The global healthcare industry has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including in the United States where the processing of visas for foreign-educated nurses is facing a new challenge. This challenge is called retrogression and it refers to the unavailability of immigrant visas due to a high number of applicants and a limited number of available visas.

Foreign-educated nurses who have already passed the NCLEX exam are also affected by this situation. However, it is important for those who have not started the process to know that passing the NCLEX exam is the first step towards becoming a registered nurse in the United States.

For those who have already passed the NCLEX exam, it is necessary to proceed with Visa-Screen and license endorsement to meet the requirements for the i-140 application process. Despite the retrogression, the application process can still proceed, but it may take longer than usual for processing.

It is important to continue with the necessary processes, as retrogression is expected to be resolved in the coming months. Foreign-educated nurses who have already passed the NCLEX exam should not be worried, as the i-140 application process can still be processed by agencies. Once the priority date is released, they just need to wait for it to become current, and then an interview will be scheduled.

The demand for nurses in the United States is still high, and retrogression is only a temporary setback. Therefore, foreign-educated nurses should not lose hope and should continue pursuing their dreams of working in the United States. For those who have not started the NCLEX exam, it is crucial to begin as soon as possible, as it is the first step towards achieving their goal.

To conclude, retrogression of visas for foreign-educated nurses in the United States can be overcome with patience and perseverance. Although processing visa applications may take longer than usual, with proper preparation, foreign-educated nurses can still fulfill their dreams of working in the United States.