US reverses visa freeze policy for foreign doctors, eases travel ban curbs
Published on: May 4, 2026, 11:16 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The U.S. has reversed a visa processing freeze that impacted foreign doctors from 39 countries, allowing them to continue working. This decision follows concerns that the policy could exacerbate the nation's physician shortage, with foreign doctors making up a significant portion of the medical workforce, particularly in primary care.
