I passed an interview with a US employer for a nursing position. They are now in the process of filing a new i140 for me.

[nakawanaoki 0]

I'm currently awaiting my EB3 unskilled petition with a priority date of December 27, 2021 via consular processing in Philippines. I applied for this job in early 2020 and I work as a nurse in Dubai without an NCLEX certification. I've been offered a new opportunity in Texas where the agency is willing to sponsor me for my NCLEX test and hire me. They mentioned that they will file a new I-140 for me, as they claim I can't use my previously approved I-140 due to it being in a different category. I'm unsure whether I should wait for my previous priority date to become current and take the NCLEX once I'm in the US, or if I can apply for the new opportunity without affecting my previous application. Any advice on what I should do in this situation?

[Boiler 44,986]

To be a  Nurse do you not need to have NCLEX?

 

You are nearly current, why not continue with the current case?

Edited July 26 by Boiler

[SalishSea 17,561]

6 minutes ago, Boiler said:

To be a  Nurse do you not need to have NCLEX?

 

You are nearly current, why not continue with the current case?

You need to have a license to practice as a nurse.  The NCLEX is the national exam for licensure.

 

I don't see how an employer could petition someone for a work visa who is not yet qualified for the job.

[SalishSea 17,561]

40 minutes ago, nakawanaoki said:

I'm currently awaiting my EB3 unskilled petition with a priority date of December 27, 2021 via consular processing in Philippines. I applied for this job in early 2020 and I work as a nurse in Dubai without an NCLEX certification. I've been offered a new opportunity in Texas where the agency is willing to sponsor me for my NCLEX test and hire me. They mentioned that they will file a new I-140 for me, as they claim I can't use my previously approved I-140 due to it being in a different category. I'm unsure whether I should wait for my previous priority date to become current and take the NCLEX once I'm in the US, or if I can apply for the new opportunity without affecting my previous application. Any advice on what I should do in this situation?

You will need to sit for the NCLEX outside of the US, because until you are licensed, you are not eligible for positions requiring licensure.