H-1B Visa Cardiologist Jobs

Cardiologist roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring a medical degree and board certification. Most positions are at cap-exempt institutions like hospitals and academic medical centers, meaning your employer can file year-round without waiting for the annual lottery.

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Overview

Open Jobs437+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type99% On-site
Median Salary$449K
Top LocationPortland, OR
Most JobsChenMed

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Cardiologist
Jobot
Bangor, Maine
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$290/hr - $375/hr
On-Site
None

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Mayo Clinic
Cardiologist
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Cardiologist
Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, Arizona
Medical Specialists
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
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None
10,000+

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Minisoft Technologies LLC
Cardiologist
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Cardiologist
Minisoft Technologies LLC
Goodyear, Arizona
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$400,000/yr - $450,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Doctorate

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Astrana Health
Cardiologist
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Cardiologist
Astrana Health
San Gabriel, California
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$418,000/yr - $500,000/yr
On-Site
15+ yrs exp.
Doctorate

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ChenMed
Cardiologist
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Cardiologist
ChenMed
Miami Gardens, Florida
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$278,575/yr - $397,963/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Cardiologist

Verify your ECFMG certification before applying

ECFMG certification is a prerequisite for H-1B sponsorship at virtually every U.S. cardiology program. Have your credentials verified and your USMLE steps documented before approaching employers, so nothing stalls the petition after an offer.

Target cap-exempt employers first

Hospitals, academic medical centers, and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt, so they can file your H-1B petition any time of year. You avoid the April lottery window entirely, which matters if you're finishing a fellowship mid-year.

Use Migrate Mate to filter H-1B sponsoring cardiology employers

Search Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filings for cardiology roles. This surfaces hospitals and health systems with verified H-1B sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which institutions will support your petition.

Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer

Look up the DOL prevailing wage for your specific cardiology SOC code and geographic area using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, and mismatches can delay filing.

Clarify who covers premium processing upfront

Premium processing guarantees a 15-business-day USCIS adjudication window, which matters if your fellowship or current status has a hard end date. Ask during the offer stage whether the employer covers this fee or expects you to.

Document your subspecialty training for the LCA job description

If you're in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, or heart failure, your employer's LCA job description should reflect your subspecialty. A generic 'cardiologist' description can create RFE risk if your credentials and the role description don't align precisely.

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Cardiologist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Do cardiologist roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?

Yes. Cardiology requires a Doctor of Medicine degree, residency training, fellowship, and board certification, which satisfies USCIS specialty occupation requirements under the H-1B classification. The O*NET profile for physicians and surgeons confirms the role requires a doctoral or professional degree, making it straightforward to document specialty occupation status in the petition.

Can a hospital sponsor my H-1B without waiting for the lottery?

Most hospitals, academic medical centers, and nonprofit health systems are cap-exempt employers under the H-1B program. They can file your petition at any time during the year. You're only subject to the 85,000-slot annual cap if your employer is a for-profit entity with no cap-exempt affiliation. Browse employers with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate to identify cap-exempt sponsors.

What happens to my H-1B status if I switch from one hospital to another?

The H-1B portability rules under AC21 let you start working for a new cap-exempt employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, as long as your prior petition was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer doesn't need to wait for approval before you begin, but the petition must be filed before your current authorized stay expires.

How does my J-1 waiver status affect H-1B sponsorship options?

If you completed a J-1 exchange visitor program and obtained a Conrad 30 or federal agency waiver, you're already committed to a three-year service obligation at an underserved facility. Many of those facilities are cap-exempt nonprofits, so H-1B sponsorship is common. USCIS allows concurrent H-1B filing during the waiver service period, but your employer must comply with the service agreement terms throughout.

Which cardiology subspecialties see the most H-1B sponsorship activity?

Interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and advanced heart failure have the highest demand and the most consistent H-1B sponsorship activity, particularly at academic medical centers and large health systems. DOL LCA disclosure data shows these subspecialties generate filings year-round at cap-exempt institutions. Searching by SOC code on Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers actively filing for cardiology roles in your subspecialty and target geography.

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