Frequently Asked Questions

Applying to Avant

What are the requirements of the Avant program?

To see if you qualify, visit our How to Qualify page. We’ve outlined everything clearly so you know exactly what’s needed to begin your U.S. career.

Is there a fee to apply?

No, there aren’t any fees associated with our application process.

What can I expect during the application process?

Once you have submitted your application online, an initial review will be conducted. If you qualify to move forward, you’ll receive access to our online platform where you’ll be asked to watch a few short videos about our program and complete a quick survey. You’ll then be scheduled for 1–2 telephone interviews so we can learn more about you, discuss our program, and share the next steps. Once this is complete, we’ll determine if we can extend an offer to you!

Program & Experience

Is Avant a travel nursing company?

No, Avant Healthcare Professionals is not a travel nursing company. We specialize in providing nurses and allied health professionals with direct hire and long-term staffing assignments.

What if I have a gap in my clinical experience?

If you have a gap in your clinical experience, you can still apply. We will evaluate your experience through the initial screening process.

NCLEX-RN® & Licensing

Do I need to pass the NCLEX-RN® to work in the United States as a registered nurse?

Yes, all registered nurses practicing in the U.S. are required to take and pass the NCLEX-RN. The NCLEX-RN tests a nurse’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to practice safely in the U.S.

Do I have to pass the NCLEX-RN before I can apply with Avant?

No, you do not need to pass the NCLEX-RN before applying with Avant. We provide an in-depth review program for the NCLEX-RN that focuses on the unique learning needs of our globally educated nurses.

What if I have already taken the NCLEX-RN?

If you have already taken and passed the NCLEX-RN — congratulations! We will request documentation for verification purposes during the recruitment process. If qualified to join our program, we’ll work as quickly as possible to file your employer-sponsored visa!

If I failed the NCLEX-RN before, can I still apply?

Yes, you can still apply but you will have to retake the NCLEX-RN and pass if selected to join our program.

Immigration & Placement

How much would it cost for my immigration processing?

If qualified for an interview with an Avant recruiter, we will provide a document outlining the costs associated with the immigration process. This will help you plan for costs you’ll need to cover.

Which visa category will Avant file for me?

This will vary depending on your profession and qualifications. Most healthcare professionals on the Avant program will receive an EB-3 visa. Select candidates will be considered for H-1B, TN, or EB-2 visas.

When will I receive my immigrant visa?

Timeframes vary. The USCIS determines this by your visa category, priority date, and country of birth.

Do I need to obtain a VisaScreen certificate?

Yes, this is required for the issuance of your visa. You will need to present a copy of your VisaScreen at your exit interview.

Our Services & Solutions

What type of facilities do you staff?

Avant Healthcare Professionals staffs registered nurses, medical laboratory scientists, and therapists in health systems of all sizes from critical access hospitals to academic teaching institutions.

What are the benefits of choosing Avant?

We provide you with a strong pipeline of experienced, English-speaking healthcare professionals available for placement at your facility. Our healthcare professionals bring years of experience and provide long-term staff stability.

All our healthcare professionals must:

  • Have their foreign license reviewed to ensure it is authentic and unencumbered
  • Have their foreign education evaluated for comparability to an identical U.S. education
  • Clear a special visa screen process
  • Pass an English proficiency exam
  • Apply for and pass U.S. board exams

From where do you recruit your healthcare professionals?

Our recruitment network spans more than 70 countries worldwide, ensuring a diverse and highly skilled talent pool.

Our Professionals

Are the skills of a globally educated healthcare professional comparable to that of a U.S. healthcare professional?

Yes. Through the visa screening process, the education of our healthcare professionals is evaluated for comparability to that of an identical U.S. education.

How do you prepare healthcare professionals for their U.S. assignments?

Our registered nurses, medical laboratory scientists, and therapists attend our pre-arrival virtual program from up to eight months before they arrive in the United States. Once they arrive at our facility, they begin our five-week comprehensive Clinical and Cultural Transitions Programs.

Do the globally educated healthcare professionals speak fluent English?

Yes, all of our healthcare professionals must pass English proficiency exams at a high level as required by immigration law. Exams include Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and or International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Partnership & Process

Do I have control over the selection process?

Absolutely! We will provide you with profiles and resumes of potential candidates for you to interview.

Is our facility responsible for sponsoring the visa?

When you partner with Avant, as your full service provider, we handle all of the licensure and immigration needed for our healthcare professionals. Your facility is responsible for worksite requirements.

Are you Joint Commission certified?

Yes. Avant Healthcare Professionals has received the Health Care Staffing Services Certification by The Joint Commission.

What is my next step in partnering with Avant?

Call (888) 681-2999 or email us [email protected] for more information.

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