A bipartisan bill introduced in the House this week proposes to waive the $100,000 H-1B fee for foreign healthcare professionals. This fee, implemented by the Trump administration in September 2025, has significantly impacted the healthcare sector, which is facing a critical shortage of medical professionals.
Key Details:
- The $100,000 H-1B fee affects employers hiring skilled foreign workers, particularly in healthcare.
- Approximately 500,000 immigrant nurses work in the U.S., constituting about 1 in 6 registered nurses.
- The U.S. is projected to face a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036.
- The bill’s introduction comes just before hospitals typically onboard new medical residents on July 1, many of whom are international medical graduates.
This bill highlights the recognition among policymakers that the high fee has far-reaching consequences beyond the tech industry, particularly in addressing healthcare needs in underserved areas.
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Source: Aizada Marat