US lawmakers move to spare H-1B healthcare workers from $100K entry-fee

A bipartisan bill in the US House aims to exempt healthcare employers from a $100,000 H-1B surcharge, addressing concerns about worsening staff shortages. Introduced by Congressman Mike Lawler and others, the 'H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act' seeks to prevent the fee from hindering recruitment of vital medical professionals, particularly in underserved areas.

Mar 20, 2026 - 15:40
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US lawmakers move to spare H-1B healthcare workers from $100K entry-fee
A bipartisan bill in the US House aims to exempt healthcare employers from a $100,000 H-1B surcharge, addressing concerns about worsening staff shortages. Introduced by Congressman Mike Lawler and others, the 'H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act' seeks to prevent the fee from hindering recruitment of vital medical professionals, particularly in underserved areas.

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