Recent content by littletwig

I am nearly 5 yrs into H1B status (3 in residency, nearly 2 in my primary care job). Employers attorney filed a labor cert under RIR 15 months ago, which is now in a backlog processing center. Attorney says 'anything could happen' with the application. The dept of labor will not make it's...

B1/B2 visas were commonly provided with the 'Indefinite' status. Several years ago the Dept of State revoked that indefinite status; most officers will stamp over the visa 'Cancelled without Prejudice'. So... imho, do not rely on using your B1/B2 visa to get back in! It could very well be...

If you are looking for a waiver of the two year home requirement, you do not need to be Board Certified in a medical speciality in order to receive the waiver; you must be at least Board Eligible.

Yes, same employer. They want me to work at the 2nd location. They have not specified how many hours per week. I am told it's part-time, the rest (4 days per week) are at the 1st location, for which I have a LCA pending in the backlog processing center. My concern is that in 2-3 years...

I am a physician, 4yrs 10 months into H1B, and have a LC filed by my employer through RIR, now in TX backlog processing center. The employer wants me to also work part-time in another (medically underserved area). I am worried that the LC might get denied whenever it's decided on, in 2-3...

Thanks. I have always been in H1B - so, does your advice still hold, or was your advice for J1 physicians?

I have a LC filed by my employer, now in a backlog processing center. The employer wants me to also work part-time in another (med underserved area). Can they file a PERM for that part-time job? That PERM would not require the LC to be withdrawn right? I know I can work two jobs for the...

Hi, Two specific questions... (1) For an NIW Physician, I have the state providing a letter of necessity, but the PLACE of work is located one block away from a census tract which IS designated in the HPSA/MUA database. I serve a HPSA/MUA population; does the office have to be physically...