Can Your Healthcare Institution Afford a J-1 Waiver Program? The Short Answer? You Could Save Money and Build Stability. If your hospital or healthcare clinic relies on Locum Tenens staffing, you can realize significant savings in a short amount of time by hiring foreign physicians on a J-1 waiver, with the added benefit of the… [Read More]
U.S. Dept of State Issues Guidelines for Travel Ban Exemptions
In early June, President Trump issued successive executive orders suspending entry to the U.S. for individuals holding H-1B, L and J-1 visas “who present a risk to the U.S. labor market during economic recovery”. Even though these Proclamations had built-in exceptions for those who were seeking entry for the “national interest” of the United States,… [Read More]
Employment Resources for Physicians, Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals
As business immigration attorneys for healthcare institutions, we help human resource leaders and in-house counsel hire foreign physicians, nurses, and critical professional staff. While we do not provide job placement services, we have compiled a list of online resources that can help foreign medical graduates, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in their search for employment…. [Read More]
State By State Deadlines for Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver
Important Notice: HHS changed guidelines in June 2020 to open up the federal J-1 waiver program to healthcare providers of all sizes. This is a big change that will positively impact many healthcare providers. Unlike the Conrad Waiver program, HHS waivers do not carry a restrictive quota and timeline. HHS waivers present a more flexible… [Read More]
J-1 Visa Waivers: FAQs for Healthcare Employers
HHS changed guidelines in June 2020 to open up the federal J-1 waiver program to healthcare providers of all sizes. Unlike the Conrad Waiver program, HHS waivers do not carry a restrictive quota and timeline. HHS waivers present a more flexible option for qualifying hospitals that rely on foreign physician. Contact us for complimentary consultation if… [Read More]
5 US Business Visas for Foreign-Born Physicians
This article explains immigration pathways for foreign physicians. For a comprehensive look at healthcare immigration for Human Resource Leaders, click here. For a detailed overview of healthcare immigration for foreign medical graduates or foreign medical students enrolled in U.S. medical training programs, click here. The United States is predicted to have a significant shortage of qualified physicians in… [Read More]
Video: FAQ for Seasonal and Temporary Worker Visas
In this hour-long webinar with accompanying transcript, attorney Russell Ford presents frequently asked questions about Seasonal and Temporary worker visas, including: H-2B Visas H-3 Visas J-1 Visas F-1 Student Visas TN Visas P-1 & P-3 Visas L-1 Visas E-1 & E-3 Visas B-1 Visas For more in-depth information, download our complimentary Student and Exchange Visitor… [Read More]
2017 Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Primer
How long does the Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver application process take? The Conrad waiver application will take several weeks to several months to process at the state level. If approval is recommended, the application is forwarded to the U.S. State Department’s J-1 Waiver Review Division (WRD) in Washington, DC. The WRD will take 8… [Read More]
Supreme Court Partially Reinstates Travel Ban
On June 26, United States Supreme Court reinstated a portion of the Trump Administration’s “Travel Ban” that has been blocked in the federal appeals courts for several months. The ban on citizens of Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen from entering the United States will now go into effect. The ban will be in… [Read More]
Video: H-3 or J-1 Visas for Intern Trainee
We want to hire an intern trainee, is the H-3 or the J-1 a better option? In this short video, attorney Russell Ford discusses the difference between an H-3 and J-1 visa for intern trainees. For more information about H-3 and J-1 Visas or other business immigration concerns, contact FordMurray attorneys here. Transcript for video:… [Read More]
