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Epileptologists are specialist neurologists who diagnose and manage epilepsy and seizure disorders, a role USCIS consistently classifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B. Academic medical centers, Level 4 epilepsy programs, and large neurology practices are the most active H-1B sponsors for this subspecialty.
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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Department of Neurology is seeking a BC/BE hourly epileptologist to provide care for patients at VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital. This is a 100% remote, hourly position.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Neurology
Department Summary: The mission of the Department of Neurology is to provide state of the art comprehensive patient centered neurological care for adults and children, perform translational and clinical research to further understanding of disease mechanisms and develop new treatments, and train the next generation of neurologists and clinical neuroscientists. Department faculty have a responsibility to provide service to their profession and our community.
Duties & Responsibilities: Primary clinical responsibilities include care of inpatients at Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) with an emphasis on epilepsy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BC/BE in Neurology
- Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology with an emphasis on Epilepsy or Fellowship in Epilepsy
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty at VCU
SALARY RANGE
Commensurate
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
ORP Eligible: No
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Name: Eric Hunsley
Contact Email: Eric.Hunsley@vcuhealth.org
LOCATION
907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
South Hill, Virginia, United States
INTRODUCTION
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Department of Neurology is seeking a BC/BE hourly epileptologist to provide care for patients at VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital. This is a 100% remote, hourly position.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Neurology
Department Summary: The mission of the Department of Neurology is to provide state of the art comprehensive patient centered neurological care for adults and children, perform translational and clinical research to further understanding of disease mechanisms and develop new treatments, and train the next generation of neurologists and clinical neuroscientists. Department faculty have a responsibility to provide service to their profession and our community.
Duties & Responsibilities: Primary clinical responsibilities include care of inpatients at Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) with an emphasis on epilepsy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BC/BE in Neurology
- Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology with an emphasis on Epilepsy or Fellowship in Epilepsy
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty at VCU
SALARY RANGE
Commensurate
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
ORP Eligible: No
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Name: Eric Hunsley
Contact Email: Eric.Hunsley@vcuhealth.org
LOCATION
907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
South Hill, Virginia, United States
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Epileptologist
Verify your ABPN board certification pathway
H-1B petitions for epileptologists frequently cite board certification as evidence of specialty occupation status. Confirm whether your clinical neurophysiology or epilepsy fellowship meets ABPN eligibility requirements before your employer files the I-129.
Target Level 4 epilepsy centers specifically
NAEC-designated Level 3 and Level 4 epilepsy centers run dedicated fellowship and attending pipelines and file H-1B petitions routinely. Academic medical centers affiliated with neurology residency programs are far more practiced at sponsoring subspecialists than community hospitals.
Search LCA filings to identify active sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B LCA filing history for neurology and epileptology roles. This surfaces which academic centers and health systems have actively sponsored the position, saving you from pursuing employers with no sponsorship infrastructure.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for neurologists in your target metro before finalizing your offer letter so you know the minimum wage floor your employer must clear.
Align your fellowship end date with the H-1B cap timeline
If you're completing a fellowship on J-1 or F-1 OPT, the H-1B cap filing opens April 1 for an October 1 start. Work with your program director early to confirm your end date doesn't create a gap if your cap-subject petition isn't selected in the lottery.
Request cap-exempt filing through a hospital outpatient clinic
Epileptologists employed by nonprofit hospitals or university medical centers may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filing, bypassing the lottery entirely. Ask your prospective employer's legal team whether their entity qualifies under INA 214(g)(5)(A) before assuming you need lottery selection.
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Find Epileptologist JobsEpileptologist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the epileptologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Epileptology requires a medical degree followed by neurology residency and an accredited epilepsy or clinical neurophysiology fellowship, satisfying USCIS's requirement that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty. USCIS has consistently approved H-1B petitions for neurologist subspecialties, and the theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge is well-documented for this role.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for epileptologists?
Academic medical centers, university-affiliated hospitals, and NAEC-designated Level 3 and Level 4 epilepsy programs are the most active sponsors. These institutions have established immigration infrastructure and regularly file H-1B petitions for subspecialty neurologists. Private neurology groups and community hospitals sponsor less frequently and may lack the administrative experience to manage the filing process efficiently. You can filter by employer filing history on Migrate Mate.
Can an epileptologist on J-1 waiver status transition to H-1B?
Yes, but the pathway depends on your waiver type. Conrad 30 waivers typically require you to work in a designated shortage area for three years before changing status. IGA and federal agency waivers have their own conditions. Once your waiver obligation is fulfilled, your employer can file a change of status to H-1B, or you can pursue cap-exempt filing if the employer qualifies as a nonprofit or government research institution.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect epileptologists seeking their first U.S. employer sponsor?
If your prospective employer is a for-profit entity without cap-exempt status, your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery capped at 85,000 slots. Registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. However, nonprofit hospitals and university medical centers are cap-exempt, meaning they can file at any time of year without lottery selection, which significantly reduces timing risk for epileptologists transitioning from fellowship.
What should I verify about an employer's H-1B sponsorship process before accepting an offer?
Confirm whether the employer is cap-subject or cap-exempt, who covers legal and filing fees, and whether they use an in-house immigration team or outside counsel. Ask specifically about premium processing availability, since epilepsy program start dates are often tied to academic calendars. You can check a prospective employer's LCA filing history for neurology roles before your interview by searching on Migrate Mate.
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