Can International students practice in the US? If so which states?

[kazungnuts]

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Hi,
Are international students who attend US pharmacy schools required to have U.S. citizenship before practice in the U.S.? I know some states have requirements. I want to know particularly about California and New York. I'd appreciate anyone who answers my questions. Thanks.

 

[balab]

Hi,
Are international students who attend US pharmacy schools required to have U.S. citizenship before practice in the U.S.? I know some states have requirements. I want to know particularly about California and New York. I'd appreciate anyone who answers my questions. Thanks.

Yes you have to be a US citizen, permanent resident or eligible non citizen. As an international student on an F1 visa you cannot work in the United states unless you find an employer who will be willing to file A H-1B visa for you. But as long as you remain an F1 you cannot work in the US, you can only work on campus and even then you still need "permission"

 

[kazungnuts]

Yes you have to be a US citizen, permanent resident or eligible non citizen. As an international student on an F1 visa you cannot work in the United states unless you find an employer who will be willing to file A H-1B visa for you. But as long as you remain an F1 you cannot work in the US, you can only work on campus and even then you still need "permission"

How easy is it to find an employer who will file a H-1B visa for pharmacists? Will hospitals be easier? Thanks again~

 

[jasonbourne]

How easy is it to find an employer who will file a H-1B visa for pharmacists? Will hospitals be easier? Thanks again~

There is a huge shortage of pharmacists right now. I have never heard of an international student who lacks a job after graduating from pharmacy school. I know five pharmacists who used to be international students. They were all solicited by their 3rd years in pharm school. They all got jobs with CVS/ Walgreens and are practicing in USA now. What happens is that the company employs you, then your status is changed from F-1 to H-1b. After working with them for like 1-2 years, They then file for your permenant resident card. There are a lot of residents who took this path. If u have any questions, Contact me.