Global Nurse Force is the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit against the unfair fee imposed on the H-1B visa. We are keeping every international nurse in mind, standing strong to solve this crisis caused by the September Proclamation.
We are on the front lines, actively exploring solutions that will help thousands of nurses reclaim their dreams. U.S. hospitals, especially in rural and inner-city areas, are struggling to keep ICU’s, emergency rooms and surgical units open due to the severe nursing shortage.
Global Nurse Force will help nurses navigate this situation with utmost transparency. This begins with our lawsuit to stop the $100,000 fee for H-1B visas which hurts health systems across the U.S. Many rural hospitals face risks of closure without enough nurses and doctors.
What the H-1B Proclamation Means for Nurses, Patients, and Hospitals
This new, unfair $100,000 H-1B visa fee isn’t just an abstract rule, it exacerbates a staffing crisis and hurts health systems, patients and nurses across America.
For Hospitals, this prohibitive cost makes international recruitment immediately unworkable, especially for non-profit facilities and those serving rural areas. By preventing internationally educated nurses from entering the U.S. to provide their services, the policy creates a crushing domino effect.
American nurses are forced to take on longer hours and higher nurse to patient ratios. Post covid, a large proportion of nurses are reporting severe emotional exhaustion and unbearable stress. Many nurses are burnt out and planning to leave the profession altogether. They desperately need additional support.
Patients are the ultimate victims. When nurses are overworked and understaffed, the quality of care goes down, wait times get longer, and patient safety is put at risk.
Global Nurse Force’s Legal Intervention
We are the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit challenging the legality of the prohibitive $100,000 H-1B fee. Our litigation targets the overreach of this policy, arguing that it unlawfully interferes with the healthcare sector’s ability to staff its facilities and serve the American public. Our resolve is absolute: we are fighting for clients, nurses and patients in America and to keep the door open for international nurses that want to bring their skills, compassion and courage to improve healthcare in America.
What Nurses Can Focus On:
While the H-1B visa is crucial for many highly-specialized nurses and can offer a quicker entry point, it is not the only path. The EB-3 visa (green card) remains a common route for Registered Nurses, and it is unaffected by this H-1B proclamation.
We urge you to stay focused on improving your English and completing your credentialing and licensure procedures so you can be ready as soon as we secure a resolution for this H-1B impasses.
We will continue to advocate, litigate, and guide you through the available legal pathways, ensuring your journey to serve U.S. patients is protected.