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Pulmonologist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document recruitment efforts before filing your I-140 petition. Academic medical centers, hospital systems, and large pulmonary practices regularly sponsor foreign-trained physicians for permanent residency.
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Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida is seeking a Pediatric Pulmonologist with training and/or board eligibility in Sleep Medicine to join our growing team in Orlando, Florida.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine program dedicated to delivering high-quality, family-centered care for children with respiratory and sleep-related conditions. The Pulmonary Division has a strong track record of clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful contributions to pediatric research and quality improvement.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Join an established pediatric pulmonary division with a strong reputation for caring for children with a wide range of respiratory disorders.
- Provide specialized sleep medicine care as part of a comprehensive pediatric program focused on helping children breathe and sleep better.
- Collaborate with pediatric specialists, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams across Nemours Children’s Health.
- Participate in clinical research, quality improvement, education, and program development based on interest and experience.
- Practice in Orlando, Florida, a vibrant and family-friendly community with no state income tax.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school or foreign equivalent.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Pulmonology.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Sleep Medicine.
- Eligibility for a valid Florida medical license and DEA registration.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Annual incentive compensation that recognizes clinical activity, academic accomplishments, and quality improvement contributions.
- Comprehensive health, life, dental, and vision benefits.
- Mortgage assistance and relocation support.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and 457 retirement savings plan options.
- Licensure, CME, and professional dues allowance.
- Not-for-profit status with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- No state income tax in Florida.
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For confidential consideration, please formally apply to join Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida, and help advance pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine care for children and families in Central Florida.
INTRODUCTION
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida is seeking a Pediatric Pulmonologist with training and/or board eligibility in Sleep Medicine to join our growing team in Orlando, Florida.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine program dedicated to delivering high-quality, family-centered care for children with respiratory and sleep-related conditions. The Pulmonary Division has a strong track record of clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful contributions to pediatric research and quality improvement.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Join an established pediatric pulmonary division with a strong reputation for caring for children with a wide range of respiratory disorders.
- Provide specialized sleep medicine care as part of a comprehensive pediatric program focused on helping children breathe and sleep better.
- Collaborate with pediatric specialists, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams across Nemours Children’s Health.
- Participate in clinical research, quality improvement, education, and program development based on interest and experience.
- Practice in Orlando, Florida, a vibrant and family-friendly community with no state income tax.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school or foreign equivalent.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Pulmonology.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Sleep Medicine.
- Eligibility for a valid Florida medical license and DEA registration.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Annual incentive compensation that recognizes clinical activity, academic accomplishments, and quality improvement contributions.
- Comprehensive health, life, dental, and vision benefits.
- Mortgage assistance and relocation support.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and 457 retirement savings plan options.
- Licensure, CME, and professional dues allowance.
- Not-for-profit status with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- No state income tax in Florida.
APPLY
For confidential consideration, please formally apply to join Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida, and help advance pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine care for children and families in Central Florida.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Pulmonologist
Verify your credentials before PERM begins
PERM requires your employer to attest your qualifications meet the minimum job requirements. Confirm your foreign medical degree and residency training are documented through ECFMG certification before the employer starts recruitment, or the labor certification can be invalidated.
Target J-1 waiver employers with PERM history
Hospitals that sponsor J-1 visa waiver physicians in underserved areas often already have green card filing infrastructure. Asking during interviews whether the facility has completed PERM for pulmonologists before signals you understand the process and filters out unprepared employers.
Search green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter pulmonologist openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not spending application cycles on facilities that have never navigated PERM for a physician role.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 with your prospective employer
Pulmonologist roles typically qualify for EB-2 given the fellowship training requirement, but some employers file under EB-3 for processing reasons. Confirm which category the employer intends to use before accepting an offer, since your priority date and wait time differ substantially by country of birth.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
DOL sets your minimum salary through the prevailing wage determination, which the employer submits to OFLC before filing PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your SOC code and geographic area before salary negotiations begin.
Understand concurrent filing eligibility at your priority date
If your EB-2 or EB-3 priority date is current under the Visa Bulletin, you may file your I-140 and I-485 concurrently, eliminating years of additional wait time. USCIS publishes monthly Visa Bulletins, and your filing window depends on your country of birth, not citizenship.
Green Card Pulmonologist: Frequently Asked Questions
How does EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a pulmonologist?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with two-to-three-year increments and an annual cap lottery that creates real uncertainty each cycle. EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition level. The trade-off is a longer process overall, but you're building toward a green card rather than renewing indefinitely. For most foreign-trained pulmonologists, the permanence is the decisive factor.
Which employers typically sponsor pulmonologists for green cards?
Academic medical centers affiliated with universities, large regional hospital systems, and VA facilities are the most consistent EB-2 and EB-3 sponsors for pulmonologists. These employers have established immigration counsel relationships and PERM filing experience. Smaller private pulmonary practices do sponsor occasionally, but they may lack in-house infrastructure to manage the multi-stage DOL and USCIS process efficiently.
How long does the PERM process take for a pulmonologist role?
PERM labor certification at DOL currently averages well over a year for standard processing, with analyst review timelines listed on the OFLC processing times page. After PERM approval, your employer files Form I-140 with USCIS. If your priority date is current, you can file Form I-485 concurrently. For applicants born in India or China, priority date backlogs can extend total wait times by years beyond the PERM and I-140 stages.
Can I search specifically for pulmonologist jobs where employers sponsor green cards?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter pulmonologist openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, drawn from DOL and USCIS filing data. That means you can focus your applications on facilities that have already navigated PERM for physician roles rather than asking employers to build a green card process from scratch around your hire.
Does my pulmonology fellowship count toward EB-2 advanced degree requirements?
Yes. An M.D. or D.O. followed by a residency and pulmonology fellowship satisfies the advanced degree standard for EB-2 classification. USCIS recognizes the combination of a U.S.-equivalent medical degree and post-graduate training as meeting the advanced degree threshold. Your employer's immigration attorney will document this equivalency in the I-140 petition, typically using your ECFMG certificate and training records as supporting evidence.