With the Right Support, You Can Turn Your Nursing Experience into a Career in the USA
As a Registered Nurse, you’ve built valuable experience and dedicated yourself to your profession. Taking that next step of becoming a US- RN is a major move, but it’s not something you should have to navigate on your own.
From licensure and immigration to adapting to a new clinical environment, the process can be complex, time‑consuming, and at times, overwhelming. Having the right guidance can make the difference between feeling uncertain at every step and moving forward with clarity and confidence.
Whether your goals include career growth, financial stability, or bringing your family with you, the journey is more achievable when you’re not figuring it out alone.
What You Could Achieve as a US-RN
Permanent Residency
Work and live in the US as a permanent resident, with the option to become a US citizen after 5 years
Bring your Family
Bring your legally married spouse and children under 21 with you to start a new life together
Greater Financial Freedom
Earn a competitive salary and enjoy opportunities to save, invest, and support your loved ones
Career Growth
Access a wide range of specialties and advance in one of the world’s most dynamic healthcare systems
Who is Avant Healthcare Professionals?
Avant Healthcare Professionals supports globally educated healthcare professionals in building successful, long‑term careers in the United States. For more than 20 years, Avant has guided clinicians through every step of the journey—from recruitment and immigration and transition into U.S. practice.
Avant brings deep clinical insight to preparing international clinicians for the U.S. healthcare environment. Through comprehensive training, personalized support, and ethical recruitment practices, Avant equips clinicians to enter the workforce with confidence and readiness. Avant is certified by The Joint Commission, is a founding member of the American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment (AAIHR), is a member of The Alliance for Ethical International Recruitment Practices (TruMerit) and is part of Jackson Healthcare®.
Avant Healthcare Professionals is recognized as an Alliance Certified Ethical Recruiter
Supporting Filipino Nurses Achieve
Their American Dream
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our mission to change lives! EDI Staffbuilders International, Inc. has inaugurated a dedicated office for Avant Healthcare Professionals in Manila. It provides a central hub for Filipino nurses to receive personalized support in their journey to a rewarding U.S. career.
Our Manila-based team from EDI works hand-in-hand with Avant to assist nurses in the early stages of the application process. The new office allows us to offer in-person support, providing essential services such as:
- 1:1 coaching to help guide your U.S. nursing career with Avant
- Resume preparation to ensure your resume aligns with U.S. standards
- Avant application submission assistance, ensuring your application is complete
- General support throughout the early stages of the Avant hiring process
The official blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated this strengthened collaboration and reaffirmed our commitment to ethical and professional recruitment practices. We are dedicated to empowering Filipino healthcare professionals by adhering to all Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) regulations, ensuring a safe and compliant transition to the U.S. workforce.
Meet our team in person at our Manila office and let us help you take that first important step toward achieving your American Dream!
Our office is at Unit 701, 139 Corporate Center, Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati City. Feel free to walk in from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 3 PM, to speak face-to-face with our dedicated recruiters.
Meet the Philippine Team of Recruiters
Richard Fran
Shiena Balili
Jam Siriban
Maita Gabriel
Patricia Kahn
Ayesha Mendoza
Anj Cabarles
Iris Hebrero
Why Become an Avant Nurse?
At Avant, we guide experienced international RNs like you through a step-by-step process to transition into a nursing career in the United States. With high demand for nurses nationwide, this is more than a job — it’s your chance to build a secure, rewarding future for you and your family.
We understand the challenges nurses face when moving to the U.S. Most nurses come to us with three big concerns: passing the NCLEX, securing visa sponsorship, and successfully relocating to the U.S.
Our program is designed to meet these needs head-on:
NCLEX-RN Review Program
We offer a comprehensive NCLEX-RN review that covers all the important topics needed to pass the NCLEX-RN exam. Our expert instructors provide guidance and support through each module, as well as conduct practice exams to help our nurses feel ready to test. We also cover the cost of the NCLEX-RN exam fees. With a 75% first-time pass rate, we’re committed to helping nurses on our program pass the exam and start a rewarding nursing
career in the United States. *
Employer-Sponsored Visa
Our experts, who have handled thousands of immigration cases, are here to assist you through the entire visa filing process. We file a few different visa types for our healthcare providers, depending on their situation. We work with you to get you here as quickly as possible, and depending on your visa sponsorship type, you might be able to bring your family
with you now or down the road.*
Transitions Program in the USA
Our five-week Clinical and Cultural Transitions Program is a comprehensive orientation designed to prepare our healthcare professionals for their nursing roles and life in the US. This immersive program begins upon arrival in Orlando, Florida, where they will receive hands-on training and cultural orientation before heading to their assigned location. This ensures they are fully equipped for success as they transition into their new role as a nurse in the US.*
Other Program Benefits
Additional benefits include Licensure Assistance, paid airfare to the U.S. and their place of assignment, support with purchasing a car and finding a home, and a personal Trip Support Specialist to accompany our healthcare professionals as they get settled in their new communities.
*There are no costs for our services if you complete your contract with us.
Avant nurses arrive in Orlando, Florida to undergo a 5-week Clinical and Cultural Transition Program before moving to their assigned US facility.
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 & Licensure
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.
NO PLACEMENT FEES
Avant Healthcare Professionals covers most of the process-related expenses for Registered Nurses. There are no costs for our services when you complete your 5,200-hour contract with us.
Refer a Nurse. Get rewarded up to $1500
When you refer a qualified nurse to Avant Healthcare Professionals, and they successfully join our program, you’ll receive a generous referral bonus as a token of our appreciation.
Referral Bonuses:
- $1500 for referring an NCLEX-passer nurse upon application
- $1000 for referring a nurse with a CGFNS certificate upon application
- $500 for referring a non-NCLEX passer
Who Avant Can Help
Currently working at least 36 hours per week in a bedside RN role.
Currently working in a hospital with 50+ beds and within an acute care, inpatient unit/specialty.
Minimum of 3-months of qualifying experience required.
NCLEX and IELTS are not needed to apply!
Real Stories. Real Lives Changed.
“I chose Avant because I knew they would guide me every step of the way. I didn’t want to be constantly stressed or wondering what the next step in my application would be. With Avant, everything is organized and clearly communicated, which gave me peace of mind and allowed me to focus on preparing for my journey with confidence.”
“Avant all the way. Nothing less. My friends and colleagues are living testimonies of the great works of Avant not just as an agency but as a true family. Avant had been a really great help since day one. I did have a lot of challenges during the process, but with Avant’s guidance, everything went smooth as it should be. The feeling of confidence I got because of Avant’s different programs had become my pillars which upheld me from day one up to now.”
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Start Your U.S. Healthcare Career
In collaboration
Avant Healthcare Professionals is the premier recruiting and staffing specialist for internationally educated healthcare professionals. Our comprehensive program guides qualified registered nurses through each stage of the licensure and immigration process and makes it simple!
Since 2003, we have pioneered new ways to effectively support and transition internationally educated registered nurses into our clients’ healthcare facilities across the United States.
EDI Staffbuilders Ltd. is Avant Healthcare Professionals’ partner in recruitment from the Philippines to the US. With EDI-SBII´s presidential status you can be sure that all your matters are handled with high ethical responsibility and you will absolutely not be charged any placement fee or any other illegal or unethical extra payments or costs.
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