H-1B Visa Neurosurgeon Jobs
Neurosurgeon roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring a medical degree, U.S. residency training, and board certification. Most sponsoring employers are academic medical centers, hospital systems, and neuroscience institutes that file the LCA and I-129 on your behalf before your start date.
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Neurosurgeon in Beautiful Southern Maine
MaineHealth Neurosurgery and Spine in Scarborough, Maine is currently seeking a BC/BE fellowship-trained Neurosurgeon or Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. The ideal candidate would have at least five years of postgraduate experience.
MaineHealth Neurosurgery and Spine provides compassionate, high-quality and personalized care to the people of Maine and northern New England with disorders of the brain and spine. This well-established practice offers patients the most innovative and sophisticated neurosurgical techniques with the highest level of expertise and experience.
The candidate will join 10 Neurosurgeons with fellowship training and clinical focus in complex spine, including pediatric and adult spinal deformity surgery, functional neurosurgery, tumor and skull base surgery, cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery.
The practice offers a multi-specialty approach to conservative treatments of spine conditions and provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of spine and musculoskeletal disorders. The team of highly trained physiatrists, anesthesia pain providers, osteopaths, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, and nurses work together to offer alternative treatment options to patients, whenever appropriate. As a specialty practice, they work closely with primary care and other providers, providing the best service and medical care to patients and the community through the unified effort of the entire team.
MaineHealth Neurosurgery and Spine is part of the Neuroscience Service Line at Maine Health and Maine Medical Center, a regional center of excellence in neurosciences. The practice is an integral component of the health system, providing the residents of Maine and northern New England state-of-the-art care for disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. The Neuroscience Service line is built on a partnership between all the MaineHealth system hospitals, community-based physicians and nearly all the surrounding communities’ hospitals focusing on three major areas: clinical/patient care, medical education and research.
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives. The annual base salary for this position is $1,237,710. In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
About MaineHealth
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
About Portland, Maine
Ideal for families and young professionals, the Greater Portland area offers exceptional foods, lifestyles and activities. Attractions include its historic Old Port district, craft microbreweries, the Portland Museum of Art, Victoria Mansion, Wadsworth-Longfellow House and six classic lighthouses. Public and private schools are excellent. Transportation is reliable, and there are many four-season outdoor activities to enjoy, including sailing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and skiing at one of 14 Maine-area ski resorts.
MaineHealth is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive environment that is welcoming to diverse faculty.
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV.
Contact: Katye Thatcher, CPRP, Physician and APP Recruiter, katye.thatcher@mainehealth.org
Hiring Scam Alert: MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
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Neurosurgeon in Beautiful Southern Maine
MaineHealth Neurosurgery and Spine in Scarborough, Maine is currently seeking a BC/BE fellowship-trained Neurosurgeon or Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. The ideal candidate would have at least five years of postgraduate experience.
MaineHealth Neurosurgery and Spine provides compassionate, high-quality and personalized care to the people of Maine and northern New England with disorders of the brain and spine. This well-established practice offers patients the most innovative and sophisticated neurosurgical techniques with the highest level of expertise and experience.
The candidate will join 10 Neurosurgeons with fellowship training and clinical focus in complex spine, including pediatric and adult spinal deformity surgery, functional neurosurgery, tumor and skull base surgery, cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery.
The practice offers a multi-specialty approach to conservative treatments of spine conditions and provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of spine and musculoskeletal disorders. The team of highly trained physiatrists, anesthesia pain providers, osteopaths, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, and nurses work together to offer alternative treatment options to patients, whenever appropriate. As a specialty practice, they work closely with primary care and other providers, providing the best service and medical care to patients and the community through the unified effort of the entire team.
MaineHealth Neurosurgery and Spine is part of the Neuroscience Service Line at Maine Health and Maine Medical Center, a regional center of excellence in neurosciences. The practice is an integral component of the health system, providing the residents of Maine and northern New England state-of-the-art care for disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. The Neuroscience Service line is built on a partnership between all the MaineHealth system hospitals, community-based physicians and nearly all the surrounding communities’ hospitals focusing on three major areas: clinical/patient care, medical education and research.
