Healthcare
Essential information on health insurance requirements for visas, accessing medical services abroad, and healthcare systems in different countries.
Express Entry Draw #379: 3,500 Healthcare and Social Services ITAs
Express Entry Draw #379 on November 14, 2025 invited 3,500 healthcare and social services candidates with a CRS cut‑off of 462. The targeted selection covered 35 occupations and used a…
Immigrate to Canada as an Occupational Therapist: A Practical Guide
2025 Express Entry healthcare draws highlight Occupational Therapy, enabling internationally educated therapists to seek permanent residence while pursuing…
Refugee Dentists Gain Easier Path to UK Registration and Practice
From April 2025, refugee dentists get a two-week head start on ORE bookings and up to two attempts…
Doctor Shortages Persist as Trump’s Policies Hinder Foreign Physicians
A September 19, 2025 proclamation added a $100,000 surcharge to H-1B petitions while Project Firewall increases enforcement. Hospitals…
France Has 18% Immigrant Doctors, with Growth and Regional Patterns
France’s 2024 EVC admitted over 3,800 non-EU doctors, raising immigrant physician share to 18%. They ease shortages in…
Understanding the SSA, SSN, and Employee Benefits in the U.S.
The SSA issues SSNs that link wages to retirement, disability, and survivor benefits and support immigration checks. F-1…
Applying for an SSN as an F-1 Student or H-1B Worker
F-1 students (with CPT/OPT or on-campus jobs) and H-1B employees must apply in person with Form SS-5 and…
LDH Confirms Measles Case at MSY Airport, Public Health Guidance
A confirmed measles case at MSY airport triggered an investigation and contact tracing. Travelers and airport workers should…
Missouri Refugees Face SNAP Loss Under 2025 Federal Policy Changes
After the One Big Beautiful Bill took effect in July 2025, Missouri will stop issuing SNAP to most…
Legal Immigrants Lose ACA Help, Endangering Insurance Markets
The July 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act reduces federal health benefits for many lawfully present immigrants in…