Medical Visa Programs

There are a number of ways for foreign medical workers to obtain legal immigration status in the United States. At Foley Law Offices, P. C., our immigration legal team works to identify the best option for clients seeking authorization to work in the US medical field. The most common visa programs for medical personnel are the J-1, H-1B, and H-1C. If the employee intends to teach or do research, there may be other avenues open as well. To learn about the best option for your situation, contact our Boston immigration law firm.
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Visa Programs for Nurses

Nurses can apply for admission to the US under the H-1C visa program. Although this program is exclusively for RNs, only 500 individuals can be admitted to the country each year under the program. In addition, nurses may apply under the H-1B program, which admits more employees. However, this program includes all skilled professional workers, not just nurses, so the competition is more difficult. For Canadian and Mexican nurses, the easiest route to permission to work in the US is probably the TN visa program, intended to admit workers from other two NAFTA countries.

Our knowledgeable attorney, John Philip Foley, will review the programs open to you. Once we have determined together the best way to proceed, Attorney Foley will gather the required documentation and begin the application process for you.

Visa Programs for Physicians

The two most common visa programs used by foreign physicians seeking to work in the US are the J-1 visa and the H-1B visa. The J-1 visa is a version of a student visa, and is particularly useful for physicians seeking to remain in the US for a residency or internship. The H-1B visa is designed to allow professionals to work in the US for a limited period of time, and is frequently used by physicians. The requirements for each type of visa vary. Each program has benefits and disadvantages.

At Foley Law Offices, P.C., our attorney will help you determine the best course of action. Once you have decided how to move forward, he will begin gathering the paperwork and file the application on your behalf. You can rest assured that the documentation and forms will be completed correctly. Contact an experienced immigration attorney for assistance with medical visa applications.

A Boston immigration law firm assisting medical personnel with applications for the H-1C visa, the J-1 visa, and the TN visa