To extend for 5 years the program relating to waiver of the foreign country residence requirement with respect to international medical graduates, and for other purposes.
Other Bill Titles (2 more)5/15/2008--Reported to House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 to extend the J-1 visa (medical services in underserved areas)... moreSee Full Bill Text
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| March 10, 2008 | May 21, 2008 |
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May 27, 2008 Medical News Today News Alert
House Approves Bill That Would Extend Visa Waiver Program For Foreign Medical Students Trained In US The House on Wednesday by voice vote approved legislation (HR 5571) that would extend a program that allows foreign-born medical ...
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May 26, 2008 House Approves Bill That Would Extend Visa Waiver Program For ...
The House on Wednesday by voice vote approved legislation (HR 5571) that would extend a program that allows foreign-born medical students in the US to remain in the country and work after graduation, CQ Today reports. ...
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