Can I match to IM with asylum status?

[zz45]

Hi everyone, I have a tricky question. I am an IMG and I may need to seek asylum status soon as I can't return to my country but I am afraid that it might hurt me in the match next year (I will be an asylee and not yet a permanent resident). A friend told me that he tried to match two years in a row and failed. When he asked one PD the reason, he replied that they purposely do not take asylees/refugees (the reasons were unclear to me). Does anyone know about this? I am interested in matching to a decent program, preferably in the New York area, but, of course, I will be happy to match anywhere decent...

Any info would be really appreciated Thanks and best!

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[Syncity]

Hi everyone, I have a tricky question. I am an IMG and I may need to seek asylum status soon as I can't return to my country but I am afraid that it might hurt me in the match next year (I will be an asylee and not yet a permanent resident). A friend told me that he tried to match two years in a row and failed. When he asked one PD the reason, he replied that they purposely do not take asylees/refugees (the reasons were unclear to me). Does anyone know about this? I am interested in matching to a decent program, preferably in the New York area, but, of course, I will be happy to match anywhere decent...

Any info would be really appreciated Thanks and best!

What about a J1 visa?

I sympathise with your quandary, but I'd imagine PDs would be quite reluctant to deal with the kaleidoscope of issues that come with asylum status. Your best bet definitely entails getting a J1 visa - appeal to embassy, etc.

 

[zz45]

Thanks so much for your reply! What do you mean by the 'issues that come with asylum status?' forgive my ignorance, but this is all totally new to me.