Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker. aliens who participate in medical residencies in the United States on J exchange program visas must generally leave the U.S. at the conclusion of their residencies to reside abroad for 2 years before they can be eligible for permanent residence or status as H1B or L visa nonimmigrants. The intent behind this policy to encourage Americantrained foreign doctors to return home to improve health conditions and advance the medical professions in their native countries. In 1994 Congress created a waiver of the 2year foreign residence requirement. The waiver was available if requested by State departments of public health for foreign doctors who committed to practice medicine for no less than 3 years in a geographic area or areas designated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as having a shortage of health care professionals.
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