Healthcare workers getting expedited EAD

[Gii 48]

Hi everyone,

 

I was looking at all the different reasons to expedite our case and EAD (once we get to that stage)- would being a healthcare worker (registered nurse and registered paramedic) be reason enough as I would be able to assist with COVID19? Would that fall under the "Compelling government interests?". Just looking at different options. 

 

Thanks 🙂

 

[TBoneTX 44,971]

Thread is moved from the IMBRA subforum to the K-1 Case Progress subforum.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

I used the "search" box in the upper right-hand corner, and I was able to see many articles concerning your topic here on VJ. It's an amazing tool to use. Here is one such topic similar to what you are asking.

 

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/739791-foreign-medical-professionals-facing-visa-issues/

 

Edited June 20, 2020 by Greenbaum

[Just Paul 4,595]

8 hours ago, Gii said:

I was looking at all the different reasons to expedite our case and EAD (once we get to that stage)- would being a healthcare worker (registered nurse and registered paramedic) be reason enough as I would be able to assist with COVID19? Would that fall under the "Compelling government interests?". Just looking at different options. 

For USCIS processing of the K1 - no not really.  If the CDC or another government agency or department needed you then USCIS can help move you thru.   Once you get to the US you can ask to expedite the EAD by having a job offer.

[JFH 12,189]

never mind 

Edited June 20, 2020 by JFH

[geowrian 22,337]

No harm is requesting it, but I would not expect a favorable decision here. Hope for the best but expect the worst.

An expedite would be needed to get a quicker consulate interview as well (or an interview at all if they are still suspended with routine visa processing).

Then you would need to enter the US and marry and file for AOS. And then expedite the EAD...generally biometrics are required first so add around a month there as well.

 

Just be aware that even in the absolute best case at every stage of the process, you're talking several months at a minimum.

[Boiler 45,241]

One of those where CR1 would seem a better option.

[Gii 48]

19 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

I used the "search" box in the upper right-hand corner, and I was able to see many articles concerning your topic here on VJ. It's an amazing tool to use. Here is one such topic similar to what you are asking.

 

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/739791-foreign-medical-professionals-facing-visa-issues/

 

Thanks  I am still getting used to this website. 

[Gii 48]

17 hours ago, Paul & Mary said:

For USCIS processing of the K1 - no not really.  If the CDC or another government agency or department needed you then USCIS can help move you thru.   Once you get to the US you can ask to expedite the EAD by having a job offer.

I would be happy if I could get my EAD expedited once I get over there, I'm sure a workaholic I'm not sure how I am going to go not being able to work for a bit haha. I have accepted that it's apart of the process though. 

[Gii 48]

3 hours ago, Boiler said:

One of those where CR1 would seem a better option.

I know  original plan was a CR1 but my partner changed his mind and wanted to do the k1 as I would get over there sooner, hindsight is 20/20. 

[SalishSea 17,696]

One thing you could do as you wait is look into licensure/foreign education requirements for your US state's board of nursing.

[Gii 48]

11 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

One thing you could do as you wait is look into licensure/foreign education requirements for your US state's board of nursing.

I'm currently going through the process of getting my licences recognised and I am studying for their board exam 🙂 

[SalishSea 17,696]

7 minutes ago, Gii said:

I'm currently going through the process of getting my licences recognised and I am studying for their board exam 🙂 

Good luck. It is a national exam.  I found it to be a breeze compared to the exams in nursing school.

[Gii 48]

4 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Good luck. It is a national exam.  I found it to be a breeze compared to the exams in nursing school.

Thanks. I hope so, I get so nervous with exams. I'm still learning how to use Fahrenheit and getting used to how they use mg/dl instead of mmol for their BGL's but I'll get there 🤪

[SalishSea 17,696]

On 6/21/2020 at 12:25 AM, Gii said:

Thanks. I hope so, I get so nervous with exams. I'm still learning how to use Fahrenheit and getting used to how they use mg/dl instead of mmol for their BGL's but I'll get there 🤪

Luckily, many employers use Celsius and kilos and meters/cm, and all drugs are dosed by mg/g!  For the labs, it is often just a matter of where the decimal point goes.