Green Card Vascular Surgeon Jobs
Vascular surgeons with foreign training can secure U.S. permanent residency through employment-based green card sponsorship via PERM labor certification. Hospitals and academic medical centers routinely sponsor EB-2 and EB-3 petitions for qualified candidates, covering the full I-140 and adjustment of status process for this high-demand surgical specialty.
Find Green Card Vascular Surgeon JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 46+ Vascular Surgeon jobs
See all 46+ Vascular Surgeon Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Vascular Surgeon roles.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
Indiana University Health Care Associates, Inc. d/b/a Indiana University Health Medical Group seeks a Vascular Surgeon in Bloomington and Spencer, Indiana.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job duties: Deliver Vascular Surgeon services to patients through the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, ailments, and disabilities with no restrictions or limitations. Position is based in Bloomington, Indiana, with travel between the local healthcare clinic and Bloomington hospital required. All travel is local and within a reasonable commute, as dictated by patient demand, with no overnight travel. Travel will occur approximately once per month.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum requirements:
- M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent in Medicine
- Eligibility for or possession of a valid Indiana medical license
- Completion of a medical residency in Vascular Surgery
- Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Vascular Surgery
LOCATION
Work locations: Bloomington, IN 47408; Spencer, IN
COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
Bloomington, Indiana is a progressive college town with the perfect blend of charm and culture. Residents enjoy the city's dynamic energy, spectacular scenery, outdoor adventure, and world-class educational opportunities.
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the best counties to live in America (amongst the best counties in the U.S. for families and young professionals, and as the best county in the state for outdoor activities)
- Vibrant downtown: arts, theaters, museums, and a thriving music scene
- Close proximity to top-ranked Indianapolis International Airport, voted "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
- Home of Big Ten conference member Indiana University, as well as highly-rated schools (ranked by Niche as the number two Indiana county for public schools in 2023)
- Lively nightlife, award-winning wineries and distilleries, shopping, and unique dining (including global cuisine)
- Home to Indiana's only national forest, the largest state park in Indiana (Brown County State Park) and Lake Monroe
- Active lifestyle, including an urban biking trail, camping, caverns, boating, hiking, golfing, fishing, horseback riding, and skiing
- 45 minutes to Indianapolis and 90 minutes to Louisville
HEALTHCARE SYSTEM/HOSPITAL DESCRIPTION
The new IU Health Bloomington Hospital and Regional Academic Health Center, part of the Indiana University Health Medical Group, opened in December 2021. The facility offers a personalized approach to inpatient services (including intensive care, complex surgeries and comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology services), outpatient services with leading-edge diagnostic testing, flexible space in the emergency department for post-care observation, a dedicated trauma center and a cancer infusion center.
At the same time, the facility strengthens healthcare education by providing space for collaboration and coordination of care and teaching. Students and trainees frequently come to the hospital side of the facility for clinical experiences.
We are pleased to announce the new IUSM Bloomington Hospital Internal Medicine residency program launches in 2026!
Indiana University Health Medical Group and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.
INTRODUCTION
Indiana University Health Care Associates, Inc. d/b/a Indiana University Health Medical Group seeks a Vascular Surgeon in Bloomington and Spencer, Indiana.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job duties: Deliver Vascular Surgeon services to patients through the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, ailments, and disabilities with no restrictions or limitations. Position is based in Bloomington, Indiana, with travel between the local healthcare clinic and Bloomington hospital required. All travel is local and within a reasonable commute, as dictated by patient demand, with no overnight travel. Travel will occur approximately once per month.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum requirements:
- M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent in Medicine
- Eligibility for or possession of a valid Indiana medical license
- Completion of a medical residency in Vascular Surgery
- Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Vascular Surgery
LOCATION
Work locations: Bloomington, IN 47408; Spencer, IN
COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
Bloomington, Indiana is a progressive college town with the perfect blend of charm and culture. Residents enjoy the city's dynamic energy, spectacular scenery, outdoor adventure, and world-class educational opportunities.
