The duration of this visa is three years, with no extension. Congress in 1999, created this new H-1C classification for 500 nurses per fiscal year. Health facilities must file a labor attestation with DOL (Department of Labor) confirming a history of unsuccessful recruitment. The program has become restricted to 14 large hospitals in health professional shortage areas.

1. 8 USC §1101 (a)(15)(H)(i)(c). [INA § 101]