Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:15pm on 24 Oct 2025,Friday India Global
Indian doctors in the US are alarmed over Donald Trump administration's proposed H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000 for new applicants, fearing it will worsen rural healthcare shortages. Nearly 25% of US doctors are foreign-trained, with 64% serving underserved rural areas that American graduates avoid. While the White House clarified existing visa holders remain unaffected with possible "national interest" exemptions, unclear guidance creates anxiety. Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, first Indian-origin AMA president, warns fees could devastate smaller hospitals. Over 50 medical organizations urged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to reconsider, arguing immigrant physicians fill critical care gaps rather than displacing American doctors in communities desperately needing medical services.
