Hi guys,

It seems like to get an admission to most of MSN programs after RN requires at least 1 year of clinical experience, except most of online degrees. To get experience, you need to work, and there is no work permit for H-4 dependent. If I try volunteering, does the hospital provides me sth saying my work were as like as RN to count as clinical experience? I am in dilemma.

I believe most of RN with similar visa status may have gone through the similar issue. Can you please suggest whether it is a good idea to get to these online universities to get masters degree in Nursing? I am still not feeling that confident on online colleges and their reliabilities. Also, any better suggestions than joining volunteering?


I am trying to apply for hospitals, just in case if they want to sponsor H-1B, which I highly doubt.

I will not have a work permit for at least a year, can’t apply TPS as I just came last year.

From:Houston, TX

Thanks in advance

Since few years, H-4 can get EAD. There are some restrictions.

https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/employment-authorization-certain-h-4-dependent-spouses

Also there is lawsuit going on for its removal and the case has been pending. Not sure if USCIS has put a hold on it for new ones.

To get H1-B sponsorship as a nurse, you have to go to rural areas or states. This was a trend with many nurses just a few years back. I saw lots of Nepalese go to Oklahoma from DFW area. In major market and states, I guess they have enough.