HR 7118 · 96th Congress · Immigration

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the admission of certain aliens for graduate medical education or training programs.

Introduced 1980-04-22· Sponsored by Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1980-04-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive the requirement that an alien graduate of a foreign medical school must pass the National Board of Medical Examiners examination for admission as an immigrant or nonimmigrant exchange visitor if such alien was permanently licensed to practice medicine in a State, and was practicing on January 9, 1977. Provides that such an alien's stay shall be for the time typically required to complete the designated course of medical study (presently two years with a one year extension). Makes such provision applicable to aliens entering the United States as exchange visitors on or after January 10, 1978. Permits such an alien to change his/her designated course of medical study upon approval of the Director of the International Communication Agency once within two years after entry or acquisition of exchange visitor status (presently must continue course of education under which admitted to the United States). Extends the waiver authority regarding such aliens from December 31, 1980, to December 31, 1982 (with a discretionary one year extension for programs which have substantially reduced their reliance on such aliens). Directs that the Secre…

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