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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Waive H-1B Fee for Health Workers

3/18/2026

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A bipartisan bill in the U.S. House would waive the $100,000 H-1B visa fee for foreign health care professionals, including doctors and nurses.
The fee, imposed by the Trump administration, has raised costs for hospitals relying on foreign staff.
Many internationally trained doctors serve in rural and underserved areas, underscoring the policy's potential impact.
The American Medical Association backs the legislation, and bipartisan sponsors seek to address the nursing shortage.

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A bipartisan bill in the U.S. House would waive the $100,000 H-1B visa fee for foreign health care professionals, including doctors and nurses.
The fee, imposed by the Trump administration, has raised costs for hospitals relying on foreign staff.
Many internationally trained doctors serve in rural and underserved areas, underscoring the policy's potential impact.
The American Medical Association backs the legislation, and bipartisan sponsors seek to address the nursing shortage.