Practice Area
Schedule A — Nurses & Physical Therapists
The fastest green card pathway for healthcare professionals.
Schedule A is the fastest green card pathway for registered nurses and physical therapists. The Department of Labor pre-certifies these professions as shortage occupations — meaning you skip the 6–12 month PERM recruitment process entirely.
Nurses and physical therapists often assume they wait in the same queue as everyone else. Schedule A skips the labor market test entirely, which changes the timeline substantially.
What Makes Schedule A Different?
Standard EB-3 green cards require a PERM labor certification — a lengthy recruitment process to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available. Schedule A eliminates this step because the DOL already recognizes a nationwide shortage of nurses and physical therapists.
Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements
To qualify under Schedule A as a registered nurse, you need:
Physical Therapist (PT) Requirements
To qualify under Schedule A as a physical therapist, you need:
How BBA Immigration Helps
We handle every step of the Schedule A process so you can focus on your career: • Guide you through VisaScreen and CGFNS requirements • Coordinate with your employer on the petition • Prepare and file the I-140 immigrant petition • Handle adjustment of status or consular processing • Support you through the entire green card timeline Whether you already have a U.S. employer or are looking to be matched with one, we can help you understand the process and find the right pathway.