Trump exempts these individuals from H1-B visas, saving them from the hefty fees; they have connections to US villages.

News Topical, Digital Desk : US President Donald Trump's new H-1B visa policy has shaken the world. The tech industry was already reeling from the decision to impose a hefty fee of $100,000 (approximately Rs 8.4 million) on high-skilled foreign workers, but now the White House has added a surprising twist: doctors may be exempt.

This exemption could prove to be a major relief amid the severe shortage of doctors in rural America, where foreign medical graduates are saving lives.

The Trump administration's move not only rattled companies but also worried the medical field. However, White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers clarified in a statement to Bloomberg News that President Trump's proclamation provides for "potential exemptions," which could include physicians and medical residents.

'Exemption possible in national interest'

The executive order, signed in Trump's final week, clearly states that the $100,000 fee can be waived if the US Homeland Security Secretary determines that it is in the "national interest" for an individual, company, or industry to hire the workers. "Ultimately, the Trump administration relies on the language of the proclamation," Rogers said.

The clarification came after concerns from medical bodies, which are already grappling with a shortage of doctors in rural areas.

Major organizations like the American Medical Association have warned that these fees will deter international medical graduates from coming to the United States, potentially crippling rural healthcare systems. Medical professionals say foreign doctors are the backbone of American hospitals, especially where there is a severe shortage of local providers.

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