Abstract
To employ a foreign national as a dentist in the U.S., a valid immigration status that permits employment is necessary, usually requiring employer sponsorship. The H-1B visa is the most common option, and requires the individual to hold a bachelor's degree and a state license for patient care. H-1Bs are limited in number, with far more applicants than available visas, and selections are made through a random electronic lottery every March. Exceptions to the cap exist for foreign nationals changing employers and those sponsored by cap-exempt institutions, such as universities, allowing private practices to “borrow” this status. For Canadian or Mexican citizens, the faster, less expensive, and uncapped TN status is also an option.
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McCarroll, Kate JD
(2025)
"Dentistry and the Law: Sponsoring a Foreign National to Work as a Dentist,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 107:
No.
10, Article 5.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol107/iss10/5
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