USCIS Honors Public Servants During Public Service Recognition Week

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) celebrated Public Service Recognition Week from May 7 to May 13, 2023. This weeklong celebration acknowledges the hard work and dedication of public servants across the country, including those who work tirelessly at USCIS to process immigration applications and petitions. USCIS is an agency under the Department…

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USCIS Announces Provision of Immigration Case Documents to Eligible Individuals

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it will provide documents to eligible individuals after the decisions of immigration judges and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) on their immigration cases. This is an important development that will benefit many immigrants who have had their cases heard before an immigration judge…

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Bypassing Labor Certification for Nurses and Physical Therapists Seeking Permanent Residency in the US

The labor certification application process requires employers to prove that there are no qualified US workers available to fill the job position, and as such, it can be a lengthy and complicated process. However, there are exemptions available for certain professions, including professional nurses and physical therapists. To qualify for the exemption, the nurse or…

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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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