Surgical Oncologist Green Card Jobs
Surgical Oncologist roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, with employers filing PERM labor certification through DOL before petitioning USCIS. Academic medical centers, cancer institutes, and large health systems are the most active sponsors. Your fellowship training and subspecialty credentials directly shape your EB-2 eligibility.
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Surgery Breast
Job Summary:
Memorial Health University Medical Center is seeking to employ a Breast Surgeon to join its growing, well-known, established practice.
Qualified Candidates:
- Fellowship training in Breast Surgery or Surgical Oncology required
- Board Certified / Board Eligible in General Surgery
- Active Georgia License or ability to obtain
- Participation in Breast Surgery call (no General Surgery call required)
- Interest in working with a multidisciplinary breast cancer team including breast imaging, radiation oncology, medical oncology, pathology, plastic surgery, nurse navigation, genetic counseling, and lymphedema therapy
Incentive/Benefits Package:
- Employed opportunity through HCA Healthcare
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive, flexible health and benefits package
- 401k, PTO and CME time/allowance
- Multidisciplinary tumor boards and strong referral base
- Robust support staff and dedicated nurse navigator
About Memorial Health University Medical Center and the Breast Care Practice:
- Established Breast Surgery Program with 20+ years of history
- NAPBC- and CoC-accredited breast center
- 622-bed, regional referral center serving 35 counties across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina
- ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center, and Level II Regional Referral Center
- Level III NICU
- Children’s Hospital
- Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI
- Savannah campus of Mercer University School of Medicine
- Strong General Surgery Residency Program with teaching opportunities
- NurseOne and 24-hour call center
- Support services including breast-dedicated imaging, nurse navigation, pathology, genetic counseling, lymphedema therapy, and survivorship
- EPIC EMR System
Savannah offers an exceptional quality of life with rich history, coastal beauty, and a thriving cultural scene. Residents enjoy a unique blend of historic architecture, beach access, vibrant dining, and Southern charm, making it an ideal place to live and work.
Specialization:
Surgery Breast
Job Summary:
Memorial Health University Medical Center is seeking to employ a Breast Surgeon to join its growing, well-known, established practice.
Qualified Candidates:
- Fellowship training in Breast Surgery or Surgical Oncology required
- Board Certified / Board Eligible in General Surgery
- Active Georgia License or ability to obtain
- Participation in Breast Surgery call (no General Surgery call required)
- Interest in working with a multidisciplinary breast cancer team including breast imaging, radiation oncology, medical oncology, pathology, plastic surgery, nurse navigation, genetic counseling, and lymphedema therapy
Incentive/Benefits Package:
- Employed opportunity through HCA Healthcare
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive, flexible health and benefits package
- 401k, PTO and CME time/allowance
- Multidisciplinary tumor boards and strong referral base
- Robust support staff and dedicated nurse navigator
About Memorial Health University Medical Center and the Breast Care Practice:
- Established Breast Surgery Program with 20+ years of history
- NAPBC- and CoC-accredited breast center
- 622-bed, regional referral center serving 35 counties across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina
- ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center, and Level II Regional Referral Center
- Level III NICU
- Children’s Hospital
- Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI
- Savannah campus of Mercer University School of Medicine
- Strong General Surgery Residency Program with teaching opportunities
- NurseOne and 24-hour call center
- Support services including breast-dedicated imaging, nurse navigation, pathology, genetic counseling, lymphedema therapy, and survivorship
- EPIC EMR System
Savannah offers an exceptional quality of life with rich history, coastal beauty, and a thriving cultural scene. Residents enjoy a unique blend of historic architecture, beach access, vibrant dining, and Southern charm, making it an ideal place to live and work.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Surgical Oncologist
Document your subspecialty training for PERM
PERM job requirements must match your actual credentials. Compile fellowship completion letters, board certification documentation, and any tumor-board or procedural case logs before your employer drafts the job description to avoid a mismatch that delays certification.
Target NCI-designated cancer centers first
NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers have dedicated HR infrastructure for sponsoring foreign surgical oncologists and file PERM petitions regularly. Prioritizing these institutions shortens the gap between offer and petition initiation compared to community hospital settings.
Verify prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up wage levels for surgical oncologists in your target city before finalizing your offer letter so you can negotiate from an informed position.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter surgical oncologist openings by employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history using Migrate Mate. This surfaces institutions that have sponsored roles at your credential level before, cutting time spent on employers unfamiliar with the EB-2 or EB-3 process.
Understand how EB-2 NIW applies to your research
If you conduct oncology research with national impact, a National Interest Waiver petition lets you self-petition under EB-2 without employer PERM sponsorship. USCIS evaluates your publication record, clinical innovation, and field significance under this pathway.
Plan for concurrent I-485 filing if your priority date allows
Once your employer files the I-140, check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly. Many EB-2 and EB-3 applicants from non-backlogged countries can file adjustment of status concurrently, letting you maintain work authorization without renewing H-1B or J-1 status separately.
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Find Surgical Oncologist JobsSurgical Oncologist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Surgical Oncologist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Surgical oncologist positions qualify for both categories. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree, which fellowship-trained surgeons typically hold, and EB-3 covers positions that require at least a bachelor's degree plus professional licensure. Most academic and hospital employers petition under EB-2, since the role's minimum qualification is a medical degree followed by residency and fellowship training.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for surgeons?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. Unlike H-1B, there is no annual lottery for EB-2 or EB-3 petitions, and approval authorizes you to live and work in the United States permanently. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification through DOL, followed by I-140 filing with USCIS, typically takes one to three years before you can file for adjustment of status, depending on your country of birth and current visa bulletin dates.
Which employers sponsor green cards for surgical oncologists most reliably?
NCI-designated cancer centers, academic medical centers affiliated with major research universities, and large regional health systems are the most consistent sponsors. These institutions have established immigration teams familiar with PERM requirements for surgical subspecialists. You can use Migrate Mate to filter surgical oncologist openings specifically by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're not relying on self-reported sponsorship claims in job postings.
Can a Surgical Oncologist self-petition without an employer through EB-2 NIW?
Yes. The EB-2 National Interest Waiver allows surgeons to petition USCIS without employer sponsorship or PERM labor certification if their work serves the national interest. For surgical oncologists, USCIS looks at research output, clinical innovation, and the impact of your work on underserved populations or cancer outcomes. This pathway suits surgeons with a significant publication record or involvement in clinical trials, since USCIS evaluates both merit and national benefit under the Dhanasar framework.
What happens to my green card petition if I change employers before the I-485 is approved?
If your I-140 has been approved for 180 days or more and your I-485 is pending, you can port to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification under AC21 portability rules. For surgical oncologists, a move between two surgical oncology positions at different institutions generally qualifies. Notify USCIS of the job change and retain documentation showing the roles are substantially similar to preserve your priority date and petition.
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