
LTC Jobs with Visa Sponsorship: US, UK, and Australian Employers
🌐 Global Long-Term Care: Chains and Sponsors Hiring International Nurses
Welcome back! For international nurses, the Long-Term Care (LTC) and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) sectors offer one of the fastest and most secure pathways to settling abroad. These roles are high-demand and often come with highly sought-after visa sponsorship.
If you’re looking for a direct route to permanent residency, here are the major chains and recruitment channels actively hiring and sponsoring IENs across the USA, UK, and Australia in 2025.
🇺🇸 United States: The EB-3 Green Card Pathway 🇺🇸
In the U.S., the most reliable path for LTC and SNF roles is through specialized recruitment agencies that partner with major chains to manage the complex EB-3 Immigrant Visa (Green Card) process.
| Company / Agency | Focus Area | Visa Sponsorship Type | Direct Recruitment Link |
| Connetics USA / O’Grady Peyton | Direct Hire Agency (AMN Healthcare) | EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for placement in hospitals and SNFs. | https://conneticsusa.com/ |
| InterStaff, Inc. | EB-3 Visa Program Specialists | Specialized in EB-3 sponsorship for post-acute and skilled nursing placements. | https://www.interstaffinc.com/eb3-visa-program/ |
| Adventist HealthCare | Hospitals & Rehabilitation Centers (SNF/Rehab) | EB-3 Green Card for nurses willing to work in their specific facilities. | https://www.adventisthealthcare.com/careers/international-nurses-program/ |
| Fresenius Medical Care | Specialized Dialysis Care (Often in LTC/SNF settings) | Active EB-3 sponsorship for specialized nursing roles nationwide. | (Search “International Registered Nurse” on their careers site) |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Major Care Home Chains (Health and Care Worker Visa) 🇬🇧
The UK’s largest care home groups are approved sponsors and actively use the Health and Care Worker Visa to recruit Registered Nurses (RGN/RMN) for their facilities. NMC registration is required.
| Company / Chain | Primary Focus | Visa Sponsorship Status | Direct Recruitment Link |
| Barchester Healthcare | Care Homes, Nursing Homes, Hospitals | Active sponsorship for Registered Nurses (RGN/RMN). | https://jobs.barchester.com/international-recruitment/ |
| HC-One | One of the largest care home operators in the UK. | Highly active in international recruitment; offers Health and Care Visa sponsorship. | HC-One International Recruitment |
| Care UK | Residential Care and Health Care Services | Frequently recruits IENs, providing visa sponsorship for nursing roles. | (Search “International Nurse” on their careers portal) |
| Bupa UK | Care Homes and Private Health Services | Offers nursing opportunities across care homes with visa sponsorship. | (Search “International Nurse” on their main careers portal) |
🇦🇺 Australia: Aged Care Operators (482/186 Visa Sponsorship) 🇦🇺
Australia’s aged care sector is a key driver of nurse immigration, offering temporary visas (Subclass 482) that provide a clear and defined pathway to Permanent Residency (PR). AHPRA registration is required.
| Company / Chain | Focus Area | Visa Sponsorship Status | Direct Recruitment Link |
| Opal HealthCare | Aged Care Communities | Explicitly supports overseas nurses with career paths and support for relocation. | https://www.opalhealthcare.com.au/careers/overseas-nurses |
| Estia Health | Residential Aged Care | Offers sponsorship on a Temporary Visa (482) with a pathway to PR. | Estia Health Overseas Applications |
| Ramsay Health Care | Private Hospitals & Aged Care | Large operator; actively hires IENs for various sectors including aged care/rehab. | https://www.ramsaycareers.com.au/Find-a-Job/Overseas-Nurses |
| St Vincent’s Health Australia | Health and Aged Care | Offers Visa sponsorship to eligible IENs with experience in high-demand areas, including Aged Care. | St Vincent’s International Careers |
Sage’s Final Insight
When applying for long-term care roles, remember the visa type is often more important than the specific facility name.
- In the U.S., target agencies that promise the EB-3 Green Card—this guarantees permanent residency.
- In the UK and Australia, focus on chains with robust international recruitment programs, as their visa sponsorship history ensures you have a reliable path to settlement.
Good luck with your applications!
Sage
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