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i dont think u can transfer from j1-h1
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Once you have accepted a J-1 visa, you cannot change to a H1b visa. If you are looking for a fellowship following IM residency, then the J-1 visa is the visa you should start residency with.
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Thanks a lot for replying bbb and dev, but i am sorry that i have to bother you with another question, do they sponser h1 visas for preliminary positions? Can i apply to both preliminary and categorical positions in the same program?
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Different programs will have different rules. Here, we will only sponsor an H1b for a preliminary spot if they are continuing on in the hospital and that following program is will to pay for 1/2 the visa.
The visas run the hospital about $1500 apiece, an applicant is not supposed to have to pay it, and if you are going to have 10 people with this visa, it will take a chunk out of the budget for the year.
Yes, you can apply for both tracks of a program.
Best of luck.
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hi bbb,
i did not get the point of accepting a j1 visa for a fellowship plan after residency?
can't we do fellowship if we try for H1 visa?
thanx for ur time
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Fewer fellowship programs accept persons on H1b visas. You might have a better chance for fellowship on a J1 visa.
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but J1 visa says you have to go back to ur home country for 2 years?
does that mean after residency or after fellowship?
thanks for your time in such busy schedule you might be having.
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hi bbb
Thanks a lot. U are a lot of help to all of us. I applied to about 33 IM programs. already got a rejection from henryford...that was disappointing...I really cant understand what these programs look for..Scores?? USCE?? visa?? when can I expect invitations???
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| chivasregal
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hey guys give poor BBB some rest..u all fire questions at her but one should spend some time looking for answers too.
To 99 doc.....J1 visa is valid for 7 years..residency is for 3 years..fellowship is another 3 years so one can do their residency as well as fellowship on J1 visa b4 one leaves US..BUT there are some waivers available where one has to work in underserved areas[ dont ask me what r those]..upon getting waiver then i think one has to apply for H1 again n then GC n stuff.....phew!!! long process..hope this helps..good luck
To hunt....dude ur hunt for residency has just begun..don't press panic button too soon......believe me u r not the only one who got rejected by henry ford..they rejected most of IMG's with no reason...i think its their loss...lol
a lot depends upon ur application..ur scores..ur grad. year..ur USCE..ur PS..programs r reviewing applications..interviews will start coming from next week n hopefully they last for the month of november too..hope this helps..good luck
To BBB---- i hope u dont mind if i answered these questions instead of u coz i know the kids were asking u...just trying to lift some burden off ur shoulders how is simba doing?
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 The only thing that I can add is that programs receive thousands of applications and there is no way to interview everyone. I'm certain that programs skip over excellent applicants every year, but for 12 positions and 1500 applications, and the capacity to interview 100 candidates - well......
Yup, it does stink.
And Simba is fine - thank you for asking. She hasn't taken on a tiger lately.
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Hi BBB
I think you should take ur Simba to zoo once so that he/she gets acclimatized to tigers b4 he takes on my tiger..lol
So how is it going BBB? stressed out yet or not? good luck
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 Between applicants and interns, I don't know which one is going to drive me more crazy. I just hope it's in a nice Mercedes with a leather interior.
But it's Friday, that's a good thing
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Hi BBB
I did't understand by "I just hope it's in a nice Mercedes with a leather interior"
yeah its friday and time for you to enjoy on weekend give yourself a break from too much hardwork. By the way I am thinking of buying Chrysler 300 with leather interior..how does that sound?
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Driving me crazy??? To drive, I'll need a ride. I hope its a Mercedes.
Clear as mud?
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Duh!!!!!!!!! how did I not get that!!!!!!!
yeah clear as mud ..lol
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thanks a lot chivasregal.i agree we should first ask other members,then if we are not satisfied only then should bother bbb.
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