H1 visa after DDS

[dentaldemon]

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Hi
I was wondering what happens after we complete an adv standing program??
Do we have to apply for a H1 visa??
How easy or hard is it??
Can some1 shed more light on the exact procedure.......
Any info will be highly appreciated by the rest of us
Thanks in advance🙄 🙄 🙄

 

[dentaldemon]

Thanks for the input R....
I've heard from others that there are many underserved states in the US for example some of the mid-west states and that its not very difficult to find a job there.
In fact the US government also provides incentives for working in these areas....
Is this true??
What are the chances of employment in other states apart from Calif??

Thanks again
DD.

 

[DrRob]

If you are from Canada or mexico you can get a TN 1

 

[sima]

Hi,
i did a great deal of research on similar topics, to work here in the U.S as a dentist. but didn't come across anything which said "underserved states in the mid west". Where did u hear that from? infact it is more difficult in the mid west than any other state. Please let me know if u hear more of this....

 

[Tsetso]

After finishing the International dentist Program you should find a dental office to sponsir you for an H-1 B visa .
As far as i know it is not difficult at all.

 

[Meggs]

Originally posted by Tsetso
After finishing the International dentist Program you should find a dental office to sponsir you for an H-1 B visa .
As far as i know it is not difficult at all.

hi tsetso,

do you know someone who has done it? can you please share with us what you know?

thanks, any info will be of great help.

 

[DrRob]

It costs around 5000 dollars to do it with a lawyer, I don't know what private office would sponser an H1 when they can just hire an american and be free of the headache. The best is to try to find a big group, like Perfect Teeth to sponser you.

 

[Meggs]

Thanks DrRob for your input. Do you happen to know if big groups have done it before?

thanks again

 

[DrRob]

I know that large groups have done it before, like dental associates in wisconsin - although I wouldn't want to work there for life, but it might be a way to get a green card and then you can leave.

Sorry if I sound cynical, about the H1 b but I am a canadian who wanted to work in the US, I began as an associate on a TN 1 (its like an HI b, but only good for a year) my employer knew I was canadian and he said he wanted to help me get a green card, but after all the headaches and cost he dumped the idea.

I decided its not worth the stress and I liked living in Canada so I moved back!

 

[Meggs]

"...he said he wanted to help me get a green card, but after all the headaches and cost he dumped the idea. "

DrRob could you have paid for the cost of the process? I mean your employer could have it deducted from your salary? Or something like that?

Thanks again.

 

[DrRob]

It was more to it than just the immigration - but that was a factor - if I would have paid for it I would have not made my living expenses. His practice wasn't busy enough for 2 - actually it wasn't busy enough for one. You could pay for it I guess, but I think technically the employer has to pay for it.

 

[Meggs]

Yes, technically the employer has to pay for it.

Thanks DrRob.