WHO
Who we are
A Jordan-based healthcare talent partner focused on identifying and preparing qualified candidates for U.S. recruitment partners.
International healthcare recruitment
Prepared in Jordan.
Prepared in Jordan.
Ready for the U.S.
Petra Healthcare Talent Partners connects qualified healthcare professionals from Jordan with U.S. recruitment organizations and healthcare employers. Petra focuses on candidate sourcing, screening, preparation, and readiness, with the ability to expand into selected Middle Eastern markets.
Who · What · How
What Petra does
A clear explanation of the company, its services, and the operating model.
WHAT
What we provide
Candidate sourcing, early screening, document organization, licensing and exam guidance, interview preparation, and candidate readiness support.
HOW
How the model works
Petra handles the front end in Jordan. The U.S. recruitment partner or employer handles final hiring, sponsorship, immigration, placement, and employer onboarding.
Candidate workflow
From application to U.S. arrival
The exact licensing and immigration steps depend on the candidate, state, employer, and visa availability.
1
Apply
Basic information, résumé, education, license, and work history.
2
Screen
Review education, recent clinical experience, English readiness, and documents.
3
Credential
Follow the selected state’s education and credential evaluation rules.
4
English
Complete an accepted test when required for the candidate’s pathway.
5
NCLEX
Apply to the nursing board, register, receive authorization, and pass NCLEX-RN.
6
VisaScreen
Complete the federal healthcare worker credential certificate when required.
7
U.S. Partner
Employer match, sponsorship, immigration, embassy, travel, and onboarding.
Candidate licensing & exam portals
Official applications in the correct order
Candidates should use official websites and should not pay for every service before their specific state and pathway are confirmed.
Step 1 · State licensing
NCSBN Nurse Licensure Guidance
Start by checking the requirements for internationally educated nurses in the U.S. state where the candidate plans to be licensed.
- Select the state.
- Review education and English rules.
- Confirm required credential service.
Step 2 · Credentials
TruMerit / CGFNS Applicant Portal
Used for credential services and document verification when required by the state or for VisaScreen.
- Create applicant account.
- Select only the needed service.
- Arrange official school and license records.
Step 3 · English option
IELTS in Jordan
Official IELTS test-center information for candidates who choose an accepted IELTS option.
- Confirm the test is accepted for your pathway.
- Choose a Jordan test date.
- Use the required score standard.
Step 3 · English option
TOEFL iBT
Official ETS registration and account information for candidates using TOEFL where it is accepted.
- Create an ETS account.
- Match your registration name to your ID.
- Schedule the approved test format.
Step 4 · RN exam
NCLEX-RN Registration
Official NCLEX registration. The candidate must also complete the nursing regulatory body’s eligibility process.
- Apply to the nursing regulator.
- Register with Pearson.
- Wait for Authorization to Test.
Step 5 · Federal certificate
VisaScreen
Healthcare worker credentials assessment used to satisfy federal screening requirements for covered professions.
- Review current eligibility.
- Submit required education, license, exam, and English evidence.
- Track certificate status.
Current English rules
Before booking IELTS, TOEFL, or another test, candidates should check the current federal healthcare-worker English standards and the selected state’s rules.
Check HRSA requirements →
U.S. Market & Candidate Data
Current U.S. market information
Public information about international nurse employment is reported across several systems. Petra highlights verified visa availability and nurse pipeline data from official U.S. sources.
September 2026 · EB-3
01 SEP 2024
Final Action Date for Jordan under “All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed.” Visa availability depends on the applicant’s priority date and the monthly Visa Bulletin.
Official Visa Bulletin →
September 2026 · EB-3 filing
Filing: Current
The September 2026 Dates for Filing chart lists EB-3 as current for Jordan’s chargeability group. Final visa issuance still follows the Final Action Date.
Check Latest Bulletin →
Jordan-educated first-time RN candidates · 2025
259
NCSBN recorded 259 first-time Jordan-educated NCLEX-RN candidates seeking U.S. licensure in 2025. 163 passed.
