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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a federal agency under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS... more +
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a federal agency under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS performs a broad variety of administrative functions, including processing visa and naturalization petitions, as well as applications for asylum and refugee status.  less -
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USCIS Makes Changes to TN Policy Manual: Key Updates for Employers

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USCIS has released an update to its Policy Manual, bringing significant changes to regulations on the TN nonimmigrant visa classification and perhaps some employers’ practices. For instance, because of changes to the...more

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Bridging the Healthcare Gap: Dissecting the Bipartisan Doctors in Our Borders Act

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The U.S. healthcare system stands at a critical juncture. Projections estimate a deficit of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036, threatening access to care, especially in underserved communities. The bipartisan Doctors in Our...more

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J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa Skills List: Major Changes Will Allow Foreign Citizens to Remain in the U.S. Without Facing a Return...

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On December 9, 2024, The Department of State issued two major revisions to its Exchange Visitor Skills list resulting in reducing the number of countries on the Exchange Visitor Skills List by almost half. Countries such as...more

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Having Trouble Recruiting Physicians? The Conrad 30 Window is Opening Soon

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The U.S. has long had a shortage of physicians in various practice areas. The shortage is even more pronounced in rural areas. International medical graduates (IMG’s) who come to the U.S. to complete a residency in a...more

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A New Opportunity for J-1 Clinical Waivers in the Southeastern United States

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Earlier this year, the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC), a federal-state partnership to alleviate economic and poverty issues, opened a J-1 waiver program, accepting applications for physicians of all medical...more

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J-1 Clinical Service Waiver for Foreign Medical Graduates

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J-1 exchange visitors who received graduate medical education or training in the U.S. are subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement under Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This...more

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CDC Issues New COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Green Card Applicants

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Effective October 1, 2021, and in compliance with new instructions from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for applicants for lawful permanent residence (i.e.,...more

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Backlog for Physician Visas Poses Dilemma for Indian Nationals

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There are two main paths to Permanent Residency, or green card, for foreign national physicians.  The first is the Physician National Interest Waiver (PNIW), created for those physicians who serve five years in primary care...more

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