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View all postsWhat Are the Biggest US Immigration Mistakes Made by Physicians?
By Eric Brown - October 16, 2018
The United States is a popular destination for physicians, thanks to its advanced healthcare system as well as an extremely high demand for medical professionals. Despite the shortage of trained and qualified physicians in the country, however, it isn’t easy for foreign medical school graduates to make it through the United States immigration system. Here are 10 common mistakes made by physicians while immigrating to the U.S., and some tips on avoiding them...
Memorandum and Information on Physician Immigration: J-1 Waiver and H-1B Visas
By Sid Chary, Esq. - October 26, 2017
Physicians that are participating in U.S. medical school residency programs but have graduated from medical school abroad are generally known as Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs). FMGs come to the U.S.
H-1B Visas for International Medical Graduates
By Christiana Davis, MD - November 8, 2016
Millions of Americans live in medically underserved areas. Many, if not all states face physician shortages. Recruiting and retaining physicians is important in filling that need. Currently, one quarter
Immigration Options and Services for International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
By Ayesha Khan, MD - March 13, 2015
The USA can be compared to Disney World, especially for International Medical Graduates (IMGs), because “here, dreams come true.” It is not astonishing that US medical hospitals and residency programs