CNA Pathway - Have Prior CNA-Related Experience

Stage 1

  • Academic Verification
  • Language Verification (If Applicable)

Stage 2

  • Candidates Receive CNA Training

  • CNA Courses are Established in a Tiered Format

  • Tier 1 - Basic Skills Training

  • Tier 2 - Nurse Aide Situational Language

  • Tier 3 - Standard CNA Program

Stage 3

  • School Application (Healthcare-Related Bachelor’s Degree)

  • After Obtaining Offer Letters from Schools, Curatio Careers Provides Candidate with Academic Plan

  • Once Academic Plan is Confirmed, Begin F-1 Visa Application Process

  • Once F-1 Visa is Obtained, Curatio Careers will Provide Arrival Services in Preparation for Candidate's Arrival in the United States

Stage 4

  • Upon Arrival, Candidates will Begin Their Studies

Stage 5

  • Candidates Complete Clinical Training (Tier 4)
  • Candidates Pass the CNA Exam (Tier 5)

  • Candidates Qualified Once They Obtain CNA License

Stage 6

  • Once Candidates are Qualified, Curatio Cares will Submit the EB-3 Application

Stage 7

  • Candidates will Begin Their OPT Upon Completion of Bachelor’s Program

  • Candidate’s will Continue Studies (Master’s) in Order to Maintain Legal Status

Stage 8

  • After Completion of Bachelor’s Degree, H-1B Application will be Submitted

  • Selected Candidates will Begin Full-Time Employment

  • Non-Selected Candidates will Continue Studies

Stage 9

  • Once EB-3 Priority Date Becomes Current, Candidate Can Submit Their I-485
  • Candidates Previously Not Selected in the H-1B Lottery will Begin Full-Time Employment