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Graduate Medical Education programs that train Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) sponsored physicians on J-1 visas should begin preparing for new administrative considerations following a recent final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). While additional implementation guidance is expected from both DHS and Intealth/ECFMG, the rule introduces changes that could affect how organizations manage physician training transitions,

On September 21, 2025, a new presidential proclamation went into effect requiring a $100,000 fee for many new H-1B visa petitions filed on behalf of individuals outside the United States. Although the policy was introduced in response to concerns about misuse of the H-1B program in the tech and outsourcing sectors, it’s broad application may have far-reaching implications for the U.S. healthcare workforce, particularly Graduate Medical Education programs that rely on H-1B spo