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I have a H1, previously on J1. I am doing my 3-year waiver. 2 questions: 1) If I find a job in another hospital after my waiver, how long would the process be to get my GC through LC? 2) If my hospital is affiliated to a university, am I subject to cap? Thanks

I agree with nephdoc2003.

I was told today that I cannot apply for NIW at VA before I have completed 3 years on H1. This would be the answer that the central VA sent to my VA... and this would affect all VA... I am confused since many people on this forum have applied even before they started their employment. And to my...

I don't know if there is a specific law for Arizona (first time I hear that NIW is state dependent). If so, don't despair because since you are a J1, the five years start on the date you start your waiver job at the VA, even if you apply in a year. And you have to stay on H1 for the first three...

Hi, I am currently doing my J1 waiver at a VA and want to apply for NIW. I have been trying to meet with the chief of staff to get the contract letter (I should say "letter of support") for 3 months now. He seems very "busy". I remember reading in this forum that someone had a similar problem...

I am extremely surprised you were told you had no right to have a residence in the US. For instance, it is well known that many Canadians (snowbirds) own a residence in Florida and go there 6 months a year on a visitor visa. "He asked me how long I was there, and I answered 3 months and he...

Hello, I had a discussion with a colleague earlier today. He is a physician on a H1 visa. A company asked him to give a talk 2 weeks ago and gave him a check today. I am pretty sure he can't take it since he is on a H1 visa. My colleague thinks it's OK but he doubts now... Can he or not...

I am not sure I understand your question. He came on a J1, didn't obtain a J1 waiver (and didn't go back home for 2 years) and therefore switched to a O visa, right? Now he wants to find a way to get his waiver since O visa is temporary. Whatever background he has, I am afraid he won't be able...

My employer paid for the waiver, so I don't how much it was. I paid about $1000 for the H1 visa, the employer paying for the balance / premium processing.

September is not too early to start to find a place. It also depends on your specialty and possibilities. In any case, September-October is not too early. Keep in mind that many things may not go as fast as you would like, the lawyer may be slow or make mistakes and if the employer is not...

Thanks a lot.

I am filling I-485 (NIW-physician). Must I have both forms 750A (employer) and 750B (physician) filed along with form I-485?

Hello, I am filling form I-140 to obtain NIW-physician. I am working at a VA. I would appreciate it if someone could help me with these questions : 1. Part 1. Since I am filling by myself, I should write my name and contact information at the VA (not organization+ its own contact...

No, as long as you use it to protect you only.

So...? On the contrary, you have twice good reasons to start one.