INTERVIEW TIP # 7: NEGOTIATING FOR THE H1B VISA..
Yes, I know, H1B visa is very very important to you. Not that a J1 visa is bad - but both have their own virtues, as discussed on the IMG Visas Blog over here.
Residency programs are naturally more comfortable with the J1 visas , since the ECFMG does it for them. The H1 processing headache lies squarely on the programs themselves. The programs already known to give H1s are fine with them now - but there are many programs which say " We prefer giving J1s . H1Bs are given under special circumstances. "
You might wanna try your luck with these programs by reducing some anxiety and dislike they may have for the H1B visa. These are some points you could present to them - either towards the end of the interview period OR later when you write your "Thank you" Letters !
" I am sure you are already aware of most of these points about the H1 Visa , but kindly allow me to enlist some important advantages to me and the program :
1. H1 visa , unlike what most believe it to be, is a Non-Immigrant visa and the yearly H1B Visa 'cap' does NOT apply to non-profit residency programs - only applies to for-profit organizations.
2. It is beneficial to me during a fellowship later, since I wouldn't need to drop a fellowship in favour of a waiver job.
3. If the program likes me and I wish to continue to work as faculty, an H1 allows me to get absorbed into the faculty work force.
4. I am totally open on hiring my own lawyer
5. The expedited or premium H1 visa processing takes only 2 weeks -
while the J1 visa will take months to process. Also Provide the Program the link to Premium Processing Information on the US Visa website - Here's the link. After the page opens, copy-paste the URL you see on the address bar and send that to the program
I shall put up some more in time....read more about the H1-J1 Residency Visa Differences at FMGvisas.blogspot.com
Residency programs are naturally more comfortable with the J1 visas , since the ECFMG does it for them. The H1 processing headache lies squarely on the programs themselves. The programs already known to give H1s are fine with them now - but there are many programs which say " We prefer giving J1s . H1Bs are given under special circumstances. "
You might wanna try your luck with these programs by reducing some anxiety and dislike they may have for the H1B visa. These are some points you could present to them - either towards the end of the interview period OR later when you write your "Thank you" Letters !
" I am sure you are already aware of most of these points about the H1 Visa , but kindly allow me to enlist some important advantages to me and the program :
1. H1 visa , unlike what most believe it to be, is a Non-Immigrant visa and the yearly H1B Visa 'cap' does NOT apply to non-profit residency programs - only applies to for-profit organizations.
2. It is beneficial to me during a fellowship later, since I wouldn't need to drop a fellowship in favour of a waiver job.
3. If the program likes me and I wish to continue to work as faculty, an H1 allows me to get absorbed into the faculty work force.
4. I am totally open on hiring my own lawyer
5. The expedited or premium H1 visa processing takes only 2 weeks -
while the J1 visa will take months to process. Also Provide the Program the link to Premium Processing Information on the US Visa website - Here's the link. After the page opens, copy-paste the URL you see on the address bar and send that to the program
I shall put up some more in time....read more about the H1-J1 Residency Visa Differences at FMGvisas.blogspot.com
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posted by Digitaldoc, MD at 1:29 AM
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Digitaldoc, MD said ... (September 11, 2007 1:31 AM) :
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Anonymous said...
i would like to add something about the fellowship opportunities on H1 or j1 visa..coz as far as i know fellowships are easier to get on a j1 visa as most of the programs prefer either j1 visa or a greencard and not h1
At 9:43 AM, Digitaldoc, MD said...
One program director told me of a new upcoming trend - since many J1 candidates leave fellowships as soon as they land a J1-waiver job, fellowship directors are getting wary of granting fellowships on J1-Visas.
At 2:09 PM, Anonymous said...
can anyone tell me what to do if i have a pre-match offer but I just found out I flunked CS?assuming i retake it ,i'd be certified by July...do i have a shot or .....
At 11:48 PM, Digitaldoc, MD said...
Its best to enquire with the Program director who offered a prematch - tell him you will taking a date very fast and get it done...
At 10:32 PM, Anonymous said...
uhi... i am an orthopaedic doctor from india with passed step 1 and step 2 with 94 and 84% ... will be giving CSA in may .. i wanna do fellowship in any orthopaedic speciality .. what are the chances to get them? any preferred hospitals?
At 9:47 AM, Anonymous said...
hi digidoc...
no comments on my ques. on orthopaedic fellowships?
At 4:50 AM, sepia said...
hi digidoc...
thanx for the pointers..
i really want to apply to a few hospitals..but they offer only j1.....should i apply and try to convince them,after i get the interview of course...or will it b a waste of time and resources??
At 12:22 PM, Digitaldoc, MD said...
If you absolutely sure you DONT want a J1 visa and the programs says they strictly offer only J1 visas..then probably there is no point applying, but if you are ok with J1 visa instead of no residency at all..do go ahead
hi digidoc. i would like to know if i wanna do fellowship after residency and then come back to india..which visa should i choose. j1 is a possibility but can we convert h1b to j1 later and what is the process.
Hi, i have an interview coming up shortly. I want to know whatis the best question i can ask to the interviewing panel or programe director at the end of interview, when they ask me do you have anything/any question to ask????