Foreign Recruitment

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Recruitment: The recruitment service includes: credentialing of the candidate, initial reference checks, obtaining various clearances and documents for entry into the United States, arranging telephone interviews and job convention interviews, regular follow up of the candidates, assistance with embassy pick up of visas and travel assistance.

	Recruitment Process
	Immigration Process
	Areas We Recruit From
	Recruitment Meetings and Conventions
	Candidate Qualifications
	Background Checks
	Screening Examinations

Immigration Processing: This service includes the preparation of documents, gathering of supporting documents, visa petition submission and follow up with the US Citizenship & Immigration Service (USCIS) and Department of Labor (DOL).

Credentialing & Services: This service includes: NCLEX review classes, English tutorial, Assistance with candidate’s application with various credentialing agencies, Travel assistance for NCLEX test trip;

Travel and Settlement Services: This service includes: Travel assistance to the jobsite; Pre-departure orientation; housing assistance; assistance with banking, driving privileges & family services.

SUPPORT SERVICES

Review Classes

	Assistance is given to the nurses for the NCLEX review classes,
	English tutorial – given regularly at our recruitment centers

Credentialing Service

	Credentialing application. We have a designated unit that works on a nurse’s application for the licensure examinations, the English tests, Visa Screen Certificate, and Credential Evaluation Services.
	Test Scheduling is included in this service.

Travel Service

	Travel assistance for NCLEX test trip. We obtain the nurse’s entry permits to another country for the test
	Travel assistance to the jobsite. Airline booking of nurse and dependents. Completion of travel documents. Pre-departure orientation

Settlement Services

	Housing assistance. Coordinate housing accommodation for the nurse
	Assistance with banking, driving privileges & family services.

Counseling Service

	Provide advice to nurses to assist them with their employment adjustments
	Counsel nurses on community matters.
	Customer service assistance - contact for the nurse on employment issues.

Recruitment Process. Download Timetable

	Initial contact with WHR.
	Contracting period.
	Resumes submitted & candidates interviewed.
	Candidate selection.
	Visa preparation. Employer reviews & signs the petition as the principal sponsor of the candidate being hired.
	Visa submission, visa approval & transfer of file to the foreign embassy for final interview of the candidate being hired.
	Visa issuance
	Arrangement for housing
	Travel

The Immigration Process

There are two types of visas available to foreign workers, the non-immigrant (H1B) visa and the immigrant (Employment Based) visa

Cost of Services

	Low recruitment fee per candidate includes immigration processing.
	Other cost considerations include the following:

- Candidate Credentialing and Licensing costs
- Candidate Travel costs
- Housing assistance

Special recruitment packages for the recruitment of 5+ candidates are available. For special recruitment packages please call (201) 662-8907. Download and complete a Recruitment Registration Form

Areas we recruit from

Asia: Philippines & India. The Philippines, a popular recruitment destination, is the source of 80% of our nurse pool. Although the Philippines has a considerable number of nurses, recruitment is regulated by a government agency called the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). There is a stiff penalty for recruiting without POEA accreditation

Africa. 15% of our nurses come West Africa.

Others. Caribbean countries

Recruitment Conventions

We maintain a pool of at least 100 nurses at all times. Every year, we conduct four recruitment conventions in the Philippines to recruit health care professionals. Clients of WHR are invited to join these conventions thereby facilitating the selection of candidates. During the conventions, we travel to various cities where job applicants are scheduled to convene. At the conventions, employers are given the time to present their companies and needs. During the convention, the employer has the opportunity to interview candidates. The convention usually lasts two days in each location. On the last day participating companies make their final selection and may make initial employment offers to the selected candidates.

Candidates Qualifications

1. Education:

a.      Nurses:
              i.      Bachelor’s in Nursing (85%);
             ii.      Diploma in Nursing (12%)
            iii.      Masters in Nursing (3%)

b.      Physical Therapists:
                i.      Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy
               ii.      Masters in Physical Therapy

c.      Occupational Therapists
                 i.      Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy
                ii.      Masters in Occupational Therapy

d. X-Ray technologists
i. Bachelor’s Degree

e. Medical Laboratory Technologists
i. Bachelor’s Degree

2. Experience. Six months minimum experience.

3. English Proficiency. English examinations taken: TOEFL IBT, IELTS

4.       Licensure Eligibility
        a.       NCLEX eligibility for Nurses
        b.       NPTE for physical therapists
        c.        NBCOT for Occupational Therapists
        d.       X-Ray Technologists (ARRT)
        e.        AMT - Medical laboratory Technologists

5. Visa qualification: Visa Screen Certificates

Background Checks

Each nurse presented to an employer would undergo various background checks and clearances. See list below.

1.       Reference Check
2.       Medical Clearance
3.       Police Clearance
4.       Drug Clearance
5.       TB Test
6.       HIV Test

Screening Examinations

    1.    Skills evaluation
    2.    Criminal background check
    3.    License preparation
    4.    Physical examination