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March 27, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Tell your representative: Co-sponsor H.R. 7961, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Doctor holds a comforting hand
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5 Min Read

Exempting physicians from H-1B visa fee protects patients

The $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications threatens access to physician-led care, particularly for patients in rural and underserved communities.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA applauds bill to exempt physicians from $100,000 H-1B fee

The bipartisan legislation aligns with the AMA’s efforts to build and maintain a strong health care workforce to serve the needs of all patients.

Press Releases
A green card lying on an open passport
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3 Min Read

Bill would fight doctor shortages by addressing green-card backlog

The AMA backs bipartisan legislation to reissue 40,000 unused immigrant visas for physicians and nurses.

International Med Ed
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IMG: Council on Medical Education reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Medical Education
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2 Min Read

Guidelines for establishing an observership for international medical graduates

Explore the guidelines for establishing an observership program for international medical graduates (IMGs).

International Medical Graduates
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14 Min Read

Immigration issues: Visas and green cards

The AMA opposes policies that create unnecessary stress for our IMG physicians and their families and exacerbate the physician workforce shortage by further limiting the ability of certain non-US citizen IMGs to receive a visa or green card.

International Med Ed
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Oct. 24, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Department of Homeland Security issues slight modification to H-1B filing fee proclamation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Paths in different directions leading to doors
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3 Min Read

New licensing pathways for foreign-trained doctors: What to know

At least 17 states have enacted such pathways. The AMA and others detail what the laws do and how to ensure proper assessment and supervision.

International Med Ed