Skip to content 6. What is the definition of foreign national of exceptional ability for Schedule A – Green Card? Foreign nationals (except for foreign nationals in the performing arts) of exceptional ability in the sciences or arts including college and university teachers of exceptional ability who have been practicing their science or art during the year prior to application and who intend to practice the same science or art in the U.S. For purposes of this group, the term ‘science or art’ means any field of knowledge and/or skill with respect to which colleges and universities commonly offer specialized courses leading to a degree in the knowledge and/or skill. The foreign national, however, need not have studied at a college or university in order to qualify for Schedule A occupation.
7. Who is eligible to apply as Registered Nurse for Schedule A – Green Card? You must be designated as any of the following to be eligible as a Registered Nurse for Schedule A Green Card:
Consultant, Educational, State Board of Nursing
Director, Community-Health Nursing
Director, Educational, Community-Health Nursing
Director, Nursing Service
Director, Occupational Health Nursing
Director, School of Nursing
Executive Director, Nurses’ Association
Nurse, School
Nurse, Staff, Community Health
Nurse, Instructor
Nurse, Consultant
Nurse, Supervisor, Community-Health
Nurse, Supervisor, Evening-Or-Night
Nurse, Infection Control
Nurse, Supervisor, Occupational Health Nursing
Nurse, Head
Nurse, Supervisor
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse-Midwife
Nurse, General Duty
Nurse, Anesthetist
Nurse, Office
Nurse, Private Duty
Nurse, Staff, Occupational Health Nursing
Nurse, Instructor, Psychiatric Aide
Additionally, you must also have passed the Commission of Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) Examination or hold a full and unrestricted license to practice professional nursing in the state of intended employment.
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