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  • Immigration For IMGs: A Step by Step Guide

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    http://www.shusterman.com This presentation discusses how foreign-born physicians can get visa train in the US. Schedule a legal consultation (by Skype, telephone or in person) at http://shusterman.com/schedule-immigration-consultation.html He discusses the visa options for foreign-trained doctors who wish to practice medicine in the US. The 2 most common options are: 1) J Visas - Once an IMG has passed USMLE, Parts I and II, and matches with a medical residency program, he obtains a DS-2019 form from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and either changes his status to J-1 in the US or goes abroad to get a J-1 visa. This subjects him to the 2-year home residency requirement. 2) H-1B Visa - Physicians who have passed all 3 parts of the USMLE and have matched with an employer who agrees to sponsor them for an H-1B visa may do so to avoid having to apply for a J waiver down the road. Most residency programs are "cap-exempt" so the physician does not have to worry about the numerical caps on H-1B petitions. These days, over 80% of IMGs and Canadian physicians use J visas to do their medical residencies and fellowships. This is because many training programs do not sponsor physicians for H-1B visas. Also, since H-1B residents/fellows are limited to 6 years of training, getting a J visa is often a more practical alternative. Our law firm has helped thousands of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) obtain J and H-1B visas as well as J waivers and permanent residence in the US over the past 30 years. See our Physicians Immigration Guide at http://shusterman.com/physiciansusimmigration.html

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    http://www.shusterman.com This presentation discusses how foreign-born physicians can get visa train in the US. Schedule a legal consultation (by Skype, telephone or in person) at http://shusterman.com/schedule-immigration-consultation.html He discusses the visa options for foreign-trained doctors who wish to practice medicine in the US. The 2 most common options are: 1) J Visas - Once an IMG has passed USMLE, Parts I and II, and matches with a medical residency program, he obtains a DS-2019 form from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and either changes his status to J-1 in the US or goes abroad to get a J-1 visa. This subjects him to the 2-year home residency requirement. 2) H-1B Visa - Physicians who have passed all 3 parts of the USMLE and have matched with an employer who agrees to sponsor them for an H-1B visa may do so to avoid having to apply for a J waiver down the road. Most residency programs are "cap-exempt" so the physician does not have to worry about the numerical caps on H-1B petitions. These days, over 80% of IMGs and Canadian physicians use J visas to do their medical residencies and fellowships. This is because many training programs do not sponsor physicians for H-1B visas. Also, since H-1B residents/fellows are limited to 6 years of training, getting a J visa is often a more practical alternative. Our law firm has helped thousands of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) obtain J and H-1B visas as well as J waivers and permanent residence in the US over the past 30 years. See our Physicians Immigration Guide at http://shusterman.com/physiciansusimmigration.html

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    Immigration For IMGs: A Step by Step Guide

    Transféré par

    Carl Shusterman
    http://www.shusterman.com This presentation discusses how foreign-born physicians can get visa train in the US. Schedule a legal consultation (by Skype, telephone or in person) at http://shusterman.com/schedule-immigration-consultation.html He discusses the visa options for foreign-trained doctors who wish to practice medicine in the US. The 2 most common options are: 1) J Visas - Once an IMG has passed USMLE, Parts I and II, and matches with a medical residency program, he obtains a DS-2019 form from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and either changes his status to J-1 in the US or goes abroad to get a J-1 visa. This subjects him to the 2-year home residency requirement. 2) H-1B Visa - Physicians who have passed all 3 parts of the USMLE and have matched with an employer who agrees to sponsor them for an H-1B visa may do so to avoid having to apply for a J waiver down the road. Most residency programs are "cap-exempt" so the physician does not have to worry about the numerical caps on H-1B petitions. These days, over 80% of IMGs and Canadian physicians use J visas to do their medical residencies and fellowships. This is because many training programs do not sponsor physicians for H-1B visas. Also, since H-1B residents/fellows are limited to 6 years of training, getting a J visa is often a more practical alternative. Our law firm has helped thousands of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) obtain J and H-1B visas as well as J waivers and permanent residence in the US over the past 30 years. See our Physicians Immigration Guide at http://shusterman.com/physiciansusimmigration.html

