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[BUDAI]

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I am already in an quite good university residency training program (PGY1). Due to J1/H1 visa issue, I need to transfer to another institution where I can get H1 visa for my PGY2 nd PGY3 training. I can't get J1 visa because of some stupid regulation from my country and my current institution doesn't sponsor H1. How should I approach this problem as the first step? Should I call programs who sponsor H1 randomly to find any opening?

No issue with my current program. Even though I will get good support from my PD and good recommendation letters, I am still not sure how hard it is or possible to get it through this time. Your suggestion is deeply appreciated here.

 

[dragonfly99]

This sounds weird. If your institution doesn't sponsor visas, I'm confused about how you got there (if you need a visa). I mean they hired you as an intern....

I think your current PD should be helping you. Can he/she suggest some residencies that you'd have a good shot to get in to?

I suggest signing up for Findaresident on the NRMP site also...it has a list of open residency spots, including for internal medicine. Most all of these are outside-the-match spots.

 

[BUDAI]

I am a MD/PHD student. I can use my F-1 visa for the first year but not for the rest years. He did say he will make phone calls n letters if I find where has opening. I called a few this AM. Most programs are full.🙁

 

[echod]

I am a MD/PHD student. I can use my F-1 visa for the first year but not for the rest years. He did say he will make phone calls n letters if I find where has opening. I called a few this AM. Most programs are full.🙁

What countries will not allow their citizens to have a J1 visa?