Expedited Immigrant Green Card for J-1 Visa Waiver Physicians Serving in Underserved Areas

Year: 2022

Resolution Number: 39

Action Taken: Approved

Status: Complete

Author(s): Venkat K. Rao, MD

Sponsor: Venkat K. Rao, MD

On behalf of: Genesee County Delegation

Committee: E (Science and Education Affairs)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) ask our AMA to lobby U.S. Congress and the U.S. Administration that the J-1 visa waiver physicians serving in underserved areas be given highest priority in visa conversion to green cards upon completion of their service commitment obligation and be exempted from the per country limitation of H-1B to green card visa conversion.

Fiscal Note:

Resolution: View PDF for Expedited Immigrant Green Card for J-1 Visa Waiver Physicians Serving in Underserved Areas

For More Information, Contact:

Stacey Hettiger , Director
Health Care Delivery
517-336-5732
shettiger@msms.org