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    Immigration for IMGs

    A Step by Step Guide


    Immigration Attorney Carl Shusterman
    Los Angeles, CA

    Visa Options For Residents & Fellows

    J Status
    H-1B Status
    Permanent Residence

    and Other Options

    Courtesy of the

    Law Offices of Carl


    Shusterman

    Medical Residency/Fellowship
    on J-1 Status

    Passage of USMLE,

    Parts I and II
    Acceptance to Program
    Form DS-2019
    Apply for Change of
    Status in US or for J
    Visa Abroad

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    Law Offices of Carl


    Shusterman

    Consequences of J Status for IMGs

    2-Year Home Residency

    Requirement

    Must return to Country of


    Nationality or Last Residence for
    2 years before obtaining H or L
    visa or Green Card

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    Law Offices of Carl


    Shusterman

    Medical Residency/Fellowship
    on H-1B Status

    Passage of USMLE, Parts I, II & III


    Acceptance to Residency Program
    H-1B Petition

    Courtesy of the

    Law Offices of Carl


    Shusterman

    How to Obtain a J Waiver


    Persecution
    Exceptional Hardship
    To USC/LPR Spouse
    To USC/LPR Child (under
    21 & unmarried)
    Interested

    Governmental Agency
    (IGA)

    Courtesy of the

    Law Offices of Carl


    Shusterman

    J Waiver Through
    Exceptional Hardship

    Procedure

    Submit Application to CIS


    Exceptional hardship?
    State Department Review

    Benefits

    No three-year commitment
    No HPSA/MUA/MUP/VA

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    Law Offices of Carl


    Shusterman

    J Waivers: Interested
    Governmental Agencies

    Federal Agencies
    ARC
    VA
    HHS
    DRA
    Conrad State

    Programs
    Courtesy of the

    Law Offices of Carl


    Shusterman

    Procedure For Clinical


    IGA Waivers

    Job Offer in HPSA/MUA/MUP/VA


    Recommendation From IGA
    State Department
    Check

    Status Online

    Approval From USCIS


    Change of Status to H-1B

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    Law Offices of Carl


    Shusterman

    J Waiver Requirements
    Work as H-1B for 3 Yrs

    in HPSA/MUA/MUP/VA

    Change of

    Employment
    When to Apply for
    Permanent Residence

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    Law Offices of Carl


    Shusterman

    Extraordinary Ability (O-1) Status

    Extraordinary Ability

    Petition must include:

    Written contract
    Major prize/award or
    Meet 3 of 8 factors

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    Law Offices of Carl


    Shusterman

    Permanent Residence
    Employment Options

    PERM
    National Interest

    Waiver

    Courtesy of the

    Law Offices of Carl


    Shusterman

    The Law (1999)


    The Regulations (2000)
    The Lawsuit (2005)

    Obtaining Permanent
    Residence Through PERM

    PERM
    Visa Petition (I-140)
    Application for

    Adjustment Of Status
    (I-485)
    Concurrent Filing
    Consular Processing
    Courtesy of the

    Law Offices of Carl


    Shusterman

    Obtaining Permanent Residence


    Through National Interest Waiver

    Submit I-140 to USCIS


    5-year Commitment
    Change of Employment
    Submit I-485 to USCIS
    Concurrent Filing
    Work/Travel Permits for

    MD/Spouse/Children

    Courtesy of the

    Law Offices of Carl


    Shusterman

    Permanent Residence
    Other Options

    Through EB-5 Investment


    Through Family Categories

    Through Spouse
    Through Parents
    Through Siblings
    Through Adult Children

    Through Visa Lottery


    Through Spouses Job

    Courtesy of the

    Law Offices of Carl


    Shusterman

    Immigration Reform Bill in Congress


    Would make the Conrad 30 program permanent
    Would make J status dual intent
    Would exempt spouse/children from 2-year rule
    Would make it easier for H-1B MDs to change jobs
    Would eliminate per-country quotas
    Would provide a faster route for green cards to

    physicians and their families


    Courtesy of the

    Law Offices of Carl


    Shusterman

    Finding IMG Resources Online


    http://shusterman.com

    We Link to

    Courtesy of the

    Law Offices of Carl


    Shusterman

    Governmental Sites
    Conrad 30 Programs
    HPSA/MUA List
    ECFMG/USMLE
    Job Opportunities

    How to Keep Current


    Physicians
    Immigration Guide
    Social Media

    Courtesy of the

    Law Offices of Carl


    Shusterman

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