Comments on: Changes to the I-601 Waiver Application Form http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-visa-immigration/changes-to-the-i-601-waiver-application-form/ Legal Blog Thailand by Integrity Legal Fri, 24 Jan 2020 21:18:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: US Immigration Policy http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-visa-immigration/changes-to-the-i-601-waiver-application-form/comment-page-1/#comment-184590 US Immigration Policy Mon, 23 Sep 2013 11:25:16 +0000 http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/?p=1284#comment-184590 In March 2013, Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) introduced the S. 616, the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Act, which enhances the State 30 (J-1 Waiver) program and makes it permanent. The American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the National Rural Health Association, and many other organizations have voiced support for this bill. And with good reason… With the growing shortage of doctors nationwide and the aging population, many patients suffer long wait times to see a doctor or may not see one at all. Nearly 27 percent of residents and fellows and 25 percent of all practicing physicians in the United States are foreign-born. In March 2013, Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) introduced the S. 616, the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Act, which enhances the State 30 (J-1 Waiver) program and makes it permanent. The American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the National Rural Health Association, and many other organizations have voiced support for this bill. And with good reason… With the growing shortage of doctors nationwide and the aging population, many patients suffer long wait times to see a doctor or may not see one at all.

Nearly 27 percent of residents and fellows and 25 percent of all practicing physicians in the United States are foreign-born.

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