FAQs

HCI is a founding member of the American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment (AAIHR) and a certified member of the Alliance for Ethical International Recruitment Practices.

Yes, you can choose your assignment location. During our matching process, we consider your preferences for geographic locations and clinical settings to find the best fit with client healthcare facilities.

We place our healthcare professionals in various settings, however, most of our client facilities are acute care hospitals.

We accept all nursing specialties!

Apply through our website at www.passportusa.com/apply.

No, we do not charge any fees.

We recruit candidates from the US and around the world. However, as a Certified Ethical Recruitment Firm, Health Carousel does not recruit from countries with extreme shortages of healthcare professionals; those on the World Health Organization's Safeguard List.

Requirements include meeting US education and English proficiency standards and passing US licensure exams. If you're from a country with a healthcare professional shortage, contact our recruiters to see if you qualify.

Currently, we're primarily hiring registered nurses. In the future, we may also employ physical therapists and medical technologists to meet evolving demands in the US.

No, you do not need a VisaScreen Certificate before applying. We will help you to obtain your certificate since it is required for your embassy interview.

You should apply and schedule a time to speak with one of our expert recruiters. They will interview you and find out if your previous or current experience will qualify for our program.

Submit the application today to see if you qualify.

No. You can apply to the program before taking your English Proficiency exam. We provide preparation support and reimbursement for approved English Proficiency exams.

No. Your NCLEX exam results will never expire.

No, we are not currently accepting RNs who have not passed the NCLEX-RN exam, but we've created the Ultimate Guide to NCLEX to help nurses prepare for and take the test!

There is no definite answer to this question. Based on our 20+ years' experience with filing visa petitions, we estimate the immigration process can range from six months to three years, depending on factors such as the country you were born in, visa availability, and the completion of your required exams/credentials, and immigration requirements.

Yes! If you qualify for one of our programs, we will recapture your priority date and take over your visa application.

Visa retrogression refers to a situation where the demand for visas in a particular category or country exceeds the available supply of visas.

You can check the Visa Bulletin published monthly by the US Department of State. The bulletin provides information on priority dates and whether they are current, retrogressed, or have remained the same. It's a vital resource for applicants to stay informed about the status of their priority dates.

Visa retrogression occurs when the demand for visas exceeds the available supply. If your priority date is affected by a retrogression, it means that, temporarily, your application may face delays in progressing to the next stage of the immigration process.

A priority date is assigned when your immigrant petition is filed with the US government. It marks your place in line for visa processing within a specific category. Because visa numbers are limited each year, some categories may experience waiting periods. Your priority date helps determine when you can move forward in the immigration process once a visa becomes available for your category.

Yes. Your EB-3 Visa allows your spouse to work in the US.

Yes. You can bring eligible family members to the US.

Eligible family members are legally married spouses and unmarried children under 21.

Yes. We will cover the fees for your immigration including the visa filing.

A VisaScreen Certificate is an official document issued upon completion of a comprehensive screening service. This service evaluates your credentials, education, and English language proficiency. It is a mandatory requirement for healthcare professionals applying for an occupational visa to work in the United States. Upon successful completion of VisaScreen, applicants receive an official International Commission on Healthcare Professions (ICHP) Certificate for the VisaScreen.

We are currently prioritizing visa filing for candidates who have successfully passed a qualified English proficiency exam that is valid and active.

We file EB-3 Visas for our nurses. This visa category leads to obtaining Lawful Permanent Resident Status, commonly referred to as a Green Card, upon arrival in the US.