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H-1B Visa Changes: Who Pays the Price?

New fee structure could hit hardest where physicians are needed most.

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8 Key Takeaways

  • 1

    H-1B visa fees have increased to $100,000 as of September 21, 202

  • 2

    This policy aims to curb 'abuse' in STEM fields but impacts physicians.

  • 3

    1% of US physicians were H-1B sponsored in FY 202

  • 4

    Rural areas are significantly affected by physician shortages.

  • 5

    International medical graduates represent about 25% of the workforce.

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    Projected physician shortage ranges from 13,500 to 86,000 by 203

  • 7

    Conrad 30 waiver helps international doctors transition to H-1B visas.

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    Potential adverse impact on healthcare systems, especially in rural settings.

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H-1B Visa Changes: Who Pays the Price?

New fee structure could hit hardest where physicians are needed most.

  • by Kerri Miller

  • October 29, 2025

  • 4 min

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