Trainees in programs of Graduate Medical Education who require visa sponsorship can be sponsored in the J-1 “Alien Physician” category or as H-1B workers at MSK. As some program eligibility may be limited due to factors outside of MSK’s control, you must confirm eligibility with the Program Coordinator in the department. It is highly unlikely that a candidate for a GME program would be eligible for O-1 “Persons of Extraordinary Ability/Outstanding Scholar” visa status, and therefore such petitions require GME review at least six months in advance of the trainee’s intended start date.
Important Information regarding H-1B Visa Sponsorship
MSK can only sponsor trainees for H-1B visas when an applicant is currently on an H-1B visa engaged in graduate medical training at another institution in the U.S., or in another valid visa status for which a change of status within the U.S. is possible, and is eligible to have the H-1B status transferred and extended for the duration of the program. The offer of training remains contingent upon the successful processing and issuance of the H-1B Petition while the applicant remains in the U.S.
The institution will not file H-1B visa petitions for trainees residing outside the United States.