Michigan Healthcare Systems Turn to International Nurse Recruitment

Healthcare systems in Michigan are looking beyond borders to recruit nurses to meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals. The nursing shortage has been a long-standing issue in the US, and the COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the problem. To address the shortage, Michigan-based healthcare systems like Beaumont Health and Ascension Michigan are partnering with…

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New Visa Limits on Foreign Nurses in the US, Raise Concerns Over Worsening Staffing Woes in Healthcare Industry

The U.S. healthcare industry is facing yet another staffing crisis as a result of new restrictions on green card applications for foreign nurses. Healthcare groups have expressed concern that this move will only worsen the staffing woes at hospitals and nursing homes. According to a recent report by The Hill, the U.S. State Department announced…

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From Visa Backlogs to Retrogression: How VisaMadeEZ Can Help

As an immigration services provider, VisaMadeEZ understands that the process of obtaining an immigrant visa can be complex and unpredictable. One issue that visa applicants may encounter is retrogression in immigration, which occurs when the demand for immigrant visas exceeds the available supply. In this article, we’ll discuss the causes of retrogression and its implications…

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USCIS Releases New Strategic Plan to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in Its Workforce

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released a new strategic plan aimed at strengthening a diverse workforce. This new plan outlines the agency’s commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce and improving its ability to serve immigrants and their families. The USCIS is responsible for processing and adjudicating immigration benefits,…

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US Visa Retrogression Halts Entry of Thousands of Qualified International Nurses, Jeopardizing American Healthcare

The American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment has issued a response to the State Department’s May Visa Bulletin, which has caused a catastrophic freeze for green cards for international nurses. This freeze has come at a time when hospitals are struggling to find enough staff to deal with the pandemic’s impact. According to the new…

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Overcoming Visa Retrogression: A Guide for Foreign-Educated Nurses Pursuing a Career in the US Healthcare Industry

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the world, including the global healthcare industry. In the United States, the healthcare industry is facing a new challenge that affects the processing of foreign-educated nurses’ visa applications. The term used to describe this situation is retrogression, which refers to the unavailability of immigrant visas due to the high…

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