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Increases Nurse Visa Availability to 20,000

Recent Bills/Increases Nurse Visa Availability to 20,000

Increases Nurse Visa Availability to 20,000

IntroducedFebruary 4, 2026

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Why This Matters

This bill increases the number of visas available for foreign nurses to 20,000, allowing them to work in areas with nursing shortages.

If you are a nurse, this bill opens up 20,000 new job opportunities in the U.S. healthcare system.

Who this affects

foreign nurses · healthcare facilities

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill allows 20,000 visas for nurses to work in areas with nursing shortages.
2Nurses must work in facilities that have a policy for staffing ratios to ensure patient care.
3The bill requires government officials to create rules for implementing these changes within one year.
4It aims to address the growing demand for nursing staff in healthcare facilities across the country.

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