2025 Budget Reconciliation may cut health coverage for immigrant families
Sweeping changes in the 2025 Budget Reconciliation could eliminate affordable health coverage for over a million immigrants and…
California Governor Halts Medi-Cal for Low-Income Immigrants
Governor Newsom plans to halt new Medi-Cal enrollment for undocumented adults in 2026 and impose monthly $100 premiums…
Russia adds 2,000 medical school seats for Indian students
Russia raised its medical school seats for Indian students to 10,000 yearly, offering affordable, accredited education. Degrees are…
Enforcement Directorate raids Kolkata in NRI Quota Medical Admission Scam
The Enforcement Directorate uncovered a major NRI Quota Medical Admission Scam via Kolkata raids, exposing fake NRI certification…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
India Limits Medical Visas for Bangladesh, Creating Space for China
India's stricter medical visa policy has impacted Bangladeshi nationals seeking affordable healthcare, pushing many to consider alternatives like…
Immigration’s Quiet Role in Strengthening the Healthcare Workforce
Immigration plays a vital role in addressing the U.S. healthcare workforce crisis caused by staff shortages, burnout, and…