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the best counties to live in America (amongst the best counties in the U.S. for families and young professionals, and as the best county in the state for outdoor activities)
- Vibrant downtown: arts, theaters, museums, and a thriving music scene
- Close proximity to top-ranked Indianapolis International Airport, voted "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
- Home of Big Ten conference member Indiana University, as well as highly-rated schools (ranked by Niche as the number two Indiana county for public schools in 2023)
- Lively nightlife, award-winning wineries and distilleries, shopping, and unique dining (including global cuisine)
- Home to Indiana's only national forest, the largest state park in Indiana (Brown County State Park) and Lake Monroe
- Active lifestyle, including an urban biking trail, camping, caverns, boating, hiking, golfing, fishing, horseback riding, and skiing
- 45 minutes to Indianapolis and 90 minutes to Louisville
HEALTHCARE SYSTEM/HOSPITAL DESCRIPTION
The new IU Health Bloomington Hospital and Regional Academic Health Center, part of the Indiana University Health Medical Group, opened in December 2021. The facility offers a personalized approach to inpatient services (including intensive care, complex surgeries and comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology services), outpatient services with leading-edge diagnostic testing, flexible space in the emergency department for post-care observation, a dedicated trauma center and a cancer infusion center.
At the same time, the facility strengthens healthcare education by providing space for collaboration and coordination of care and teaching. Students and trainees frequently come to the hospital side of the facility for clinical experiences.
We are pleased to announce the new IUSM Bloomington Hospital Internal Medicine residency program launches in 2026!
Indiana University Health Medical Group and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.
See all 46+ Green Card Vascular Surgeon Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Green Card Vascular Surgeon Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Vascular Surgeon
Verify your ABVS board eligibility early
PERM requires your credentials to meet the minimum requirements stated in the job posting. Confirm your foreign surgical training maps to ACGME-accredited vascular surgery fellowship standards before your employer files, or the labor certification can be challenged during audit.
Target academic medical centers with J-1 waivers
Teaching hospitals and university health systems routinely sponsor EB-2 and EB-3 petitions for vascular surgeons. They also hold Conrad 30 J-1 visa waiver slots, so if you arrived on a J-1, these employers already understand the dual-intent pathway to permanent residency.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by vascular surgery and surgical subspecialty roles to find hospitals with active PERM filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have sponsored foreign surgeons before, so you're not cold-applying to institutions unfamiliar with the I-140 process.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer letter
Ask your employer to initiate the prevailing wage determination with DOL before you sign. Getting the PWD request submitted during contract negotiations shortens the gap between your start date and the formal PERM filing, which matters when building toward your priority date.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your geographic area. Cross-check your offer against OFLC Wage Search data for vascular surgeons in your target metro before accepting, since an underpaid offer can delay or derail certification.
Confirm your O*NET code matches your duties
Your employer's PERM application must match the O*NET occupational classification for your actual surgical duties. If you perform both open and endovascular procedures, verify the job description reflects that scope, because mismatches between your duties and the O*NET profile are a common audit trigger.
Green Card Vascular Surgeon: Frequently Asked Questions
Does vascular surgery qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Vascular surgery qualifies under both EB-2 and EB-3. EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals, which applies to physicians holding an MD or DO plus fellowship training. EB-3 covers professionals whose roles require a U.S. bachelor's degree equivalent. Most hospital sponsors file under EB-2 given the doctoral-level training vascular surgeons hold, but EB-3 remains a viable path if your employer prefers that category.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for vascular surgeons?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa renewed every three years, subject to an annual lottery for most applicants. PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process requires DOL-certified recruitment and a prevailing wage determination, takes longer to complete, but results in an I-140 immigrant petition that locks in your priority date for lawful permanent residency.
How long does the PERM process typically take for a vascular surgeon?
DOL currently processes PERM applications in the analyst review queue over several months, though timelines shift. Before PERM is even filed, your employer must complete a prevailing wage determination and a mandatory recruitment period. From start to I-140 approval, most straightforward vascular surgery cases take 18 to 36 months, not counting any priority date backlog that applies based on your country of birth.
How can I find vascular surgeon jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters roles by green card sponsorship and shows employers with verified PERM filing history in surgical subspecialties. Academic medical centers, integrated health systems, and VA-affiliated hospitals are the most consistent sponsors. Avoid relying solely on job postings that mention H-1B sponsorship, since many employers that file H-1Bs also sponsor PERM but don't advertise it explicitly.
Can a vascular surgeon self-petition for a green card without employer sponsorship?
Yes. Vascular surgeons with advanced credentials may qualify for an EB-1A petition based on demonstrated expertise in their field, or an EB-2 National Interest Waiver if they can show their work benefits the U.S. public. Physicians practicing in underserved areas have a specific NIW pathway under USCIS policy. Both routes allow self-petitioning without a PERM labor certification, though the evidentiary bar is high.