RNs, READY FOR YOUR FLIGHT TO USA!

Last night Rep. Wexler (D - FL) introduced our legislation. It is HR 5924, and is co-sponsored by Rep. Sensenbrenner (R - WI). The Government Printing Office has not yet printed the legislation, but since the CTIHS has been instrumental in moving this bill, HLG is very familiar with the legislation. The key points of the legislation are: 1. Lifting of retrogression for Schedule A workers. Any immigrant visa quotas or caps are waived for all visa applications filed for Shortage Occupations (Schedule A occupations: Physical Therapists and Registered Nurses), provided that the I-140 is filed prior to September 30, 2011. 2. 20,000 primary beneficiary quota. While there is no retrogression for Schedule A cases filed before September 30, 2011, Consulates may not approve more than 20,000 primary beneficiary visas in any one year. There is no quota for the immediate family members of such beneficiaries. 3. Expedited Review. The USCIS must review -- and approve or issue an RFE -- on all Schedule A I-140 cases within 30 days of receipt. 4. Grant Fee. All primary beneficiary nursing visas issued under this legislation must pay a fee of $1500. Katrina-effected and HPSA employers do not have to pay the fee. 5. Grant Program. These fees will fund a Grant program. Schools of nursing may draw on this fund based on their student populations. The fees are to be used to attract, train, and retain nursing faculty, purchase educational equipment, expand infrastructure, and attract students. 6. Liberalized US Citizenship for some Health Care workers. Time spent by US Permanent Resident Health acre workers in a developing country will not be held against them in their endeavors to become US citizens. 7. Obligation Attestation. Immigrant visa applicants must attest that they do not owe their country of residence or origin a financial obligation. An obligation is defined as financial assistance that the intending immigrant incurred to defray the costs of education in consideration for a commitment to continue to work in that county. The fact that Rep. Sensenbrenner is co-sponsoring the legislation is particularly important. He is known as someone who is not soft on immigration. He was one of the first Congressmen to call for a fence on the US Southern border. He should signal to some members that this is the kind of immigration legislation that is positive for America. There is a very real chance of this legislation being passed this year.

Some people have mistakenly believed that family members are not eligible for visas under HR 5924. That is not the case. Let me be clear: family members may enter the US as derivative beneficiaries under HR 5924.

So time to cheer dear RNs and PTs. As I always insisted, I do now too and urge you to be really optimistic and start your process immediately and also be sure that you select a very reliable and reputed agency for your process because every minute is valuable and the faster the process the more your chances to reach America and get your dream job there.

Like to know about some reliable agencies or direct recruitment facilities? My own cousin Mrs. Maria Mathew RN, MSN is also into the business of recruiting people directly for her hospital in Texas. Or you can ask me for agencies that have offices in India or who are coming to India regularly for recruitment.

In any case, make sure that you file your I-140 as early as possible and in any case before 2010. Yes, we have a real chance to reach America shortly. Please do visit my blogsite regularly for latest information, and I will be happy to give you all that had anything to do with our immigration process, for or against us, presenting facts as they are.

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