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My relative is a bilingual med student studying overseas and is about to graduate in a month.

 

I am aware of the medical licensing steps seen here: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/orr/policy-guidance/u-s-medical-licensing-process

 

What is not mentioned is the greencard process.

 

My brother has already completed his rotations and would be interested in completing his residency in USA since he would have to wait til September to begin residency back home.

 

Has anyone gone through this process?

 

Does one do the adjustment of status first and then the medical license exam?

 

What is the timeframe to adjust?

 

or Did the hospital sponsor the visa? Which came first? The medical license exam or the sponsorship? How long did it take?

 

Thank you for your guidance in advance.

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You are unlikely to be able to get a green card for a medical residency. It is by definition a temporary training program (ie sponsorship for permanent residency doesn't make sense). Most likely is a J-1 (this is subject to a 2 year home residency, waivers are possible), you can potentially get H-1B (preferable). There are a number of online resources on how to approach this that you or your relative can search for.

 

This forum is generally for people who already have a visa to the US and are adjusting to the GC from that.

 

Put simply, the pathway for foreign medical graduates is J-1 -> work in underserved area for waiver with H-1B -> adjust to GC from that.

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This is normally a J1 visa, assuming he is able to obtain a Residency, I thought getting one is hard.

 

Nothing to do with Greencard

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3 hours ago, Yorkie62 said:

You are unlikely to be able to get a green card for a medical residency. It is by definition a temporary training program (ie sponsorship for permanent residency doesn't make sense). Most likely is a J-1 (this is subject to a 2 year home residency, waivers are possible), you can potentially get H-1B (preferable). There are a number of online resources on how to approach this that you or your relative can search for.

 

This forum is generally for people who already have a visa to the US and are adjusting to the GC from that.

 

Put simply, the pathway for foreign medical graduates is J-1 -> work in underserved area for waiver with H-1B -> adjust to GC from that.

Thank you for your insight.

 

I am a naturalized USC.  I am asking for my My brother who has had a b1/b2 visa and visited me on his breaks. I want the information in full so I can make him keep his options opened.
 

The information regarding how he can obtain a license to work in USA never mentioned anything about legal residency.

I thought in order to be able to live and work you would need a greencard.

 

With that said, I am still confused. 
 

I adjusted from my B1/B2. 
 

since he already has a visa to enter which he has used in the past to enter can he not enter do the medical licensing and then adjust? Or does he do the licensing exam, pass and then gets hired by a hospital n let them sponsor?

 

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Infopass scheduled for 10/26/21 and told 10/28/2021 Interview still on. Went to Interview. Told need to call USCIS for another infopass appointment. Emergency Infopass scheduled for 11/2/2021.

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It seems you adjust through marriage, is that his plan?

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1 minute ago, Boiler said:

It seems you adjust through marriage, is that his plan?

No!

 

his plan is to go back home and be a doctor.

 

he can petition for himself because he's a doctor.

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Greencard received June 7th 2017 (316 days)

 

 

ROC Approved in 955 Days (time affected by covid office closures)

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Biometrics - 6/18/2019 - (38 days)

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Transfer back to Vermont Center - 4/21/20 (Never received that letter but USCIS agents over the phone advises this and have no explanation as to why it was transferred nor transferred back) - (346 days)

InfoPass - 11/20/20 (to get 1 year temp I-551 Stamp in Valid Passport) - (556 days)

Case Ready to be scheduled for interview - 1/4/2021 (601 days)

Interview Scheduled on 9/22/2021 for 10/20/2021

Interview Cancelled and Noticed Ordered 9/23/21

Interview Scheduled on 9/26/2021 for 10/28/2021

Interview Cancelled and Noticed Ordered 10/4/2021

Called to get info pass to get second i-551 stamp before it expires in November, They will call back within 2 weeks to schedule infopass - 10/6/21

Infopass scheduled for 10/26/21 and told 10/28/2021 Interview still on. Went to Interview. Told need to call USCIS for another infopass appointment. Emergency Infopass scheduled for 11/2/2021.

Infopass - I-551 Stamp - 11/2/2021

Case Approved January 28 2022 (955 days)

 

 

N-400 Application

FO: Atlanta, GA

Filed N-400 Online - 3/4/2022

Biometrics Reuse - 3/4/22 (Service Center NBC)

Interview Scheduled - 9/12/22

Interview Date - 10/19/22

Decision: Decision cannot be made at this time

Application Recommended to be approved and submitted for Quality Review - 10/26/22

Oath Ceremony will be scheduled 10/26/2022

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Just now, Imani said:

No!

