New law for Veteran Affairs to hire health professionals on H1B visas

A legislation aiming at hiring foreign healthcare professionals on H-1B visas to help the United States Department of Veteran Affairs meet the medical needs of people has been introduced.

The Expanding Health Care Providers for Veterans Act’ was introduced by Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Delia Ramirez on Wednesday.

If signed into a law, the legislation would make it easier for VA (veteran affairs) and State Veterans Homes to hire foreign employees on H1-B visas when they cannot find a suitable applicant in the United States.