The Trump administration is accused of slowing down the processing of visa renewal applications for foreign doctors from countries affected by the travel ban, forcing a group of physicians who have worked in the U.S. for many years to halt their practice, further exacerbating the long-standing shortage of medical staff in American hospitals. The affected doctors primarily come from 39 countries designated by Trump as posing national security risks, including Nigeria, Venezuela, and Cuba, with many having previously worked in rural and underserved areas. Multiple doctors and hospital recruitment lawyers stated that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been delaying renewal applications, making it difficult for these physicians to legally continue working after their existing visas expire. Despite efforts by lawmakers representing their districts to intervene on behalf of local hospitals, there has been no significant acceleration in the approval process.
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