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Question about starting residency on OPT

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kinematicKid

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Hello,

I am a 4th year medical student at a USDO school and i am on the F1-visa (Canadian Citizen). I know that programs that offer an H1b first ask their incoming residents to complete intern year on OPT, but I was wondering, can I still do my intern year on OPT at a program that doesn't offer H1b, and then transition to J1 or green card? (since OPT only lasts 1 year)

I'm not sure if programs are accepting of OPT since they don't mention anything about that on their website but it is a form of work authorization so I can't imagine they would have an issue.

Thank you!