Healthcare
Health insurance requirements for visa applications, travel medical insurance comparisons, and guides to accessing healthcare systems as an immigrant in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, and Europe.
Federal visa rules threaten physician training; hospitals warn of impacts
A 2025 proposal would limit F and J visas to four years and add a $100,000 H-1B employer fee, risking disruptions to residency training and reducing IMG hiring, especially in…
Ending immigration programs risks healthcare and long-term care
2025 policy changes—state rollbacks plus the WFTCA—restrict health coverage and immigration paths for many non-citizens. Over one million…
Connecticut Undocumented Health Care Spending Near $41M as of 2025
Connecticut spends about $41 million yearly on state-funded coverage for undocumented children and postpartum women, covering 15,600 children…
U.S. Shutdown 2025: Trump’s Threats, Visa Delays, and Student Impacts
A partial shutdown began October 1, 2025, after missed appropriations. Trump’s threats raise chances of a prolonged stoppage,…
H-1B 2026 Lottery: What the $100,000 Fee Means for Employers
From Sept 21, 2025, any new H-1B petition filed must include a $100,000 fee; FY2026 registration and lottery…
ICE releases Ohio hospital chaplain as detention remains unclear
After asylum revocation on June 3, 2025, Ayman Soliman was detained by ICE on July 9 and held…
Continuity of Care for Chronic Conditions During US-India Transition
Plan early to preserve continuity of care when moving healthcare from the U.S. to India: compile records, book…
Essential preventive health screenings to complete before leaving US
Before moving abroad, complete an annual physical and necessary preventive screenings—cancer, infectious diseases, vision, dental, bone, and mental…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Threatens U.S. Doctor Shortage
A new one-time $100,000 fee on H‑1B petitions starting September 21, 2025 threatens hiring of international medical graduates,…
Best Health Insurance for Indian Returnees with US-Treated Conditions
Returnees favor policies with lifetime renewability and 2–4 year waiting provisions for pre-existing conditions. Niva Bupa, Star Health,…