ASH Signs onto Joint Letter to DHS on Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions

In a September 23, 2026, letter, a coalition including the American Society of Hematology urges DHS to establish a permanent national medical interest exemption for physicians and dentists from H-1B-related fees and restrictions, warning that the proposed $103,265 fee for cap-subject petitions would worsen workforce shortages and jeopardize care, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The coalition also calls for more efficient visa processing, fewer administrative barriers for medical professionals and trainees, and durable legislative solutions to support recruitment and retention.