We are Global Nurse Force
Your trusted international nurse recruitment agency connecting nurses with leading healthcare facilities worldwide.
You care for the world, we care for you.
Empowering Nurses.
Transforming Lives.
Since 2000, Global Nurse Force has been dedicated to empowering nurses through ethical international recruitment. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices in the UK, UAE, and India, we specialize in the direct-hire and zero-cost placement of skilled healthcare professionals.
Trusted by over 250+ partner hospitals, government bodies, and the NHS, we are defined by our commitment to the WHO Code of Practice and world-class support.
Our focus spans the USA, UK, Ireland, Germany, the Middle East, Australia, and beyond — ensuring a global family of healers.
Our Clients And Partnerships
20+ Years of Excellence
20,000+ Successful Placements
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812 User Reviews
10,000+
Nurses Trained Globally
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529 User Reviews
Recent Awards & Certifications
Our Story
The Founder's Journey
"Sometimes a single experience can change the course of a life."
For our founder, Lalit Pattanaik, a moment of crisis revealed the extraordinary difference a single nurse can make. He created Global Nurse Force with a simple promise: to honor and care for those who care for us.
What began as a small, purpose-driven initiative has since grown into a global family, proving that when you empower a nurse, you don't just change a career — you help heal the world.
Lalit Pattanaik
CEO & Founder
Our Vision & Mission
Vision
We believe nurses can be catalysts for change — creating healthier communities and a healthier world. They are caregivers, educators, innovators and leaders. By helping nurses access better education, training and working conditions, we know that we can improve health for everyone, everywhere.
Mission
At Global Nurse Force, we are committed to the ethical recruitment, training and placement of international nurses. Our goal is to place nurses on the path to career success while providing our healthcare clients the best nurses from around the world.
Nurses are at the Heart of Everything we do
To the world, you are a healthcare professional; to us, you are family.
Whether you are preparing for the NCLEX, UK CBT, IELTS/OET, or navigating complex visa procedures, our mission is to empower you. From creating new career opportunities to giving back through our CSR programs, we are dedicated to uplifting the nursing community.
Our Core Values
The principles that drive our progress.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Lalit Pattanaik
CEO & Founder
Paramananda Santra
Chief Business Officer
Joseph Cherian
Country Head - India
Rebekah McCoy
VP - US Operations
Sarah Munday
VP - UK Operations
Anu Joseph
VP - Recruitment (UK/IE)
Kathiravan Pillai
Vice President - Global Med Force
How We Work
Our step-by-step process from sourcing to onboarding.
Sourcing & Screening
We identify top nursing talent through our global network, ensuring candidates meet strict clinical and linguistic standards (IELTS/OET).
Training & Compliance
We provide comprehensive support for licensing exams (NCLEX, NMC, HAAD) and ensure full credential verification.
Matching & Interviewing
We connect nurses with hospitals that align with their skills and career goals.
Relocation & Onboarding
From visa processing to airport pickup and accommodation, we handle the logistics so nurses can focus on patient care.
Our Commitment to Ethical Recruitment
Setting the gold standard for integrity and compliance in international nurse recruitment.
Zero-Cost to Nurses
We strictly adhere to a "no placement fee" policy for our nurses.
WHO Compliance
We follow the World Health Organization's Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel.
Global Accreditations
Approved under HTE Framework, MEA recognized, and on the NHS Ethical Recruiters List.
Global Nurse Force in the News
Independent coverage of our work, our public-interest advocacy, and the case Global Nurse Force v. Trump.
Trump Immigration Restrictions Spur New Look At H-1B
Forbes analysis (Stuart Anderson) referencing the complaint filed in Global Nurse Force v. Trump on the methodology behind compensation arguments in H-1B litigation.
March 18, 2026
$100,000 fee for H-1B visas brings in $8.5M as of mid-February
SIA coverage of court filing data in Global Nurse Force v. Trump showing only modest fee collection and a drop in non-cap H-1B visa volume.
