This rule specifies the organizations already authorized to issue health care workers certificates, and sets up procedures for authorizing additional organizations, including an appeals process in the event that requests for authorization are denied. In addition, this rule proposes to add the requirement that all nonimmigrants coming to the United States for the primary purpose of labor as health care workers, including those seeking a change of status, be required to submit a health care worker certification. Previously, the Service had implemented health care worker certification requirements through three interim regulations. This proposed rule expands on those three interim rules and allows for a comment period. Finally, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (Service) proposes amendments to a previously created form that will allow organizations to formally seek authorization to issue certificates to health care workers in a uniform manner. Publication of this proposed rule will ensure more uniformity in the adjudication of petitions and admissibility determinations for aliens seeking to enter the United States to engage in labor as health care workers.
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