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News in English (USA) / 24.11.2025 / 14:00

Concerns Rise Over U.S. Ability to Attract Immigrant Physicians Amid Tough Immigration Policies

Several reports indicate that the United States is becoming increasingly less appealing to foreign-born physicians due to rising H-1B visa fees and stringent immigration policies. Harvard scholars emphasize the vital role of immigrant health care workers in the U.S. healthcare system, warning that current restrictions could lead to a significant gap in medical services. Reports highlight that various proposals, including those from political figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene to end the H-1B visa program, further exacerbate the situation. Many lawyers and experts call the ongoing legal immigration crackdown harmful, suggesting that it could deter the influx of essential medical professionals needed to address healthcare challenges in the country.
NPR, Times of India, The Washington Post, Medscape, Hindustan Times, Federation for American Immigration Reform, KUOW, Forbes, INDIA New England News, Business Standard