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National Interest Waiver (NIW) for Physicians

WebThe NIW physician process has two steps. First, the support of the state department of health or VA must be obtained in the form of a “public interest” letter. Many states have their own set of procedures for obtaining public interest letters. Second, the employer or the physician petitions USCIS for the NIW on Form I-140 showing a five

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Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr Writes on Immigrant Restrictions …

WebMiller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr has co-authored “DACA, Public Health, and Immigrant Restrictions on Healthcare in the United States,” an article that was published in the May 2023 edition of the Lancet Regional Health-Americas, a leading medical journal.The article discusses the consequences of court developments for …

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Summary of Conrad State 30 J-1 Waiver Programs for Foreign …

WebThis waiver option is often called the State 30 Program because it is limited to 30 foreign medical graduate waivers per state per year. The following is a chart our law firm has compiled summarizing which states will sponsor foreign medical graduates for J-1 waivers, and under what conditions.

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USCIS Confirms Evidentiary Requirements for Physician National …

WebU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued policy guidance, effective August 16, 2023, to confirm the evidentiary requirements for physicians seeking a national interest waiver of the job offer requirement based on work in an underserved area or at a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facility. The updated …

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DHS Secretary Issues Statement on CDC's 'Title 42' Public Health …

WebDepartment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas released a statement on April 1, 2022, in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) determination that effective May 23, 2022, it will terminate its Title 42 public health order requiring the expulsion of unauthorized single adults and family units arriving at …

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DHS Proposes to Allow for Alternatives to Physical Document …

WebOn August 18, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a rule to allow for alternative document verification procedures for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The proposed rule would create a framework under which the Secretary of Homeland Security could authorize alternative options for document examination …

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DHS Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Final Rule Effective

WebOn December 23, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility final rule went into effect. The previously announced final rule “provides clarity and consistency for noncitizens on how DHS will administer the public charge ground of inadmissibility. This final rule restores the historical understanding of a …

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Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility

WebSignificantly, public charge inadmissibility is only considered in the context of applying for admission to the United States or adjustment of status (“AOS”). It is not a factor considered during the naturalization process. In other words, eligibility for naturalization is not affected by an individual’s status as a public charge.

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TN Visa Requirements for Registered Nurses

WebTo qualify for admission to the United States as a Registered Nurse in the TN (NAFTA Professionals) category, a Canadian or Mexican national must meet the following requirements: Hold a valid Canadian or Mexican passport. Hold a state or provincial nursing license, or hold a Licenciatura Degree. Obtain a VisaScreen: Visa Credentials …

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Are Laid-Off H-1B Workers Entitled to COBRA Coverage

WebH-1B workers who are laid off may be entitled to COBRA benefits, which allow an employee who was working for an insured employer group of 20 or more employees to purchase health insurance for up to 18 months after losing their job. Department of Labor regulations require employers to offer the same benefits to H-1B …

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HHS Issues Poverty Guidelines for 2023

WebThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued updated poverty income guidelines for 2023 to account for 2022’s increase in prices as measured by the Consumer Price Index. Several federal programs use the poverty guidelines as an eligibility criterion. As in prior years, the 2023 guidelines “are roughly equal to the poverty …

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Rosanne Mayer Immigration Attorney Miller Mayer

WebROSANNE MAYER. RETIRED. Rosanne Mayer is a Retired Attorney in Miller Mayer’s Immigration practice group. Ms. Mayer’s practice focused primarily on EB-5 investors and business-based immigration matters. Her EB-5 clients include those investing in both Regional Center projects and in qualifying individual EB-5 investments. Ms.

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DHS Issues Update on Southwest Border Security and …

WebThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an update on December 13, 2022, on southwest border security and preparedness in anticipation of a court-ordered lifting of Title 42 by December 21, 2022, which was upheld by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in a ruling on December 16, 2022. Title 42 prevented many migrants …

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USCIS Issues New Guidance on Medical Exam Validity

WebU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new guidance on the validity of Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. For all forms that were properly completed and signed by a civil surgeon on or after November 1, 2023, there is no expiration date and they may be used indefinitely to …

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Certain Healthcare Workers Can Request Expedited Work Permits, …

WebWorkers should check the related DHS advisory memorandum to determine whether they qualify. Workers requesting expedited processing of their EADs must provide evidence of their profession or current employment as healthcare workers. To request expedited processing, workers should call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 …

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Miller Mayer Wins NIW Green Card for Doctor from India

WebMiller Mayer recently received approval of a green card petition requesting a national interest waiver (NIW) for a doctor from India. Obtaining an employment-based green card can be a long and complex process, especially if the employer must go through the labor certification advertising process. However, one green card option, the national

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USCIS Introduces Temporary Policy Changes for Certain Foreign …

WebOn May 11, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced temporary policy changes concerning the full-time work requirement for certain foreign medical graduates and the provision of telehealth services by them in light of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. A new USCIS policy memorandum provides related guidance to USCIS …

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DOJ Reaches Several Immigration-Related Discrimination …

WebFollowing on the heels of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) $25 million settlement agreement with Apple Inc., DOJ has settled immigration-related discrimination cases with a New York City health care system and a staffing agency with offices nationwide. Below are highlights of the settlements: NYC Health and Hospitals …

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Controversial DHS Draft Rule Proposes Changes to Public Charge

WebA controversial Department of Homeland Security (DHS) draft proposed rule leaked to the media would make it more difficult for legal immigrants who have received public benefits to become U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Immigrants and their immediate family members, including U.S. citizen children, would be included. Currently, …

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