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives. The annual base salary for this position is $1,237,710. In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
About MaineHealth
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
About Portland, Maine
Ideal for families and young professionals, the Greater Portland area offers exceptional foods, lifestyles and activities. Attractions include its historic Old Port district, craft microbreweries, the Portland Museum of Art, Victoria Mansion, Wadsworth-Longfellow House and six classic lighthouses. Public and private schools are excellent. Transportation is reliable, and there are many four-season outdoor activities to enjoy, including sailing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and skiing at one of 14 Maine-area ski resorts.
MaineHealth is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive environment that is welcoming to diverse faculty.
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV.
Contact: Katye Thatcher, CPRP, Physician and APP Recruiter, katye.thatcher@mainehealth.org
Hiring Scam Alert: MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Neurosurgeon
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
International medical graduates must hold current ECFMG certification to enter U.S. residency and fellowship programs. Confirm your certification status is active and unrestricted before any employer can file your H-1B petition, since USCIS requires it as primary evidence of foreign medical training.
Target academic medical centers with cap-exempt status
Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions are often cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can file year-round without competing in the lottery. Search Migrate Mate to filter neurosurgeon openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your neurosurgery subspecialty and practice location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for SOC code 29-1242 before you receive a formal offer.
Confirm fellowship completion aligns with H-1B filing windows
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed for an October 1 start date, and USCIS opens registration in March. If your fellowship ends in June or July, coordinate with your sponsoring employer to file during the prior March registration cycle to avoid a gap in authorized status.
Request employer-paid premium processing for time-sensitive credentialing
Hospital credentialing committees often require an approved H-1B before granting surgical privileges. Confirm in writing that your employer will file with premium processing so USCIS adjudicates the I-129 within 15 business days, preventing delays between your contract start date and your first scheduled procedure.
Document subspecialty training to satisfy specialty occupation evidence
USCIS scrutinizes neurosurgery petitions where the role description is broad. Provide fellowship certificates, board examination results, and a detailed employer letter specifying the subspecialty focus, such as spine, pediatric, or vascular neurosurgery, to clearly establish that the degree requirement is tied to the specific duties.
H-1B Visa Neurosurgeon: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a neurosurgeon role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Neurosurgery requires a medical degree, completion of a seven-year neurosurgical residency, and in most cases subspecialty fellowship training, all of which satisfy the USCIS specialty occupation standard. The role is classified under SOC code 29-1242, and USCIS consistently recognizes it as qualifying. Your employer documents this in the I-129 petition by describing the specific duties and degree requirements.
Can a neurosurgeon avoid the H-1B lottery?
Many neurosurgeons can. Academic medical centers, teaching hospitals, and nonprofit research institutions affiliated with universities are frequently cap-exempt H-1B employers. Cap-exempt employers can file petitions at any time of year without entering the annual lottery. To identify which employers hold this status, look for institutions classified as institutions of higher education or affiliated nonprofit entities under USCIS guidelines.
How do I find neurosurgeon employers that actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lists neurosurgeon openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can identify hospital systems and academic medical centers that have sponsored the visa in practice, not just those claiming willingness. Reviewing an employer's actual DOL filing record before you apply saves significant time in the recruitment process.
What documentation does my employer need to file my H-1B petition?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting Form I-129 to USCIS. Supporting documents typically include your medical school diploma, ECFMG certificate for international graduates, residency and fellowship completion letters, board certification or examination results, a copy of your state medical license, and a detailed offer letter describing the subspecialty duties and the degree requirements tied to them.
Can I start practicing while my H-1B petition is pending?
Only if you already hold valid work authorization, such as J-1 visa or a prior H-1B status that remains current. A pending I-129 petition alone does not grant work authorization. If you're changing status from J-1 to H-1B, work cannot begin until USCIS approves the petition and your status changes, which is why employers often request premium processing to avoid gaps between your contract start date and approval.