The United States of America has asked medical professionals wishing to work in America to apply for a work visa at the nearest US Embassy.
The country said this is part of measures to strengthen the health system to contain the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
The government in a statement published on www.travel.state.gov on Friday urged foreign medical professionals already in the US to consult with their sponsors to extend their programmes.
“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.
“For those foreign medical professionals already in the United States:
“J-1 Alien Physicians (medical residents) may consult with their programme sponsor, ECFMG, to extend their programmes 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.”
It noted that the expiration date on a US visa did not determine how long one can be in the United States.
The US has become the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic with over 85,000 cases.
