Your Recovery Plan

You May Be Further Ahead Than You Think

If your direct hire employer rescinded your offer, you may not have lost your place in line. Your priority date could still give you a major head start. In many cases, the next step is finding a new employer who can recapture that priority date and help you keep moving forward.

Immigration Status Summary
I-140 Petition
A new filing may be needed
If the hospital was the employer on your petition, a new employer may need to refile for you to continue the process.
Priority Date
You keep your place in line
If your I-140 was approved, your priority date may still be used by a new employer instead of losing your place in line.
Estimated Timeline
Depends on a new employer filing
Your timeline depends on finding a new employer, refiling the petition, and recapturing the priority date. The exact timing will depend on your case and visa movement.
These results are based on your answers and meant to help you understand your situation. For case-specific legal guidance, speak with the person handling your case or an immigration attorney.
Your Next Steps
Confirm your I-140 approval and priority date
Keep copies of your approval notice, priority date, and any case documents.
Explore a new employer path
If your direct hire employer is no longer moving your case forward, the next step may be finding a new sponsor who can recapture your priority date. For nurses who have experienced instability in a direct hire path, an agency-sponsored model may offer more flexibility and ongoing support when timing or placements change.
Be ready for a new placement
Make sure you keep your resume up to date, practice for hospital interviews, and keep your credentials, including English exam results and VisaScreen, current so you can move quickly when the time is right for a new selection.
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Ready to Keep Your Place in Line?

If your direct hire offer was cancelled, Health Carousel International may be able to help you move forward by recapturing your priority date through our agency-sponsored program.

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