Boosting Nurse Staffing: 20,000 Visas for Healthcare Shortage Areas.
This law aims to address critical nursing shortages across the US by significantly increasing the number of nonimmigrant visas available for foreign nurses. The annual visa cap will be raised to 20,000, specifically targeting employment in designated healthcare shortage areas. Furthermore, facilities hiring these nurses must establish a clear policy on provider-to-patient staffing ratios, intended to improve patient safety and quality of care.
Key points
The annual limit for nonimmigrant visas for skilled nurses is increased to 20,000 to fill staffing gaps in US healthcare facilities.
These visas are restricted to nurses working in areas officially designated as having a healthcare personnel shortage.
Hiring facilities must implement a mandatory policy defining the minimum required provider-to-patient staffing ratio.
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