USCIS has officially lifted processing holds on immigration applications for medical physicians, as announced by Intealth on April 30, 2026. This decision allows for the resumption of adjudication of various physician-related applications following a policy expansion on March 30, 2026, that introduced enhanced vetting procedures.
Key Details:
- Applications now resuming include H-1B petitions, Green Card pathways (I-140, I-485), EAD applications, J-1 waiver adjustments, and O-1 petitions.
- The update is limited to USCIS processing within the U.S. and does not affect visa processing abroad through the U.S. Department of State.
- Physicians outside the U.S. applying for J-1 visas remain unaffected by this update.
- Enhanced screening measures will continue, including expanded social media checks and biometric revalidation, leading to longer processing timelines.
The resumption of processing is a positive development for physicians already in the U.S. with pending applications, although delays and stricter scrutiny are expected to persist.
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Source: Ahmad Khan MD