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Visa gridlock in the US leaves foreign doctors and underserved patients in limbo

Delays in the U.S. J-1 visa waiver program are putting hundreds of foreign-trained doctors at risk of leaving the country, disrupting both their careers and healthcare access in underserved communities. As CNN reports, a growing backlog threatens timely placements, with many hospitals unable to afford alternative visa options. Experts warn the impact could be severe, leaving vulnerable populations without care while raising concerns about policy inefficiencies and the future of international medical careers.

3 May 2026 9:01 pm