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H-1B holders can take long-term medical leave without risking status
H-1B workers may legally take long-term medical leave if approved and documented per company or FMLA rules, ensuring lawful status…
Express Entry: Canada invites 500 healthcare workers for residency
Canada’s May 2, 2025 Express Entry draw prioritized healthcare and social services, requiring a high 510 CRS minimum. Only 500…
Medical visa suspension follows attack by Pakistan-linked militants in India
After India’s medical visa suspension post-Pahalgam attack, Pakistani patients faced expulsion by April 29, 2025, under strict new laws. No…
Immigrants are vital to Canada’s healthcare system
Canada’s healthcare depends on immigrants, who represent up to 61% in some roles. They alleviate staff shortages, boost cultural competence,…
Fear of Deportation Keeps Many Immigrants from Seeking Medical Care
Fear of deportation discourages immigrants—undocumented, legal residents, and citizens in mixed-status families—from seeking medical care, leading to untreated illnesses, community-wide…
Canadian immigration policies urged to welcome US healthcare pros
Canada urgently needs doctors and nurses, with 6.5 million people lacking regular care. Immigration and credentialing barriers hinder U.S. healthcare…
Finland changes rules for foreign berry pickers to protect workers
Finland’s 2025 reforms require non-EU berry pickers to have valid work permits and healthcare approval before arrival. These measures protect…
How Long Before a Permanent Visa is Approved After Medical Check in Australia?
The time to receive a permanent visa after a medical examination in Australia varies depending on visa type, application complexity,…