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State Distribution of H-1B Physicians
April 21st, 2017
A study by Peter Kahn and Tova Gardin, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, sought to investigate the H-1B program, specifically in regards to physicians. According to 2016 data by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Forei…
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Rural Areas Continue to Experience Physician Shortage
April 3rd, 2017
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a temporary suspension of premium processing services for H-1B visas. Using premium processing, an employer pays an extra $1,225. The $1,225 guarantees to have the H-1B app…
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Rural J-1 Visa Waiver Information
March 5th, 2017
Having access to qualified physicians is essential for every community. However, some rural communities experience difficulty in recruiting these physicians and keeping them in the community. At times, these rural areas must rely on the recruitment o…
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New Rural Health Information Maps
March 1st, 2017
The Rural Health Information Hub has released a resource helpful for physicians attempting to locate J-1 waiver eligible employers. The map shows health professional shortage areas for primary care, as well as dental health and mental health. The res…
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