Nursing in America US Immigration Updates - March 2025
Mar 18, 2025
Chris Musillo and Mike Hammond dive into the latest updates on U.S. immigration, focusing on the April Visa Bulletin and its implications for aspiring immigrants. They explore the evolving EB3 visa landscape, revealing cautious optimism about visa issuance. Listeners gain insights on navigating immigration challenges unique to healthcare professionals, emphasizing the importance of controlling factors like exam success and securing job offers. Historical trends in visa retrogression are also discussed, highlighting a promising demand for healthcare expertise in the U.S.
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Visa Bulletin Update
- The April Visa Bulletin shows a one-month advancement to January 2023 in the EB-3 category.
- While forward movement is positive, experts hoped for more significant progress.
EB-3 Category Trends
- The Filipino EB-3 category, often dominated by RNs, remains aligned with the worldwide EB-3 category.
- Consistent, albeit small, forward movement is observed across all visa categories.
Predicting Visa Dates
- Predicting visa bulletin dates beyond a few months is difficult, even for experienced professionals.
- A two to two-and-a-half-year retrogression is historically typical for other and Philippine EB3 categories.