H1B-visa for residency

[Lothric]

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Hey,

Assuming that step 3 is done, is it very likely to get H1B-sponsored for residency?

 

[geripalgal]

Step 3 is required for h1b - Not for j1.

However completion of step3 does not make it "very likely" you will get a spot - competition for visa sponsored spots is fierce, and imgs are at a disadvantage for any spot compared to us grads.

If you do apply, apply broadly to many programs to increase your chance of getting an interview.

 

[NotAProgDirector]

Some programs offer H1b, some J visas. It's very program and field dependent.

 

[Raryn]

Hey,

Assuming that step 3 is done, is it very likely to get H1B-sponsored for residency?

Not very many residency programs offer H1b in general - it's much more expensive for the program than a J1, as well as much more of a hassle. With a J, the applicant (along with the ECFMG) does almost all the work themselves. With an H, the program has to file the paperwork, pay the fees, etc.

IMGs in general have a harder time matching residency than AMGs. Limiting oneself to *only* programs that sponser an H1b doesn't making anything "very likely".

 

[Lothric]

Not very many residency programs offer H1b in general - it's much more expensive for the program than a J1, as well as much more of a hassle. With a J, the applicant (along with the ECFMG) does almost all the work themselves. With an H, the program has to file the paperwork, pay the fees, etc.

IMGs in general have a harder time matching residency than AMGs. Limiting oneself to *only* programs that sponser an H1b doesn't making anything "very likely".

Would you still say it's more likely for a Swede with good step scores ( >249 step 1) who applies for 75 % H1B-residencies (rest 25% J1) with the prerequisite of step 3 done to ultimately end in a J1? How should the ideal distribution of H1B/J1 residencies (in application) look like?

 

[NotAProgDirector]

This is hard to answer. You might find that the "best" programs that you get interviews from are those that offer J visas. If you decide to rank all H visa offers first, then your chances of getting an H are increased.