12/04/2025
H-1B Update: Possible Exemption for Physicians
Reports indicate physicians (including residents) may be exempt from the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee—a carve-out aimed at protecting the U.S. healthcare workforce amid ongoing clinician shortages. If finalized, this could help hospitals and practices maintain access to talent, especially in underserved areas.
Why it matters for practices:
-Staffing stability: Easier recruitment of hard-to-fill roles
-Continuity of care: Less disruption in access for patients
-Planning clarity: Better forecasting for hiring and onboarding
We’ll keep watching this closely and share operational guidance if the exemption is formally adopted.
Read full article here: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/work/doctors-may-be-exempt-from-100000-h-1b-visa-fee-report/articleshow/124052403.cms?from=mdr
The Trump administration's new H-1B visa policy, which introduces a $100,000 fee, might offer exemptions for certain professionals. A White House spokesperson indicated that physicians and medical residents could potentially be excluded from this fee. This development has raised concerns among medic...