Are PhD Students Granted Residency Following Graduation?

The answer is yes, but not without difficulty. Foreign Medical Graduates are usually here in J-1 status and as a foreign medical graduate you will be subject to a two year foreign residency requirement before you can work in the U.S. in H-1B professional status and before you can seek permanent residency. There are waivers of the two year foreign residency requirement and those waivers require you to work for an interested government agency, or work in an underserved area in a primary care capacity or to seek a hardship waiver. The waivers can be difficult to obtain, but they are granted.

If you get the waiver, you can then proceed to H-1b or permanent resident status. You should definitely consult with colorado immigration lawyers who has experience in such matters.

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