March 16, 2026
The $100,000 fee for H-1Bs is causing all sorts of problems
The Verge's six-months-later analysis: Global Nurse Force is one of three federal court challengers to the H-1B fee hike that has rippled across tech and healthcare hiring.
March 15, 2026
H-1B Visa Update: Trump's New Plan Is Losing US Money
Newsweek on USCIS data showing a major application drop after the $100K fee; the lawsuit's plaintiffs include Global Nurse Force, the AAUP, and the Aerospace and Defense industry coalitions.
March 13, 2026
Trump Cannot Create New Taxes and Fees, Claims H-1B Lawsuit
ACM coverage of unions representing educators and nurses (including Global Nurse Force) suing the Trump administration over the $100,000 H-1B fee.
March 5, 2026
No Business Immigration Lawsuits Filed Against DHS H-1B Rule
Forbes (Stuart Anderson) on how Global Nurse Force v. Trump plaintiffs hope to succeed citing fee-harm declarations and the recent Supreme Court tariff ruling.
March 3, 2026
Only 70 US employers paid $100,000 H-1B fee: how a court ruling could derail Trump policy
Financial Express on the federal court weighing the legality of the $100K H-1B fee after only 70 employers paid it — case is Global Nurse Force v. Trump.
March 2, 2026
Only 70 employers paid Trump's $100K H-1B fee, government tells court
The American Bazaar on the Oakland courtroom proceedings in Global Nurse Force v. Trump where the government disclosed only 70 employers had paid the fee.
February 27, 2026
Few US Businesses Have Paid $100,000 Fee to Hire H-1B Workers
Bloomberg Law on court filings showing only ~70 employers paid the H-1B supplemental fee. Global Nurse Force argued in its suit that Congress only allowed for immigration fees to cover the cost of administering programs.
February 26, 2026
Immigration Task Force: 2025 Retrospective and the Road Ahead
Gibson Dunn's year-end immigration retrospective covering Global Nurse Force et al. v. Trump as one of the defining H-1B legal actions of 2025.
January 27, 2026
H-1B Fees Under Fire in California
FAIR's press release on Global Nurse Force v. Trump (No. 4:25-cv-08454, N.D. Cal.), the lawsuit in which Global Nurse Force is the lead plaintiff challenging the $100,000 H-1B supplemental fee.
January 20, 2026
Key Updates for the H-1B Cap Registration Season: Weighted Selection Regulation and Presidential Proclamation Fee Litigation
JD Supra recap of FY2027 H-1B cap season and the ongoing Global Nurse Force v. Trump litigation over the proclamation fee.
January 6, 2026
The Outlook On H-1B Visas And Immigration In 2026
Forbes' 2026 H-1B outlook references Global Nurse Force v. Trump as the first lawsuit filed against the Trump administration on the $100,000 H-1B fee.
January 6, 2026
District Court Judge Issues Opinion Upholding Trump H-1B Proclamation
Fragomen legal analysis on the district court ruling in Global Nurse Force v. Trump and related challenges to the H-1B proclamation.
December 29, 2025
20 US states move court against Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee, citing risk to public services
Mathrubhumi (Kerala's leading English daily) on the 20-state coalition lawsuit against the H-1B fee — covered alongside the earlier Global Nurse Force lawsuit.
December 24, 2025
Businesses Face Tough Task In $100,000 H-1B Fee Lawsuit
Forbes analysis of the procedural and substantive hurdles in Global Nurse Force v. Trump and the related US Chamber of Commerce lawsuit.
December 22, 2025
$100,000 H-1B visa fee draws third court challenge
Coverage of Global Nurse Force v. Trump as one of three lawsuits contesting the September 2025 proclamation raising H-1B visa petition fees to $100,000.
December 19, 2025
Broad Coalition Seeks Emergency Court Action to Halt Trump H-1B Fee
Justice Action Center (co-counsel for plaintiffs) announces emergency relief motion in Global Nurse Force et al. v. Trump et al., pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
December 19, 2025
Plaintiffs in the first lawsuit against the $100K entry fee for H-1B workers approach court to seek urgent relief
Times of India coverage of Global Nurse Force as lead plaintiff in the first lawsuit challenging the $100,000 H-1B supplemental fee, seeking urgent court relief on behalf of US healthcare staffing.
