To date, six states have issued executive orders to address health care shortages arising from the COVID-19 crisis by adjusting licensing requirements to allow internationally trained health care professionals to practice on a temporary basis.

The application process guides below provide context and guidance navigating state portals and offer additional state-specific information:

• Colorado Application Process Guide
• Massachusetts Application Process Guide 
• Michigan Application Process Guide
• Nevada Application Process Guide
• New Jersey Application Process Guide
• New York Application Process Guide

For more information, check out IMPRINT’s policy page Opening Pathways for Immigrant and Refugee Health Professionals