I’d like to know about how nurses obtain a green card.

Nursing is recognized as a shortage occupation in the U.S. and falls under the ‘Schedule A’ category. ‘Schedule A’ occupations are eligible for employment-based immigration without going through the labor certification (PERM application) process. However, many people assume nurse cases are automatically third preference — if you hold a bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience, or a master’s degree, you can obtain your green card in a much shorter time. Pursuing a ‘Schedule A’ occupation under second preference makes it possible to receive a green card in roughly 3 to 6 months.