When immigration policies shift, the ripple effects are felt across every corner of the economy.
The healthcare industry is no exception. Many hospitals and health systems rely on foreign national workers, and any significant changes to visa programs or a worker’s ability to live and work in the U.S. can have a major impact on the ways healthcare organizations operate.
While we may see some fresh perspectives and new ideas come to light as the presidential election approaches, there are at least a few changes likely coming to a number of immigration processes and programs that healthcare companies must watch out for in 2020. At Buchanan, our attorneys have decades of collective experience dealing with the intricacies of immigration law and are constantly keeping pulse of what’s happening in Washington D.C. and across the U.S.
Here are some major updates we will be keeping an eye on in 2020:
- Increase in Government Filing Fees
- Changes to the H-1B Visa Process
- Backlogs in the Permanent Residence Process
- Possible Implementation of a Currently Blocked Public Charge Regulation
- Increased Focus on Enforcement