Recruiting Foreign Health Care Workers in the United States: What Employers and Recruiters Need to Know in an Era of Immigration Change
This Briefing is brought to you by AHLA’s Labor and Employment Practice Group.
- February 02, 2026
- Ellie Augustine , Husch Blackwell LLP
- Kelli Meilink , Husch Blackwell LLP
Recent shifts in U.S. immigration policy and persistent processing backlogs have created challenges for employers seeking to recruit foreign nationals in the health care sector. Several governmental actions, such as presidential proclamations, amended regulations, and agency guidance, seek to tighten restrictions on U.S. employers’ ability to hire and sponsor foreign nationals. As demand for health care professionals continues to rise, employers must navigate a complex landscape of evolving rules and requirements. This article provides considerations for U.S. employers and recruiters when seeking to hire or place foreign health care workers in U.S. hospitals or other health care settings.
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