screwit27
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Hi,
I am starting a Categorical IM program later this year. I am finishing my MS in Genetics in the US and have applied for OPT. I plan on starting residency on OPT and then apply for an H1 next year.
I spoke to the International Office at my program and they told me I could start on OPT but when the time comes to apply for an H1, I will need a letter from my department (i.e. Internal Medicine) explaining why the OPT year that I obtained for a degree in Genetics was used for clinical training in Internal Medicine. In other words, the H1 petition has to show that I have been in F1 status in the US during my actual studies and the OPT year. Since the OPT is supposed to be triggered by your degree in the US, a justification for using OPT from a Genetics degree, to receive clinical training would have to be given.
I know a lot of people get an MPH in the US and then go onto residencies. I am wondering if anyone has any experience with this sort of thing and if it has caused problems getting an H1b later on. I appreciate any input or feedback.
Thanks!
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| bbb
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??? Listen to your program.....
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bbb - trying to combine common sense and humour into realistic answers, but not going to guess on anyone's chances of getting into a position....
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| screwit27
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Thanks for the reply bbb. The reason I asked was that this is the first time my program has encountered this situation. The information that I mentioned above came from the International Office for the University and not the department. I was just trying to see if you have had any experience with people joining your program on OPT and subsequently transitioning to an H1b and if that is fairly smooth.
Thanks!
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