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Wisconsin care providers lose planned hires as immigration rules tighten

Care agencies and nursing homes across Wisconsin say refugee-program suspensions and the end of Temporary Protected Status have disrupted years-long hiring plans and cost them experienced staff. Providers warn that staffing gaps are limiting access to in-home and community care.

Wisconsin care providers lose planned hires as immigration rules tighten
Wisconsin long-term care providers say federal immigration changes have derailed plans to recruit overseas workers and forced some employees to leave, adding pressure to a workforce already struggling to meet demand.

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