Green Card Urologist Jobs
Urologist roles at U.S. hospitals and academic medical centers frequently qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on your behalf, certifying that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Board certification, residency training, and subspecialty credentials all strengthen your sponsorship profile.
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Gould Medical Group is looking for a BE/BC Urologist in Stockton, CA.
POSITION DETAILS
- Starting base salary: $575,000
- Two-year salary guarantee available
- RVU based compensation model starting in year 2
- RVU Bonus potential during guarantee
- Sign-on bonus
- Residency stipend available
- Robotics experience preferred
- Flexible scheduling
- Stable and growing group
- EHR: Epic
QUALIFICATIONS
BE/BC
JOIN US AND ENJOY
STANDARD BENEFITS
- Annual 12.0% 401(k) gift
- Two-year shareholder track
- Annual CME allowance
- Full health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Group paid malpractice and tail coverage
- Annual profit sharing for shareholders
- Individual Performance Bonus
- Relocation assistance
ORGANIZATION DETAILS
Gould Medical Group is a growing, 525+ clinician multi-specialty group located about two hours east of San Francisco, California. Our communities offer quick access to the bay area as well as other hot spots such as Napa Valley, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
AREA DETAILS
- Close proximity to the Bay Area but a lower cost of living
- Short driving distance to Yosemite, wine country, Lake Tahoe, Monterey
- Centrally located with quick access to skiing, hiking, surfing, and entertainment venues of various types
- Rapidly growing communities
- Excellent school options
- Average of 260 days of sunshine annually
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
INTRODUCTION
Gould Medical Group is looking for a BE/BC Urologist in Stockton, CA.
POSITION DETAILS
- Starting base salary: $575,000
- Two-year salary guarantee available
- RVU based compensation model starting in year 2
- RVU Bonus potential during guarantee
- Sign-on bonus
- Residency stipend available
- Robotics experience preferred
- Flexible scheduling
- Stable and growing group
- EHR: Epic
QUALIFICATIONS
BE/BC
JOIN US AND ENJOY
STANDARD BENEFITS
- Annual 12.0% 401(k) gift
- Two-year shareholder track
- Annual CME allowance
- Full health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Group paid malpractice and tail coverage
- Annual profit sharing for shareholders
- Individual Performance Bonus
- Relocation assistance
ORGANIZATION DETAILS
Gould Medical Group is a growing, 525+ clinician multi-specialty group located about two hours east of San Francisco, California. Our communities offer quick access to the bay area as well as other hot spots such as Napa Valley, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
AREA DETAILS
- Close proximity to the Bay Area but a lower cost of living
- Short driving distance to Yosemite, wine country, Lake Tahoe, Monterey
- Centrally located with quick access to skiing, hiking, surfing, and entertainment venues of various types
- Rapidly growing communities
- Excellent school options
- Average of 260 days of sunshine annually
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Urologist
Credential your foreign medical degree early
ECFMG certification is a prerequisite for PERM-based sponsorship as a foreign-trained urologist. Start the verification process before you begin your job search, since delays here stall the entire I-140 and labor certification timeline.
Target academic and health system employers
University-affiliated urology departments and large integrated health systems sponsor PERM petitions far more regularly than private solo practices. Look for institutions with graduate medical education programs, which already have legal infrastructure for foreign physician sponsorship.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before negotiating
Your board certification status and fellowship training often determine which category your employer files under. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or equivalent, while EB-3 covers skilled professionals. Your priority date and country of birth make this distinction financially significant.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter urologist roles by employers with active PERM filing history using Migrate Mate. This surfaces hospitals and health systems that have already committed to employment-based sponsorship, so you're not discovering an employer's policy limitations after an offer.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
PERM requires your employer to pay the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your metro area and experience level. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you know whether the offered salary clears the threshold USCIS will scrutinize.
Clarify the I-140 filing timeline in your contract
Ask the employer's immigration counsel when they plan to file the I-140 after PERM certification. A long gap between PERM approval and I-140 filing delays your priority date, which directly affects how soon you can file for adjustment of status.
Green Card Urologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a urology role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Urology is a specialty occupation requiring an MD plus a five-year residency and typically a fellowship, which means most positions qualify under EB-2 as an advanced-degree role. EB-3 is also available and used by some employers as a filing strategy. Your country of birth determines which category produces the faster path to a green card.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a urologist?
H-1B visa authorization is temporary, capped at six years without an approved I-140, and subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no cap at the EB-3 level. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 adjudication, and adjustment of status together typically take two to four years before a green card is issued.
Can a foreign-trained urologist start the PERM process before completing a U.S. fellowship?
PERM requires a bona fide job offer for a permanent position, so the employer must intend to hire you into a full attending role, not a training position. Most hospitals initiate PERM only after you've accepted an attending offer. ECFMG certification and state medical licensure are prerequisites USCIS will verify during I-140 adjudication.
How do I find hospitals actively sponsoring green cards for urologists?
Use Migrate Mate to search urology roles filtered by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history. This is more reliable than asking recruiters, since many employers sponsor selectively by specialty or only for hard-to-fill positions. Academic medical centers and large health systems account for the majority of urology PERM filings.
What happens to my green card process if I change employers before adjustment of status is approved?
If your I-140 has been approved for 180 days or more, you may be able to port your priority date to a new employer in the same or similar occupation under AC21 portability rules. Changing employers before the 180-day mark typically requires restarting the PERM and I-140 process. Confirm any job change with an immigration attorney before resigning.