Number: RL31460
Title: Immigration: Foreign Physicians and the J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Authors: Karma A. Ester, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: This report focuses on those international medical graduates who are foreign nationals. Many first entered the United States to receive graduate medical education and training as cultural exchange visitors through the J-1 cultural exchange program. Other ways for them to enter the United States include other temporary visa programs as well as permanent immigration avenues such as family- or employment-based immigration, the diversity lottery, and humanitarian relief provisions. This report focuses on those entering through the J-1 program.
Pages: 13
Date: December 9, 2004