Posts by Wade Hegler

WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions is proud to be a Certified Ethical Recruitment Firm in the recruitment of foreign-educated healthcare professionals by the Alliance for Ethical International Recruitment Practices, a division of CGFNS International, Inc. The Alliance for Ethical International Recruitment Practices’ mission is to facilitate the adoption and compliance of ethical, responsible, and transparent practices with voluntary…

Immigrating to the USA as a nurse in 2023 can benefit you not only financially but also in career growth and advanced nursing opportunities. As reported by NurseJournal, nursing has been an in-demand profession for years, with nearly every major hospital hiring for one of healthcare’s most important roles. According to the U.S. Bureau of…

IELTS vs. TOEFL – What are the Differences? Practicing nursing in the USA as an international nurse is a process that has many steps and requirements. After successfully passing the NCLEX RN exam that tests the professional knowledge and competency of each registered nurse, there is another test that RNs need to prepare for to…

On October 15th, the White House announced that the COVID-19 related travel bans will be lifted on November 8, 2021. Once the ban is lifted, it will be replaced by a broad policy requiring both essential and non-essential travelers to provide proof of being fully vaccinated and in some cases, a negative COVID-19 test. The…

On August 24, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that starting October 1, 2021, immigrants will be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccination history is to be documented by a designated civil surgeon on form I-693, which is one of the general requirements for the approval of the Application…

According to the American Immigration Lawyers Association, there are currently USCIS delays in the issuance of receipt notices for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status; Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers; and Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (EAD), filed with USCIS lockbox facilities. If you have filed a concurrent…

The increased and critical need for healthcare workers in the United States is pushing healthcare employers to increasingly seek out international qualified nurses. However, for any foreign nurse to apply to work in the U.S., they must first pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN exam). The NCLEX exam makes it possible for international nurses to…

Going to your immigrant visa interview at a U.S. Embassy can be intimidating for many people, but there is no need to be anxious. Knowing what to expect can be extremely helpful in managing your feelings. Every experience is slightly different, and our experienced team works one-on-one with each candidate to fully prepare them. Here…

The nursing shortage in the United States is more than just a lack of headcount, it is directly impeding the ability to deliver quality healthcare. As healthcare facilities all over the United States struggle to fill the employment gap in their nursing departments, the quality of healthcare decreases as the supply and demand disparity for…