Page 1 of 1: FAQ: Some US visa answers for IMG

Dr. A · Credits: 292 My Scrapbook

1. With j1 img is obligated to return to his country after completing his residency program. Is it possible to change J1 visa , during residency program , to the other tipe of visas or some other residency status ?

Not during your residency. Following training, include fellowship here, you will need to find an employer who will sponsor you for permanent residency or your green card (which are now pink). But it is following the training. You should start looking for the waiver position about half way through your training, giving about 18 months to 2 years to complete the paperwork process.

You are correct, with H1b, the visa holder has no obligation of returning to your home country. You still have to find an employer who will sponsor the change of the H1B to the green card - don't assume that it will the hospital that gives you the H visa. The hospital that I work for will sponsor an H1B visa, but will not sponsor to change it to permanent residency. Also, you should know that most fellowships will not sponsor an H1B visa - so if you want to subspecialize, you would be better off getting your J1 visa and looking for a waiver prior to finishing your fellowship.

2. What requirements should the img satisfy in order to obtain this visa ( I know that he has to have all three usmle test) ?

To obtain a H1B visa, you must have USMLE Steps 1, 2 and 3. You must have current ECFMG certification. And you must have the training license for the state that you will be working in. And you must have all this in your hands prior to submitting a complete application.

3. When does this visa expires?

You can remain in H1B status for a maximum of six years.

4. Is it difficult to change this visa later to permanent resident status ?

Not if you find an employer willing to sponsor you.

5. How large are costs of issuing this visa for Img ?

The J1 visa will cost you about $130 dollars. This doesn't count the cost of the exams and the CSA. The H1B doesn't cost as much - but most programs will strongly encourage you to pay for the premium processing. And it does work. And, a little known fact, it is written into the rules of the H1B visa, that the employer must pay for the fees for this visa.

tona · Credits: 1942 Preparing for: USMLE Step 1 My Scrapbook

hi,
that ws a goldmine of critical info! thx a lot. i heard that the rejection rate for j1 is very high...so most people hve advised me to go for h1b visa...is it so? frankly i personally wld "ve no probs wth a j1 "cuz at this time JUST getting a residency wld be good enough 4 me. but i "ve also heard that, the chance of getting a residency is also much better if we "ve a h1b compared to j1("cuz step 1 passing is reqd then). is it true tht 4 landing up wth a good residency prog step 3 passing/h1b is essential/advisable?
wld be grateful for your reply.

dsha · Credits: 3173 Preparing for: USMLE Step 1 My Scrapbook

chief738 · Credits: 159 My Scrapbook

Dear , my h1 visa has been approved last month but have not got my clearance back yet . My residency is going to start on 23rd june. I am much tense now. Can you give me any advice regarding speeding up the clearance process.

tinkerbell · Credits: 8554 Preparing for: USMLE Jobs My Scrapbook

thanks dsha...my concepts are a bit clearer now after reading your post

aldocpk · Credits: 412 Preparing for: USMLE Step 1 My Scrapbook

hi im a new bie hope u guys answer im here on a visit visa and considering changing to kaplan sponsored i-20 is it a gud idea or not i havent given my steps and hav parents here and plan to appear in step 2 cs in dec

thank u

henry2006 · Credits: 668 Preparing for: Canada My Scrapbook

hey can we get residancy in surgery(orthopedics)or radio or even oncology on h1b visa sponser???n having sponser in us is plus point or it doesnt matter??????????

henry2006 · Credits: 668 Preparing for: Canada My Scrapbook

hey can we get residancy in surgery(orthopedics)or radio or even oncology on h1b visa sponser???n having sponser in us is plus point or it doesnt matter??????????

henry2006 · Credits: 668 Preparing for: Canada My Scrapbook

hey can we get residancy in surgery(orthopedics)or radio or even oncology on h1b visa sponser???n having sponser in us is plus point or it doesnt matter??????????

tanmay568 · Credits: 125 Preparing for: USMLE Step 1 My Scrapbook

hi friends

new on this site.

someone please write about the pathway of USMLE i mean how steps are
given and how J1 visa is obtained and after which step residency starts?.......

malihashiraz · Credits: 587 My Scrapbook

somebody plz tell me how to change my username in RXPG

guest78 · Credits: 164 Preparing for: NZREX My Scrapbook

which one is better,onexamination or pastest? for MRCP part 1?

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