VSC Adjudications of NIW for Physicians
Maggio & Katter, P.C.
Eleven Dupont Circle, N.W. Suite 775
Washington, DC 20036
Dear Mr. Maggio:
I am in receipt of your letter, dated November 13, concerning Vermont Service Center’s adjudication of “national interest” waivers on behalf of physicians working in medically underserved areas of the United States. As you are aware, the Office of Examinations has recently decided that, until further notice, in the interest of consistency, the Service Centers should continue their past practice of favorably adjudicating most national interest waivers for physicians who will be practicing in medically underserved areas of the United States.
In your letter, you request a copy of any written notification from Headquarters to the Service Centers of this decision. Notification of the decision of the Office of Examinations has been communicated to the Vermont Service Center. There is currently nothing in writing from Headquarters. If you have any concerns about a Service Center’s adjudication of national interest waivers for physicians who will be practicing in medically underserved areas, please bring them to my attention.
Sincerely,Michael W. Straus
Acting Chief, Immigrant Branch
Adjudications