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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May 2023 Visa Bulletin: Retrogression Update, Analysis & Predictions

The Visa Bulletin is a monthly publication released by the U.S. Department of State that provides information on the availability of immigrant visa numbers. The Visa Bulletin is important because it determines when foreign nationals can apply for a green card based on their employment or family-sponsored preference category and priority date. Effect on EB-3…

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Green Card Update: Why the Likelihood of Retrogression Is Low for EB Visas

The duress and stress under which our healthcare system is operating is truly unprecedented.  In normal times, we face consistent nursing shortages across the United States.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2019-2029, the RN workforce is expected to grow from 3 million in 2019 to 3.3 million in 2029, an increase…

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