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Individuals who qualify as skilled in “specialty occupations” may work in the US under an H-1B visa. The role of a physician falls into this category, as do other jobs that require a bachelor’s degree or higher. Physicians who wish to pursue this avenue for their next career path easily meet the “specialty occupation” component, but there are other criteria USCIS requires. This article will discuss everything you need to know as a foreign physician hoping to practice medicine, participate in medical residencies or fellowships, and care for patients in the United States.

Some immigrants cite issues with their finances and footing the naturalization bill, while others simply still hold an attachment to their country of origin and aren’t compelled to become Americans.

Applicants with genetic disabilities that prevent them from learning English and/or Civics might be exempt from this portion of the naturalization exam. For more information, be sure to see some of the questions asked in the N-648 form, covered below.

The 60 day rule for medical exams has been waived in order to create more efficiencies in processing green card applications.

If you’re feeling stressed about the naturalization exam, check out some of our considerations listed below for how to prep for this test.

Your consular processing interview abroad will include many questions about the following topics below: alien smuggling, unlawful presence, and drugs and domestic violence.

A short update for N-400 applicants regarding the required Civics test portion of the application.

In this case, the process is ultimately much longer than other types of processing due to having to wait for the I-130 to be processed separately from the I-485 application and other supporting documents.

This medical certification form allows the USCIS to better assess whether a naturalization applicant will have their English/Civics portion of the N-400 waived because of a disability and/or impairment.

Foreign spouses married to a U.S. green card holder will have to until their priority date for an available visa. At this point, the remainder of forms and payments will need to be collected leading up to the green card interview and a final decision made by a consulate or embassy officer.