Foreign Physicians Exempted From US Visa Freeze
The White House lifted a visa processing freeze on foreign physicians to address staffing shortages at hospitals across the United States. The move comes as part of a shift regarding the Trump administration's immigration policies. The freeze had previously kept thousands of doctors out of the country. This exemption may allow foreign doctors to remain in the U.S. The New York Times reported the development.
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WBBM Newsradio 780
“At about face for part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, the White House lifted a visa processing freeze on foreign physicians, which kept thousands of doctors out of the U.S.”
KYW Newsradio 1060
“telehealth to patients in states with bans. It appears foreign doctors in the U.S. may be allowed to stay here after all. There's been no public announcement, but the New York Times reports the Trump administration has quietly exempted foreign physicians from the visa application freeze that was pushing many out of jobs in”
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