Urologist Green Card 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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Get Access To All JobsJob ID: 53629
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Description:
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is seeking a full-time, dynamic BE/BC Urologist to join their Urology practice located in Lansing, Michigan. UMH-Sparrow delivers exceptional quality care in a diverse and family friendly community. UMH-Sparrow is committed to improving access to medical care across the Mid-Michigan region.
- General urology, but open to subspecialty areas
- UM-Health Sparrow has a comprehensive urology program serving Mid-Michigan with a broad mix of general and subspecialty urologic care
- 1:6 call maximum
- Multiple practice locations across Mid-Michigan, including Lansing, Carson City, St. Johns, Charlotte, Owosso, and Ionia with continued expected growth and expansion
- Visits to regional hospitals expected 1 to 2 times monthly
- EPIC EMR
- Big Ten University city
Position is hospital-employed and offers:
- Excellent compensation and benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage
- Relocation assistance negotiable, 401(k) with matching funds, generous CME benefits
- Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
Learn more about this position by contacting:
Cory Baird
Physician Recruiter
Cell: 567.322.4822
Email: cory.baird@uofmhealth.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Job Family
Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers
Requirements
Shift Variable
Degree Type / Education Level MD/DO
Status Full-time
Facility Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level New Grad
Job ID: 53629
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Description:
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is seeking a full-time, dynamic BE/BC Urologist to join their Urology practice located in Lansing, Michigan. UMH-Sparrow delivers exceptional quality care in a diverse and family friendly community. UMH-Sparrow is committed to improving access to medical care across the Mid-Michigan region.
- General urology, but open to subspecialty areas
- UM-Health Sparrow has a comprehensive urology program serving Mid-Michigan with a broad mix of general and subspecialty urologic care
- 1:6 call maximum
- Multiple practice locations across Mid-Michigan, including Lansing, Carson City, St. Johns, Charlotte, Owosso, and Ionia with continued expected growth and expansion
- Visits to regional hospitals expected 1 to 2 times monthly
- EPIC EMR
- Big Ten University city
Position is hospital-employed and offers:
- Excellent compensation and benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage
- Relocation assistance negotiable, 401(k) with matching funds, generous CME benefits
- Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
Learn more about this position by contacting:
Cory Baird
Physician Recruiter
Cell: 567.322.4822
Email: cory.baird@uofmhealth.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Job Family
Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers
Requirements
Shift Variable
Degree Type / Education Level MD/DO
Status Full-time
Facility Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level New Grad
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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.
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Find Urologist JobsUrologist Green Card Sponsorship: 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 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.
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