J1 Visa for Residency in the USA | Waiver Explained (IMGs Must Watch!)

Опубликовано: 16 Май 2026
на канале: Malke Asaad, M.D.
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J1 Visa for Residency in the USA ! Are you an international medical graduate (IMG) starting residency in the U.S. on a J1 visa? In this video, immigration attorney Naveen Bhora joins Dr. Malke Asaad to break down everything you need to know about the J1 visa for residency in the U.S. — including its advantages, disadvantages, the 2-year home residency requirement, J1 dependents, moonlighting rules, and waiver options like the Conrad 30.

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⏳Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:10 Advantages of J1 Visa
02:21 Disadvantages of J1 Visa
06:20 What do you need to do to get a J1 Visa?
11:08 When should you apply for a J1 Visa?
12:59 Number of years you can be on a J1 Visa
14:03 Does spending time in research before starting residency count toward these years?
18:06 Moonlighting on a J1 Visa
20:10 Dependents on a J1 Visa


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