In this short video, FordMurray attorney Michael Murray discusses the legal implication of employing a foreign worker who is charged with a crime. For any questions or concerns with business immigration law, contact our attorneys today. If I sponsor an employee’s visa application and they commit a crime, what will happen? Transcript of Video: The answer… [Read More]
A Brief Introduction to the National Interest Waiver for Physicians
A job offer is often a compelling reason for immigrants to come to the United States. However, what if you know your talent and skill are so advanced and needed that you must work in the U.S. even if you don’t have a firm offer? While it might sound arbitrary, this is often the case… [Read More]
Immigration for Medical Professionals: ECFMG Certification
If you are an international medical professional who is interested in completing your residency in the United States, you have likely wondered what steps to take in order to make your career goal a reality. One possible solution is to become ECFMG certified. The ECFMG, or Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, is a non-profit… [Read More]
Video: Webinar on Healthcare Employer’s Guide to J-1 Visa Waivers
Do you know how to secure a J-1 Visa Waiver for hiring a foreign physician? How long will the process take? What are the must-know timing considerations? This webinar is designed for healthcare employers who are interested in the Conrad 30 J-1 Visa program. When a foreign physician uses a J-1 Cultural Exchange Visa to… [Read More]
The Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver
This article explains the Conrad 30 Waiver in detail. For a detailed overview of healthcare immigration for foreign medical graduates or foreign medical students enrolled in U.S. medical training programs, click here. For a comprehensive look at healthcare immigration for Human Resource Leaders, click here. What is the Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program? Every year foreign… [Read More]
The Conrad 30 Waiver Program for J-1 Medical Doctors
The J-1 program is designed to bring in people who work in professions that are in-demand as part of an exchange program. Specifically, the program is for scientists, students, and most commonly, physicians. Once the terms of the initial J-1 visa have been completed, the nonimmigrant professional is expected to return to their country of… [Read More]