USCIS ISSUES MEMORANDUM CLARIFYING THAT PHYSICAL THERAPISTS ONLY NEED A LICENSE FOR AN H-1B PETITION
This is a big win for health care employers who sued the agency over an erroneous interpretation of the law. USCIS was arguing that because the DOL's Occupational Outlook Handbook said a masters degree is now common for PTs, those with only a bachelors degree could not qualify for an H-1B even if they qualify for a license in their state. USCIS has now backed down from that position.
Joyce Jones, the Health and Human Services administrator who oversees J-1 researcher waivers will be leaving her position at the end of this month. Nicole Greene will be handling cases on an interim basis.
I'm not sure why this took so long, but USCIS has notified the public that the March 6th expiration of the Conrad 30 J-1 waiver program for international physicians was extended until September 30th.
ARMED FORCES FOREIGN MD/RN RECRUITMENT PROGRAM BEGINS
The Los Angeles Times reports on the beginning of the pilot program to grant instant naturalization to physicians and nurses in non-immigrant status who sign up to serve in the US Armed Services.
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