The United States
has asked medical professionals around the world who want to work in America to
reach out for visa appointment.
On Thursday, the
United States overtook China as the country with the highest number of novel
coronavirus patients anywhere in the world.
To further tame the
spread of the virus and treatment of those infected, the US is calling out to
medical professionals to apply to work in the North American country.
“We encourage
medical professionals seeking to work in the United States on a work or
exchange visitor, particularly those working to treat or mitigate the effects
of COVID-19, to reach out to the nearest embassy or consulate to request a visa
appointment,” the statement read.
The US is also
extending visas for medical professionals in the country.
“For those foreign
medical professionals already in the United States: J-1 Alien Physicians
(medical residents) may consult with their program sponsor, ECFMG, to extend
their programs in the United States.
“Generally, a J-1
program for a foreign medical resident can be extended one year at a time for
up to seven years.
Note that the
expiration date on a U.S. visa does not determine how long one can be in the
United States.”
According to various
sources, 77 percent of black doctors in the US are Nigerians.
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