Becker's Healthcare December 7, 2023
In 2023, there were twice as many healthcare employees applying for work visas compared to 2022, but a decline is likely after a six-year climbing trend, according to a report released Dec. 6.
The number of applications for VisaScreen — which screens prospective healthcare workers seeking a U.S. occupational visa — has increased 212% since 2018. But immigration limits are expected to hinder this trend, according to The Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools’ “2023 Nurse Migration Report.”
“This increase is likely driven by the rollover of visas from other categories that were not used and depressed recruitment in other sectors during the pandemic,” the report said. “Without legislative action, the application levels for VS [VisaScreen Service]...
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