H-1C Registered Nurse Working in a Health Professional Shortage Area as Determined by the Department of Labor

Attention: This classification expired as of December 20, 2009.

The H-1C nonimmigrant temporary worker classification is for foreign nurses coming to the United States temporarily to perform services as a registered nurse in a health professional shortage area as determined by the Department of Labor (DOL).

The H-1C nonimmigrant category was introduced in 1999 specifically to address the shortage of nurses in the United States.

If you are interested in working in the U.S. as a registered nurse, please contact our office for more information.