Physician Visa Reform Act of 2018
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 15, 2018)
Physician Visa Reform Act of 2018
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow alien physicians who are approved by a state licensing authority to practice medicine in an area having a shortage of health care professionals to engage in medical practice without having to pass the otherwise required medical board examination. The bill also grants such physicians and family members conditional permanent resident status.
What just happenedJul 30, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 15, 2018
- Jul 30, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Jun 15, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 15, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 15, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House