07/20/2026
As a Filipino nurse, I used to think that once you get hired by a hospital in the US, your green card would automatically come with it.
But that is not always how it works.
Having a job here, being allowed to work, and having a permanent path to stay in the US are three different things.
With deportation and immigration enforcement constantly in the news lately, I think more healthcare workers are realizing how important that difference is. You can already be here caring for patients, paying bills, and building your life, but if your ability to work or stay is still temporary, there can still be a lot of uncertainty about what happens next.
Now some healthcare workers are here through temporary visas or work permits, and each situation comes with its own rules and timeline. The important thing is understanding whether your current situation gives you a long-term path, not only permission to work right now.
That is why it helps to look into your options early. Flint helps eligible healthcare workers who are already in the US connect with healthcare facilities that may offer employer-sponsored green card opportunities through EB-3. Flint helps with the job match and process, while the healthcare facility hires and sponsors the worker.
Having a green card gives me a sense of security that I do not take for granted. It is not only about being able to work. It is knowing that I have a more permanent foundation for the life I am building here.
If you’re already working in US healthcare under temporary work authorization and still wondering about your path to a green card, comment FLINT and I’ll help you check if you may qualify.