The Trump Administrations suspension of visas - how will this affect physicians?
Hello all. Current USDO student. Also non-US citizen on visa.
I was wondering if you all read the recent stuff around visas and the Trump admins. If not, here is a article from The Hill regarding it.
It targets H1b and J1, which are the two visas physicians use here in the US. I was wondering how do you think this will affect future/incoming physicians (i.e., someone like me that is on a student visa, but will need one of those two next year for residency)?
EDIT: There aren't any clear exemptions right now... But a lot of us are worried. Would anyone be able to bring this up with their professional orgs? I think it would be smart to make them aware.
EDIT 3:it does affect J1 for physicians Please see the comment in here by uriman
Edit 4: However, wording is interesting? Does it read that it affects those seeking visas fresh (with no current prior visa), and doesn't affect those adjusting status (ie F1 to J1)? Please see the comment in here by iStrikeMD