(Reuters) -The American Medical Association and 53 leading medical societies have urged the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to exempt physicians from the newly announced $100,000 H-1B visa application fee, the groups said on Thursday.
In a letter to the DHS, the groups urged the agency to issue guidance exempting physicians, residents and fellows from the proposed fee, arguing they are essential to sustaining a robust healthcare workforce in the country.
The American Medical Association said it is eager to collaborate with the administration to safeguard patient access to care.
(Reporting by Siddhi Mahatole in Bengaluru; Editing by Alan Barona)
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