Retrogression and the present state of the US economy is affecting everyone. For those that plan to work here...the wait could be longer than you think. As of the present, no one knows when the economy will get better but on the other hand, most US hospitals need nurses...experienced nurses especially. So my unsolicited advice would be to grab as much experience first(while waiting) before trying to jump the gun and get into the US...and for pete's sake keep your options open to other work possibilites.