The U. S. has called on doctors, nurses and other medical professionals across the world who want to work for America in combatting the deadly Coronavirus, asking them to apply for work visas.
This was made known via a statement released by the government on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website www.travel.state.gov, adding that foreign medicals who are in the State already can also apply for an extension of their stay.
“We encourage medical professionals with an approved U.S. non-immigrant or immigrant visa petition (I-129, I-140, or similar) or a certificate of eligibility in an approved exchange visitor program (DS-2019), particularly those working to treat or mitigate the effects of COVID-19, to review the website of their nearest embassy or consulate for procedures to request a visa appointment. For those foreign medical professionals already in the United States:
J-1 Alien Physicians (medical residents) may consult with their program sponsor, ECFMG, to extend their programs in the United States. Read also: Coronavirus: Fayemi Tests Negative Generally, a J-1 program for a foreign medical resident can be extended one year at a time for up to seven years. Note that the expiration date on a U.S. visa does not determine how long one can be in the United States. The way to confirm one’s required departure date is here: https://i94.cbp .dhs.gov/I94/#/home. Those who need to extend their stay or adjust their visa status must apply with USCIS. Their website is here: https:// www.uscis.gov/visit-united-states/extend-your-stay“, the statement reads.
United States Calls For Medical Professionals Around The World