December 20, 2025
Third Court Challenge to $100,000 H-1B Fee Is Filed
Fragomen legal alert on the third H-1B fee lawsuit, citing the earlier Global Nurse Force v. Trump, Case No. 4:25-cv-08454 (N.D. Ca., filed October 3, 2025).
December 15, 2025
States sue Trump administration over $100K H-1B visa fees
Spectrum News reports on a 20-state coalition lawsuit filed shortly after Global Nurse Force's pioneering October 2025 challenge.
December 12, 2025
Unprepared Companies At Risk In H-1B Visa Immigration Lawsuit
Forbes on DOL's investigative authority cited in the Global Nurse Force v. Trump complaint and the implications for employers.
December 4, 2025
USCIS Implements the H-1B Proclamation $100,000 Fee
American Immigration Council policy brief on USCIS implementation of the proclamation, citing Global Nurse Force v. Trump as the leading challenge.
October 31, 2025
Two Federal Lawsuits Target New $100,000 Fee for H-1B Petitions
Clark Hill law firm analysis: 'a coalition of healthcare staffing firms, unions, educators, religious organizations, and individual visa holders led by Global Nurse Force filed a suit in the Northern District of California' on October 3, 2025.
October 28, 2025
How A Second Immigration Lawsuit Threatens Trump's $100,000 H-1B Fee
Forbes on the US Chamber's lawsuit and how it stacks alongside the earlier Global Nurse Force v. Trump challenge.
October 17, 2025
Second Court Challenge to New H-1B Restrictions and $100,000 Fee
Fragomen on the US Chamber lawsuit, citing the earlier Global Nurse Force v. Trump, Case No. 4:25-cv-08454 (N.D. Ca., filed October 3, 2025) as the first challenge.
October 17, 2025
Trump's new $100K visa fee could worsen state doctor shortages
Stateline on H-1B visa fee impact, citing Global Nurse Force's lawsuit alongside the American Medical Association's policy response.
October 16, 2025
Global Nurse Force v. Trump, Lawsuit Challenging New H-1B Restrictions, and $100,000 Fee
Chugh LLP legal analysis (Deepika Singh) of the October 3 California lawsuit by a coalition of organizations and individuals challenging the H-1B fee.
October 13, 2025
Lawsuit Challenges President Trump's Proclamation Requiring $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visa Petitions
Ogletree Deakins legal analysis of Global Nurse Force et al. v. Trump — the suit filed October 3, 2025 seeking to declare the $100,000 H-1B fee unlawful and prevent its enforcement.
October 11, 2025
H-1B $100,000 Fee Lawsuit Signals Labor Disruptions Beyond Tech
Bloomberg Law: 'One Global Nurse Force client, a Louisiana health-care system, had begun the process of petitioning for about 200 H-1B workers at multiple facilities' — illustrating the scope of healthcare staffing impact.
October 8, 2025
Pushback against Trump's $100K visa fee continues with new lawsuit
Cardiovascular Business on medical societies and Global Nurse Force voicing concerns over the H-1B fee impact on cardiology and broader healthcare staffing.
October 8, 2025
Lawsuit challenging Trump H-1B visa fee details potential harms
Roll Call on the lawsuit's potential-harm details, noting Global Nurse Force 'in Laguna Beach, Calif., says it relies on foreign talent to hire more than 10,000 nurses at more than 175 hospitals.'
October 7, 2025
Nurse Recruitment Agency Challenges Trump's $100K Visa Fee
MedPage Today: 'Nurses recruited by Global Nurse Force tend to work in emergency medicine, oncology, and critical care settings, according to the company.'
November 6, 2025
California lawsuit challenges Trump's H-1B visa fee
HR Dive on the lawsuit and Global Nurse Force's clients: 'The employer would not be able to afford to pay a $100,000 fee for each nurse, Global Nurse Force claimed.'
