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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.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Physician - Vascular Surgeon
Requisition Number: FE04893
Department Name: 7H85V:SURGERY-VASCULAR
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
M.D or equivalent
Required Related Experience
Completion of residency training in General Surgery, as well as fellowship in Vascular Surgery
Required License/Registration/Certification
Board Eligible/Board Certified in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery
Eligibility for license to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky
Job Summary
The Department of Surgery at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is seeking additional faculty at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level. We offer an academic career in an environment that promotes professional excellence. Applicants must be board certified or board eligible in Vascular Surgery with a commitment to teaching, scholarly activity, and excellence in clinical care. Leadership opportunities may be available depending on interest and experience.
Primary responsibilities will include patient care over the entire spectrum of open and endovascular surgery at a quaternary care 954-bed hospital and the adjacent Veterans Administration Medical Center. The Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at UK College of Medicine consists of eight vascular surgeons and seven advanced practice clinicians. The majority of procedures are performed in two state-of-the-art hybrid operating rooms as well as Interventional Radiology suites. The practice is supported by a Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory that is IAC accredited. Outpatient services are provided at comprehensive Vascular Surgery clinic including a dedicated Vein Clinic, a Wound Care Center and on-site Vascular Laboratory.
Teaching responsibilities include working with vascular surgery fellows, general surgery residents, medical students, PA students, and nursing students, making the Vascular Surgery Service an active and rich educational environment. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine has robust infrastructure to support basic science and clinical research, translational research, as well as health services outcomes research.
To apply, please include a CV along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title: Physician - Vascular Surgeon
Requisition Number: FE04893
Department Name: 7H85V:SURGERY-VASCULAR
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
M.D or equivalent
Required Related Experience
Completion of residency training in General Surgery, as well as fellowship in Vascular Surgery
Required License/Registration/Certification
Board Eligible/Board Certified in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery
Eligibility for license to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky
Job Summary
The Department of Surgery at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is seeking additional faculty at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level. We offer an academic career in an environment that promotes professional excellence. Applicants must be board certified or board eligible in Vascular Surgery with a commitment to teaching, scholarly activity, and excellence in clinical care. Leadership opportunities may be available depending on interest and experience.
Primary responsibilities will include patient care over the entire spectrum of open and endovascular surgery at a quaternary care 954-bed hospital and the adjacent Veterans Administration Medical Center. The Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at UK College of Medicine consists of eight vascular surgeons and seven advanced practice clinicians. The majority of procedures are performed in two state-of-the-art hybrid operating rooms as well as Interventional Radiology suites. The practice is supported by a Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory that is IAC accredited. Outpatient services are provided at comprehensive Vascular Surgery clinic including a dedicated Vein Clinic, a Wound Care Center and on-site Vascular Laboratory.
Teaching responsibilities include working with vascular surgery fellows, general surgery residents, medical students, PA students, and nursing students, making the Vascular Surgery Service an active and rich educational environment. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine has robust infrastructure to support basic science and clinical research, translational research, as well as health services outcomes research.
To apply, please include a CV along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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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 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.
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Find Vascular Surgeon JobsVascular Surgeon Green Card Sponsorship: 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 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.
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