ASNC Continues Opposition to H-1B Fees for Physicians

ASNC has joined a coalition of medical societies in opposing the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) recent proposed rule that would impose a $103,265 fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption.

In a letter to the DHS, the coalition members emphasize that U.S. healthcare relies on internationally born and trained physicians, with nearly 11,000 physicians currently practicing in the U.S. on H-1B visas. Citing projected physician shortages, the organizations underscore the continued need for international medical graduates to help meet the nation’s healthcare needs. The letter urges the DHS to establish a permanent national medical interest exemption to prevent costs and other barriers from hindering the recruitment and retention of these physicians and limiting patients’ access to care nationwide.

View Coalition Letter