H.R. 6980, also known as the "DOCTORS Act," proposes an amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act to manage unused waivers of the foreign residency requirement for certain J-visa holders. The bill requires state agencies to report unused waivers to the Secretary of State each year, and...
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H.R. 6980, called the "DOCTORS Act," wants to change a rule so some doctors studying in the U.S. with a special visa can stay longer if there's space, and part of this plan is to help doctors work in places where there aren’t enough doctors.