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A.  FINAL ACTION DATES FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES On the chart below, the listing of a date for any class indicates that the class is oversubscribed (see paragraph 1); “C” means current, i.e., numbers are authorized for issuance to all qualified applicants; and “U” means unauthorized, i.e., numbers are not authorized for issuance. (NOTE: Numbers are authorized for…

As the year 2024 approaches, the healthcare industry is faced with an uncertain landscape that could potentially test the resilience of hospitals nationwide. According to a recent report from Fitch Ratings, this pivotal year will be a make-or-break moment for many healthcare facilities. As hospitals grapple with potential shutdowns due to nursing shortages, it is…

Visa Bulletin Table A: Final Action Dates — Applications with these dates may be approved for their Green Card (Permanent Residency card) or Immigrant Visa appointment. Employment-based All Chargeability Areas ExceptThose Listed CHINA-mainland born INDIA MEXICO PHILIPPINES 1st C 15FEB22 01JAN17 C C 2nd 15JUL22 22OCT19 01JAN12 15JUL22 15JUL22 3rd 01DEC21 22JAN20 01MAY12 01DEC21 01DEC21 Table B: Dates…

VisaMadeEZ, a leading immigration law firm specializing in assisting healthcare organizations hire international nurses, aims to shed light on the proposed changes to the H-1B rules put forth by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). These potential modifications may significantly impact healthcare institutions’ ability to recruit talented nurses from across the globe. As…

As the demand for quality healthcare services continues to surge, healthcare organizations face a growing need for skilled, compassionate nurses. While this demand has predominantly been met by travel nurses in the past, recent developments suggest that the nursing landscape is on the precipice of change. Wage increases for registered nurses are expected to outpace…

Healthcare organizations across the United States have been relying heavily on travel nurses to bolster their teams and provide critical care to patients. However, recent developments in New York state suggest that the need for travel nurses may soon become a thing of the past. According to a recent report by Becker’s Hospital Review, New…

Visa Bulletin Table A: Final Action Dates — Applications with these dates may be approved for their Green Card (Permanent Residency card) or Immigrant Visa appointment. Employment-based All Chargeability Areas ExceptThose Listed CHINA-mainland born INDIA MEXICO PHILIPPINES 1st C 15FEB22 01JAN17 C C 2nd 15JUL22 01OCT19 01JAN12 15JUL22 15JUL22 3rd 01DEC21 01JAN20 01MAY12 01DEC21 01DEC21 Table B: Dates…

Recently, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that effective May 17, 2021, it is eliminating the fee for Form I-131, Travel Document, and Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. The biometric services fee was previously required for these forms, regardless of the age of the applicant. This announcement comes as…