Visa for Australians Matching in the US

[teehees]

So for those Australian citizens who have matched in the US or are applying, are we able to get a J-1 visa for IM residencies? Or is it only H1-B?

I've heard you require a statement of need from the department of health of your home country in order to be issued with a J1.

If thats the case I'm not sure if thats something Australia issues easily? If not, does that leave us with only H1B options?

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[bashwell]

So for those Australian citizens who have matched in the US or are applying, are we able to get a J-1 visa for IM residencies? Or is it only H1-B?

I've heard you require a statement of need from the department of health of your home country in order to be issued with a J1.

If thats the case I'm not sure if thats something Australia issues easily? If not, does that leave us with only H1B options?

At least from what I have seen (by looking at the websites of the residencies I'm interested in), it depends on the specific residency. It really varies by residency, at least from what I've seen.

 

[teehees]

Thanks for the reply

I know some programs offer h1, others j1 and some both. That isn't my question though - after your employer sponsors you for j1 you need to get a statement of need from the health dept. I'm asking if thats doable/anyone's got that before from Australia

 

[NotAProgDirector]

The Australian gov't has a site about it: Department of Health | Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program - J1 visa

Doesn't look like it would be a problem, but let's see if anyone who has gone down this path chimes in.

But, looking at the "Physician oversupply in 2030" thread, this policy could change.

 

[teehees]

Thanks for the replies. I've got my answer, it looks like it should be ok for anyone else searching