H1B visas vs J1 and statement of needs

[chickenlittle17]

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Is there a list of US unviersities that sponsor H1B visas for Canadians anywhere? Also, what is the J1 SON quantity look like generally for applicants for pediatrics ?

 

[Gos81238ia]

Is there a list of US unviersities that sponsor H1B visas for Canadians anywhere? Also, what is the J1 SON quantity look like generally for applicants for pediatrics ?

Matcharesident.com - plug in that you need a J1. Unless you have completed Step 3 (which means you must be already graduated), you don't qualify for H1B and these are rare anyway.

Quantity limits on SONs in Canada were removed earlier this year.

 

[medasez]

If H1B visas are rare, why do people accept the J1 and be forced to come back to Canada for the 2 year return requirement? (if they want to practice in the US) Is there a way to avoid the 2 year commitment and how often does it occur?

 

[s5260205]

If H1B visas are rare, why do people accept the J1 and be forced to come back to Canada for the 2 year return requirement? (if they want to practice in the US) Is there a way to avoid the 2 year commitment and how often does it occur?

J1 waiver. You can waive the 2-year home requirement by working in designated underserved areas for 2 years during which time you can then be on H1b and can obtain employment-based green card after fulfilling the 2 years requirement.

 

[chickenlittle17]

Thanks everyone that’s reassuring. Hopefully it stays like that.
I am graduated and currently in a Canadian residency so maybe I should try and do step 3 before.