Delays in Visa Program Threaten Placement of Hundreds of Doctors in Underserved Areas

Hundreds of foreign doctors may have to leave the US due to delays in visa waiver applications, threatening healthcare in underserved areas. The doctors are part of the HHS Exchange Visitor Program, which requires them to work in underserved areas for at least three years. If their applications are not processed by July 30, they will have to return to their home countries.