International Medical Graduates (IMGs) are physicians who have graduated from medical schools outside of the United States and Canada. In order to be licensed to practice medicine in the U.S., IMGs must pass all 3 parts of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and complete a medical residency in the U.S. While many International Medical […]
Our Physicians Immigration Guide explains how International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and Canadian physicians can obtain J waivers, H-1B visas and permanent residence in the United States. We also offer practical advice to physician recruiters, hospital human resource directors and employers of IMGs and Canadian physicians. Physicians who complete their medical residencies and/or fellowships in J […]
Many foreign physicians come to the United States to study medicine through a residency or fellowship. They enter the U.S. with J-1 exchange visitor visas. After completing their programs, these doctors are required to return to their home countries for at least 2 years unless they obtain a J waiver. One way to obtain a J waiver […]
For those concerned about the shortage of physicians in the United States – and for foreign born physicians– there is some good news. The pending Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill (S.744) would make significant and far reaching changes in the laws governing the immigration of internationally-born physicians to the United States. There would be beneficial […]
Immigration Attorney Carl Shusterman (Former INS Attorney 1976-82) discusses the laws which subject IMGs (International Medical Graduates) and Canadian physicians who complete their medical residencies and fellowships in the US as J exchange visitors to the two-year foreign residency requirement. Our law firm has assisted over 3,000 physicians in obtaining J waivers and green cards. IMGs and […]
Since 1976, international medical graduates (“IMGs”) have been barred from obtaining many types of benefits under U.S. immigration laws even after they have completed medical residencies and fellowships in the U.S. Many of these restrictive laws remain on the books despite the tremendous need for various types of physicians across the U.S. The Department of […]
