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Schedule A Occupations

Schedule A is comprised of certain occupations, as set forth at 20 CFR 656.15, for which DOL has determined there are not sufficient U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified and available. In addition, Schedule A established that the employement of aliens in such occupations will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of U.S. workers similarly employed.

• The occupations listed under Schedule A include:
• Group 1 Physical Therapist- who possess all the qualifications necessary to take the physical therapist licensing examination in the state in which they propose to participate physical therapy; and
• Professional Nurses-the alien (i) has a Commission on Graduates in Foriegn Nursing Schools (CGFNS) Certificate, (ii) the alien has passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), or (iii) the alien holds a full and unrestricted (permanent) license to partice nursing in the state of intended employment.

In addition, there are many different specialties within each type of nursing, such as labor and delivery nursing, neonatal nursing, cardiac nursing, and more. Learn more about nursing here.