certification form, directly under Schedule A. This sets the nurse's “priority date.”
- Visa availability. Depending on the State Department's monthly Visa Bulletin, the nurse may need to wait until the priority date is current.
- Visa or adjustment. Nurses abroad complete consular processing (forms, documents, medical exam, interview). Nurses already lawfully in the U.S. may be able to adjust status.
- VisaScreen & license. Nurses obtain a VisaScreen certificate and a state RN license for where they'll work.
- Arrival & start. The nurse arrives as a permanent resident and begins work.
Timelines vary widely — from many months to several years — depending on visa availability, government processing, and individual circumstances. Skill Workers does not guarantee approvals or timelines.
Who does what
Nurse
- Provide truthful documents
- Pass exams and licensure
- Complete visa steps
Employer & its attorney
- Offer the permanent job
- File and pay for sponsorship
- Show ability to pay the wage
Skill Workers
- Match workers and employers
- Track milestones
- Support relocation — no legal advice
Beyond nursing
Physical therapists are also on the Department of Labor's Schedule A list. Skilled trades — such as electricians, HVAC technicians, and data-center construction and operations roles — typically require a different process, such as an EB-3 skilled-worker petition with full PERM labor certification for permanent jobs, or H-2B for temporary or seasonal needs. The employer's immigration attorney determines the right pathway for each role. Our ethical commitments — including no recruitment or placement fees to workers — apply to every program. Workers in every program pay their own certification, licensing, and training costs.