Gavel resting next to immigration law book.
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Backlog of H-1B visas for physicians affects patients in need

Doctors already practicing in the U.S. are still waiting to receive their green card. Some have been waiting for decades.

International Med Ed
#Best of 2017 Student Advocacy
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From “dreamers” to loan forgiveness, students are loud and clear

On issues such as the president’s travel ban and the need to protect loan forgiveness, 2017 was a big year for student advocacy.

Med Student Advocacy
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July 27, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Administration's travel ban, CDC gun-violence prevention research and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Gavel resting next to immigration law book.
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Confusion remains on travel ban’s scope, implementation

Restrictions on international physicians entering the United States are limited, but the vague language of the travel ban remains concerning.

Health Equity
Noel Deep, MD
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4 Min Read

AMA decries impact of travel ban, other immigration barriers

Delegates oppose the president’s executive order on people entering the U.S., along with other barriers to immigration that affect medicine.

International Med Ed
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AMA adopts new policy to address immigration reforms

The AMA adopted policy to ensure international physicians, students and residents can practice medicine and obtain their medical training in the U.S.

Press Releases
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Conrad 30 reauthorization bill earns bipartisan support

Underserved communities could be at risk of losing access to physicians if a key program lapses.

Federal Advocacy
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New immigration, travel order leaves hundreds of physicians in limbo

Additional clarity is needed regarding the factors that will be considered when allowing individuals from six countries to enter the U.S. for medical treatment

Press Releases
Madara addresses executive order to Homeland Security.
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Travel ban threatens care access; AMA urges clarity

Temporary travel ban shouldn’t impede timely care or prevent physicians or IMGs with visas from coming to the U.S. for professional reasons, AMA says.

International Med Ed