Visa Bulletin Update: September 2023

By Conexus MedStaff | August 10, 2023

​The U.S. Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for the month of September 2023, and we’d like to shed light on the latest developments in the EB-3 visa category, specifically for applicants from the Philippines and around the world. Staying informed is crucial to planning your journey to work in the U.S., especially considering how dynamic…

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English Language Proficiency Exams: An Essential Immigration Requirement

By Conexus MedStaff | July 5, 2023

​English language proficiency exams such as the Occupational English Test (OET) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are widely recognized and accepted as proof of language proficiency. Many countries, including the United States, require healthcare professionals, including nurses and medical technologists, to demonstrate proficiency in English before they can practice in those countries.…

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Understanding U.S. Immigration and Retrogression

By Conexus MedStaff | June 7, 2023

​The EB-3 visa is a popular option for international healthcare professionals who wish to work in the United States. However, the U.S. immigration system is complex, and there are often delays and backlogs that can make the process frustrating. In this blog post, we’ll explain what retrogression is, how it affects EB-3 visas, and why…

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Visa Bulletin Update: June 2023

By Conexus MedStaff | May 16, 2023

​The Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for the month of June 2023. EB-3 cutoff dates for all counties and categories will remain the same. India will remain at June 15, 2012, and China will remain at April 1, 2019. All other countries will remain at June 1, 2022 (including Philippines and the rest of…

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Visa Bulletin Updates: April 2023 (U.S.)

By Conexus MedStaff | March 22, 2023

​The U.S. Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for the month of April 2023. Although China moved slightly, there was no major movement in key EB-3 employment-based categories. USCIS has not yet announced whether it will use the Final Action Dates or Dates for Filing chart in April. The Final Action Dates for EB-3 are…

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Visa Bulletin Update: March 2023 (U.S.)

By Conexus MedStaff | February 16, 2023

The U.S. Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for the month of March 2023 showing no movement in key employment-based categories. USCIS has announced that it will use the Dates for Filing chart for employment-based filings. The Dates for filing chart are as follows: EB-3 Other Nationalities(CURRENT) EB-3 for Philippines(CURRENT) EB-3 for India(1 AUG 2012) EB-3…

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Visa Bulletin Update: October 2022 (U.S.)

By Conexus MedStaff | September 14, 2022

​The Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for the month of October 2022. India and China will both advance, to July 1st, 2012 and July 15th, 2018 respectively. All other countries will remain current. USCIS confirmed that it would use the Dates for Filing chart to determine employment-based filing eligibility in October. The…

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Conexus to Cover Premium Processing of I-140 Petition for International Nurses Moving to the U.S.

By Conexus MedStaff | August 21, 2022

​We’re excited to share that we are now offering premium processing for I-140 petitions for nurses starting their immigration process with Conexus. The I-140 petition is the first stage of the immigration process for nurses moving to the U.S. from another country and graduating international nursing students on the F1 visa. The USCIS processing time…

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Is Nursing Recession Proof?

By Conexus MedStaff | August 10, 2022

​If you follow U.S. news headlines, you may see stories about the nation heading into a recession. The United States economy just had a second quarter of negative growth, which is often considered an indication of a recession. Although there are debates about whether the economy is in a recession, it’s accurate to say it…

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