NCSBN 2025 Statistics →
Jordan first-time RN pass rate · 2025
62.9%
163 of 259 first-time Jordan-educated NCLEX-RN candidates passed in 2025, according to NCSBN.
View Official Report →
Understanding the data
NCLEX statistics show the examination pipeline, while the Visa Bulletin shows immigration visa availability. Together, they provide useful context for candidates and recruitment partners.
Interactive candidate timeline
Exam Ready vs. Not Ready
Select the candidate type below. These are planning roadmaps, not guaranteed immigration timelines.
Exam Ready Path
For a candidate who has already completed the major exam requirements and has a strong document file.
Petra screening
Confirm education, license, experience, résumé, references, English/exam status, and document readiness.
Short front-end stage
U.S. partner review
Recruiter and employer interviews, specialty matching, and final selection.
Partner dependent
Sponsorship
The U.S. sponsor and legal counsel prepare the employment-based immigration case and required filings.
Case dependent
Visa availability
The priority date must become eligible under the Department of State Visa Bulletin before final immigrant visa issuance.
No fixed duration
NVC & Embassy
Document processing, interview scheduling, medical exam, and immigrant visa interview after the case is eligible.
Government dependent
Arrival
Travel, housing, hospital orientation, onboarding, and transition support.
After visa issuance
Timing varies by candidate
Candidates who already have key exams, credentials, and documents completed can move to employer review sooner. Immigration timing still depends on the sponsoring organization, government processing, and visa availability.
Not Ready Path
For a qualified nurse who still needs credential work, English testing, NCLEX preparation, or other preliminary steps.
Eligibility check
Review degree, clinical education, Jordan nursing license, experience, passport, and target U.S. state.
First step
Credential file
Collect official university and licensing documents and complete the state-required credential process.
Varies by documents
English
Prepare for and complete the accepted English test when required by the state or federal pathway.
Candidate dependent
NCLEX prep
Prepare for NCLEX-RN, complete registration and authorization, schedule the test, and pass.
Varies by candidate
VisaScreen
Complete the certificate requirements using the candidate’s education, licensure, English, and nursing exam records.
Document dependent
Then Exam Ready
After these steps, move into employer matching, sponsorship, Visa Bulletin waiting, NVC/embassy, and relocation.
See Exam Ready path
Preparation comes first
Candidates who still need credential evaluation, English testing, NCLEX preparation, or other required steps will spend additional time preparing before employer presentation.
Why Petra
Petra at a Glance
A focused recruitment model built around candidate preparation, clear communication, and strong U.S. partnership support.
Built for U.S. Recruitment Partners
Petra focuses on the work that happens before a candidate reaches the final U.S. placement stage. We help identify candidates, organize documents, assess readiness, guide candidates to official licensing resources, and prepare them for recruiter and employer interviews.
This allows U.S. recruitment partners and healthcare employers to focus on final selection, employment, sponsorship, immigration, placement, and onboarding.
Begin Your Journey
Apply to Petra Healthcare
Qualified nurses and healthcare professionals can complete the application below and upload a résumé. Our team will review your information and contact selected candidates.
Prefer email? Reach us directly at info@petrahealthcaretalentpartners.com.
Sources used on this page
Official and primary resources
U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin
Monthly employment-based visa availability and cut-off dates.
Open source →NCSBN 2025 NCLEX Examination Statistics
Internationally educated RN candidate volume and pass-rate data, including Jordan.
Open source →NCSBN Nurse Licensure Guidance
State-by-state licensure information for internationally educated nurses.
Open source →TruMerit / CGFNS VisaScreen
Federal healthcare-worker credential screening and certificate information.
Open source →NCLEX Official Website
Exam registration and candidate information.
Open source →HRSA Foreign Healthcare Worker Requirements
Current federal English-language test standards for covered healthcare workers.
Open source →ETS TOEFL
Official TOEFL iBT account and registration instructions.
Open source →