 

his plan is to go back home and be a doctor.

 

he can petition for himself because he's a doctor.

Going back home contradicts the need for a Greencard

 

How does he petition for himself?

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6 minutes ago, Imani said:

The information regarding how he can obtain a license to work in USA never mentioned anything about legal residency.

I thought in order to be able to live and work you would need a greencard.

 

With that said, I am still confused. 
 

I adjusted from my B1/B2. 
 

since he already has a visa to enter which he has used in the past to enter can he not enter do the medical licensing and then adjust? Or does he do the licensing exam, pass and then gets hired by a hospital n let them sponsor?

 

He will need a visa to do the clinical part of USMLE, people have done that on B1, although State does not explicitly say this is OK. If his intention is to return to his home country after, then that's fine but if he intends to use then B1 to enter the US and adjust to a GC then that's a no no.

 

After passing USMLE he can apply for residencies which may sponsor for J-1 or H-1B, these visas will enable him to enter and be present in the US for the duration of the medical residency.

 

He does not need a green card at all. GCs are for people who want to be permanent residents of the US.

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11/04/21 - Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

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1 minute ago, Yorkie62 said:

He will need a visa to do the clinical part of USMLE, people have done that on B1, although State does not explicitly say this is OK. If his intention is to return to his home country after, then that's fine but if he intends to use then B1 to enter the US and adjust to a GC then that's a no no.

 

After passing USMLE he can apply for residencies which may sponsor for J-1 or H-1B, these visas will enable him to enter and be present in the US for the duration of the medical residency.

 

He does not need a green card at all. GCs are for people who want to be permanent residents of the US.

Ahh ok. Got it. Thank you.

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Transfer back to Vermont Center - 4/21/20 (Never received that letter but USCIS agents over the phone advises this and have no explanation as to why it was transferred nor transferred back) - (346 days)

InfoPass - 11/20/20 (to get 1 year temp I-551 Stamp in Valid Passport) - (556 days)

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Called to get info pass to get second i-551 stamp before it expires in November, They will call back within 2 weeks to schedule infopass - 10/6/21

Infopass scheduled for 10/26/21 and told 10/28/2021 Interview still on. Went to Interview. Told need to call USCIS for another infopass appointment. Emergency Infopass scheduled for 11/2/2021.

Infopass - I-551 Stamp - 11/2/2021

Case Approved January 28 2022 (955 days)

 

 

N-400 Application

FO: Atlanta, GA

Filed N-400 Online - 3/4/2022

Biometrics Reuse - 3/4/22 (Service Center NBC)

Interview Scheduled - 9/12/22

Interview Date - 10/19/22

Decision: Decision cannot be made at this time

Application Recommended to be approved and submitted for Quality Review - 10/26/22

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12 minutes ago, Imani said:

Ahh ok. Got it. Thank you.

But I will emphasize since there was confusion about needing a green card. If his intention is to return to his country after, then the green card is not relevant here and he shouldn't mention it at all during the visa/entry processes, it could jeopardize his application.

 

And the hospital or affiliated university will deal with the J-1 or H-1B for him. He will have to supply documentation and maybe go to the embassy for an interview, but they will have an international office that has expertise on what to do.

 

 

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09/15/21 - Sent packet via USPS to Chicago lockbox

09/22/21 - Priority date

09/26/21 - Text/email confirmation of receipt by USCIS

09/28/21 - Checks cashed by USCIS

09/30/21 - Received I-797C for I-485, I-765, I-131 and I-130 in mail

10/09/21 - USCIS online account updates to schedule biometrics

11/01/21 - Biometrics appointment (Brooklyn, NY)

11/04/21 - Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

02/14/22 - I-765 Expedite requested

02/24/22 - Expedite evidence sent

03/23/22 - EAD arrived in mail

05/06/22 - AP approved (expedited)

01/03/23 - RFE for I-693, case transferred to Boise, ID office

01/17/23 - I-485 approved

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7 minutes ago, Yorkie62 said:

But I will emphasize since there was confusion about needing a green card. If his intention is to return to his country after, then the green card is not relevant here and he shouldn't mention it at all during the visa/entry processes, it could jeopardize his application.

 

And the hospital or affiliated university will deal with the J-1 or H-1B for him. He will have to supply documentation and maybe go to the embassy for an interview, but they will have an international office that has expertise on what to do.

 

 

I'm gathering the information so that I can be able to try and persuade him in keeping his options opened. 

