2023 Green Card Processing Times for Foreign Nurses: What You Need to Know!

Damian Knowles
05.15.2023 16:18


Overview

The processing time for a visa application may vary, depending on the selection of standard versus premium processing. This lesson provides a general estimate of how long each option might take. 


Key Points

  • Standard process times. 
  • Expedited process times. 
  • Nurse license process times.


USCIS Employment Visa Processing Times

The information provided in this section has been taken from the USCIS website which displays processing time as the number of days or months that have passed between receipt and adjudication of an application, petition, or request. Processing time is based on the average completion time of 80 percent of cases in a given six-month period.


Standard Processing Times

The current processing time for immigrant petitions for alien workers Form I-140 is 10 Months.


Premium Processing Times

The current processing time for expedited processing for Form I-907 is 15 Calendar Days.


FL State Nurse License Processing Times


Registered Nurse Licensure Compact

The current processing time for state Licensure By Examination for registered nurses is 26-28 days.


How long does it take to be approved for licensure by endorsement?

There is no set timeframe for approval of an application. We process applications in date order received. Applications are processed as quickly as possible, but timeframes vary based on the number of applications received and on the length of time it takes to receive all necessary documentation.


Supporting Documentation

  1. USCIS Filing Fee Calculator


Forms

  1. USCIS Fee Schedule


Frequently Asked Questions


How long does it take to get a multistate nursing license in Florida?

On average, the green card application decision can take six months to process. The time frame of your individual case also depends on the USCIS service center. You may request to expedite the process for an additional fee.


How long does it take to get nursing license after passing NCLEX Florida?


Within 1-3 business days

License numbers are generally issued within 1-3 business days after successfully passing the NCLEX examination. License numbers are not available on the same day you take the examination.


How do I check the status of my RN license in FL?

You may check the status of your application via our Online Services. Select “Returning Applicant Login” and use your User ID and password to login. If you lose your User ID and password, contact Licensure Support Services at (850) 488-0595 to get this information.



Damian Knowles