October 6, 2025
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee challenged by nurse group, unions
Modern Healthcare reports on the federal lawsuit led by Global Nurse Force and unions challenging the $100,000 H-1B supplemental fee and its impact on US healthcare staffing.
October 6, 2025
Immigration Questions And Lawsuit Cast Doubt On H-1B Restrictions
Forbes on the four primary arguments plaintiffs make against the proclamation in the Global Nurse Force v. Trump complaint.
October 5, 2025
Lawsuit Challenges Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
Constitutional law analysis by Prof. Ilya Somin: Global Nurse Force v. Trump filed by 'a coalition including the Global Nurse Force (which supplies nurses to health care providers), education groups, religious organizations, and labor unions.'
October 4, 2025
Groups File Suit Over Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
NYT breaks the story: 'Global Nurse Force's business model for its U.S. operations, for instance, depends on the H-1B visa program and the ability of health care employers to sponsor them.'
October 3, 2025
Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Challenged by Nurse Group, Unions
Bloomberg breaks the news on the day Global Nurse Force filed the federal lawsuit challenging the $100,000 H-1B supplemental fee on behalf of US healthcare staffing.
October 3, 2025
Trump Hit With First Lawsuit to Halt $100,000 H-1B Entry Fee
Bloomberg Law on the first federal lawsuit seeking to set aside the $100,000 H-1B fee, filed by Global Nurse Force and a coalition of co-plaintiffs.
October 3, 2025
United States: Lawsuit Filed Challenging New H-1B Restrictions and $100,000 Fee
Fragomen day-of analysis: Global Nurse Force v. Trump, Case No. 4:25-cv-08454 (N.D. Ca., filed October 3, 2025) alleges the proclamation exceeds presidential authority.
October 3, 2025
Broad Coalition Sues to Block Trump-Vance Order Imposing $100,000 H-1B Fee
Justice Action Center (co-counsel for plaintiffs) announces filing of Global Nurse Force et al. v. Trump in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
October 3, 2025
Global Nurse Force v. Trump, 4:25-cv-08454 (N.D. Cal.) — docket
The official federal-court docket for Global Nurse Force v. Trump on CourtListener — case number 4:25-cv-08454, filed October 3, 2025 in the Northern District of California.
October 3, 2025
Overseas Placements — Global Nurse Force coverage
The New Indian's running coverage of overseas-placements topics, including Global Nurse Force's role in international nurse recruitment and the H-1B fee lawsuit.
October 3, 2025
What Sets Us Apart
Proven Legacy
With over two decades of global healthcare recruiting experience, we've helped thousands of nurses build successful international careers.
Global Reach
With offices in the USA, UK, UAE, and India, we proudly support 250+ partner hospitals across Europe, the Middle East, and Australia.
Ethical Zero-Cost Placement
We charge no placement fees and follow full WHO compliance, recognized by India's Ministry of External Affairs and the UK Ethical Recruiters List.
360° Support
From language training and licensing to visas, relocation, and onboarding, we provide complete end-to-end support every step of the journey.
We Transform Lives
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Sheena Jacob
Sheena highlights the personalized attention and career counseling she received during her recruitment journey.
Myhrl Brando David
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Nissimol
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Anthony Reden
Anthony discusses his journey and the support he received in transitioning to his new nursing role.
Ayub Khan
Ayub shares his experience and the seamless process of his international placement.
Jing Li
Jing Li is turning her USA nursing dream into reality. After attending our USA Face-to-Face Interviews, she's now starting her new life in America.
Liecel
Liecel talks about the support she received and her successful placement in a leading healthcare facility.
Margarita
Margerita shares the impact of GNF's guidance on her career and personal growth.
Merlit George
Merlit recounts her smooth transition and the professional environment of her new workplace.
Nnennaya
Nnennaya discusses the relocation process and the warm welcome into her new nursing career.
Anija Susan
A look at the professional journey and placement success in Ohio.
Sheena Jacob
Sheena highlights the personalized attention and career counseling she received during her recruitment journey.
Myhrl Brando David
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