A recent USCIS policy shift could create significant workforce challenges for aging services providers. The change pushes many green card applicants out of the country to complete processing abroad, potentially interrupting work authorization, disrupting hiring pipelines, and deepening existing staffing shortages.

For providers already struggling to maintain adequate staffing levels, the timing and practical impact of this shift are particularly concerning. Delays in green card processing could sideline workers mid-employment and slow the onboarding of new hires at a time when the aging services sector can least afford it.

LeadingAge has published a detailed analysis outlining what changed, why it matters for aging services employers, and what steps providers should be taking now to assess their exposure and protect their workforce.