J1R to H1 for Physicians- Need help

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blacknissan

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I am a researcher on a J1 R visa (Physician from India)

On J1 R i was not allowed to see patients and was mentioned on the IAP66 no direct patient contact

I just received my waiver on basis of No Objection

My Boss is willing to sponsor a H1 visa

I want to start Patient Care if possible and also continue my research

Was wondering that when i fill my JOB description can i put Research, Teaching and Patient care

My question is by putting patient care i might reduce my chances of getting an H1
as i am changing my job description and adding patient care to research

H1 visa is being done by the University

Thanks

This is urgent and appreciate everyones imput and help

Thanks
 
j1r to h1

hi,
If you have not done 3 yrars of residency in the US you cannot be involved in direct patient care.
You have to get state medical licensure too.
hope this helps
 
Hi

I have a training license but that is not the point

I wanted to know that by putting clincal in Job discription will hamper my chances of getting a H1 as initially i entered USA as a Researcher with no direct patient contact
 
This seems to be a sticky point. In order to qualify for H-1 as a physician (for patient care) you must have certified by ECFMG and have passed USMLE Step 3. To do research you don't need all of that. Therefore, there is a possibility of H-1 application denial if patient care is mentioned.

Consult immigration attorney.
 
thanks

I have a ECFMG certification and a license

That is not a problem and the job description will be of research

So can i get through with this

thanks
 
hi blacknissan can u please send me ur email address want to know some details about the research etc
thanx
 
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