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Sonographer looking for H1-B

My wife has completed a certificate course from university of Maryland [accrediated] and is on her way to become Register Sonographer [ARDMS and RVT].
She has B.Sc. [3 years bachelors degree, and not 4 years] from India.

I was wondering whether an employer can apply for h1-B for her [is she eligible.]... And if you know of any employers who might be interested.
 
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The sad thing is, she probably would have an easier time getting a green-card than a H1b.
There is a shortage of sonographers (but I don't think they are on the LC exempt a-list). She might be able to find a hospital to file a PERM labor cert and get an EAD within 5 months.
 
Thanks Hardon,
However, due to the EB-3 retrogession... and we [me & my wife] being from India - can even file for i-485 to get to the stage of EAD.. Hence h1 being the only practical option....
I appreciate all the help.. Thanks again..
 
A sonographer's job generally is not eligible to H1-b. But if you download the database from here:

http://www.flcdatacenter.com/CaseH1B.aspx

You will find a lot of H1bs having been approved to sonographers, let alone to those hired under other titles. 'Point is your employer has to convince USCIS that a Bachelor's degree is required for this particular position. With your wife herself only holding a three-year's degree, this case is weak. If your wife's employer decides to hire her under other titles, given medical technologist or imige specialist as examples, be aware some of them do require Visa Screen. I say your wife is better to get a Bachelor's degree first. There are several ultrasonography programs in the states that offer BS degrees, like Suny Downstate in NY. Otherwise both your wife and her employer have to struggle for eligibility, I doubt any lawyer will take it.
 
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she can get h1b for sonographers

i know one case got approved as sonographer in ny state. but she has BS degree.
 
If you have a 4 year BS (or equivalent), you could get an H1b as a sonographer. The attorney and hospital HR department have to fashion it as a job that requires the 4 year college education. Such as supvervisor for something or some administrative aspect to the job (e.g. billing) that you can make the BS a requirement.

The position itself only requires the 2 year degree, so as a 'foot soldier' ultrasonographer you won't be able to get an h1.
 
h1b for ultrasound position

we don't have to do the 4 yrs programme in sonography. my friend did BS in india. he came to usa and he went to 16 months programme in ny state. he got the h1b in ny state. so we don't have to do 4 yrs programme in ultrasound.
 
Your BS doesn't have to be in sonography. But you need a BS or equivalent in something in order to get an H1b. A 16mo to 2 year sonographer course alone won't cut it.
Also, the job description has to be written in a way that when DOL plugs the description into their database it returns the requirement for a BS.

I don't doubt that it is possible to get an H1b as sonographer, I just want to point out the potential problems/solutions for it. We need more of you guys, there continues to be shortage in the profession.

Merry Christmas everyone !
 
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B.S in any field will suffice?

I talked to a few people and they say that a job experience of 3 years in the field of her B. Sc. will be made equivalent to to 1 year of education.
This could equate to 12 + 3 + 1 = 16 years of Bachelors (soon sending over documents for equivalency).

My question is what kind of job title will be suitable - as Hardon - you mentioned that a simple Sonographer may not suffice as a Sonographer needs 12 + 2 years of education...
Also can someone suggest a few lawyers who will best suited to handle cases for sonographer ... (you can leave a private message, if you feel objectionable to post in public).

Thank you and appreciate all the help..
 
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