Posts Tagged ‘Immigration’

As healthcare organizations across the United States continue to face a shortage of nurses, many are turning their attention towards hiring international nurses to fill the gaps. However, the process of obtaining a work visa and navigating the complex immigration system can be daunting, which is why many healthcare organizations are turning to immigration law…

The Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that would expand immigration benefits for healthcare workers. The bill, which was passed by a vote of 52-48, would create a new visa category for healthcare workers who are willing to work in underserved areas. The bill would also provide a pathway to citizenship for certain undocumented healthcare…

The Biden administration’s recent decision to freeze the issuance of green cards for certain categories of immigrants could have a significant impact on healthcare organizations. The freeze, which was announced in April, applies to green cards for family-sponsored immigrants and employment-based immigrants who are not in high-demand occupations. This means that many international nurses who…

Registered nurses (RNs) play a vital role in the healthcare system, providing care to patients of all ages and in all settings. As a result, they are in high demand and earn competitive salaries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for RNs in 2022 was $75,330. However, salaries can…

As healthcare employers in the United States face a massive staffing mandate battle, VisaMadeEZ, an immigration service for employers seeking healthcare workers outside the United States, is ready to assist in finding skilled nursing professionals to fill critical positions. The American Health Care Association (AHCA) has issued a warning about the pressing issue of staffing…

The United States Department of State recently announced that the non-immigrant visa application fees for certain visa categories will be increased from June 4th, 2023. This news comes as a shock to many immigrants seeking to travel to the United States. The non-immigrant visa application fee increase will affect various visa categories such as business,…

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…