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Interview May 30th 2017 (308 days) 

Case Approved May 30th 2017 (308 days)

Greencard received June 7th 2017 (316 days)

 

 

ROC Approved in 955 Days (time affected by covid office closures)

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Sent Package - 5/11/2019 - (0 days)

NOA Date - 5/14/2019  - (3 days) Conditional Greencard with ext expiration date 11/30/2020

Biometrics - 6/18/2019 - (38 days)

Transfer to NBC - 4/20/20 - (345 days)

Transfer back to Vermont Center - 4/21/20 (Never received that letter but USCIS agents over the phone advises this and have no explanation as to why it was transferred nor transferred back) - (346 days)

InfoPass - 11/20/20 (to get 1 year temp I-551 Stamp in Valid Passport) - (556 days)

Case Ready to be scheduled for interview - 1/4/2021 (601 days)

Interview Scheduled on 9/22/2021 for 10/20/2021

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Interview Scheduled on 9/26/2021 for 10/28/2021

Interview Cancelled and Noticed Ordered 10/4/2021

Called to get info pass to get second i-551 stamp before it expires in November, They will call back within 2 weeks to schedule infopass - 10/6/21

Infopass scheduled for 10/26/21 and told 10/28/2021 Interview still on. Went to Interview. Told need to call USCIS for another infopass appointment. Emergency Infopass scheduled for 11/2/2021.

Infopass - I-551 Stamp - 11/2/2021

Case Approved January 28 2022 (955 days)

 

 

N-400 Application

FO: Atlanta, GA

Filed N-400 Online - 3/4/2022

Biometrics Reuse - 3/4/22 (Service Center NBC)

Interview Scheduled - 9/12/22

Interview Date - 10/19/22

Decision: Decision cannot be made at this time

Application Recommended to be approved and submitted for Quality Review - 10/26/22

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53 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Going back home contradicts the need for a Greencard

 

How does he petition for himself?

The i-140 is what he can use to petition for himself.. or the hospital. 
 

n like I've mentioned before it's his plan to go home.

 

I want to be equipped with all the knowledge so I can pitch the idea of coming here and keeping his options opened.  I know nothing about this so I come to vj.

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Sent Package July 26th 2016

EAD approved in (87 days)

Received EAD Combo Card (101 days)

Interview May 30th 2017 (308 days) 

Case Approved May 30th 2017 (308 days)

Greencard received June 7th 2017 (316 days)

 

 

ROC Approved in 955 Days (time affected by covid office closures)

Spoiler

 

Sent Package - 5/11/2019 - (0 days)

NOA Date - 5/14/2019  - (3 days) Conditional Greencard with ext expiration date 11/30/2020

Biometrics - 6/18/2019 - (38 days)

Transfer to NBC - 4/20/20 - (345 days)

Transfer back to Vermont Center - 4/21/20 (Never received that letter but USCIS agents over the phone advises this and have no explanation as to why it was transferred nor transferred back) - (346 days)

InfoPass - 11/20/20 (to get 1 year temp I-551 Stamp in Valid Passport) - (556 days)

Case Ready to be scheduled for interview - 1/4/2021 (601 days)

Interview Scheduled on 9/22/2021 for 10/20/2021

Interview Cancelled and Noticed Ordered 9/23/21

Interview Scheduled on 9/26/2021 for 10/28/2021

Interview Cancelled and Noticed Ordered 10/4/2021

Called to get info pass to get second i-551 stamp before it expires in November, They will call back within 2 weeks to schedule infopass - 10/6/21

Infopass scheduled for 10/26/21 and told 10/28/2021 Interview still on. Went to Interview. Told need to call USCIS for another infopass appointment. Emergency Infopass scheduled for 11/2/2021.

Infopass - I-551 Stamp - 11/2/2021

Case Approved January 28 2022 (955 days)

 

 

N-400 Application

FO: Atlanta, GA

Filed N-400 Online - 3/4/2022

Biometrics Reuse - 3/4/22 (Service Center NBC)

Interview Scheduled - 9/12/22

Interview Date - 10/19/22

Decision: Decision cannot be made at this time

Application Recommended to be approved and submitted for Quality Review - 10/26/22

Oath Ceremony will be scheduled 10/26/2022

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Checked online Oath Ceremony is - 11/18/2022

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On 12/31/2022 at 2:20 PM, Imani said:

No!

 

his plan is to go back home and be a doctor.

 

he can petition for himself because he's a doctor.

He cannot petition for himself for a GC.   Where did you get that idea?!

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