Resume visa interviews for healthcare residents, ensure public safety

To: Sen. Hagerty, Sen. Blackburn, Rep. Cohen

From: A verified voter in Memphis, TN

June 12

The suspension of visa interview appointments gravely impacts international medical residents training in the United States. Approximately one quarter of medical residents nationwide hold J visas. If the State Department does not immediately resume scheduling visa interviews, healthcare facilities across the country risk facing dire staffing shortages as residents are unable to begin or continue their training programs. The presence of international medical residents is critical to providing quality care and sufficient medical services for all Americans. Failure to act swiftly jeopardizes public health and safety, as patients in the US may have longer wait times in emergency rooms and delays in making doctors' appointments. The economic impact of these students is also important to tuition-driven schools. Annually, over $1 billion comes from F, M, and J students and schools.

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