H-1B Visa OB/GYN Jobs

OB/GYN roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at minimum a medical degree plus residency training in obstetrics and gynecology. Most hospital systems and multispecialty groups sponsor H-1B petitions for OB/GYNs, and cap-exempt employers like nonprofit teaching hospitals can file year-round without the annual lottery.

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UCHealth
RN OB/GYN /women and infant/L&D Nights
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UCHealth
New 17h ago
RN OB/GYN /women and infant/L&D Nights
UCHealth
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$35 - $54/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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University of Vermont
OB/GYN REI - Assistant/Associate/Professor
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University of Vermont
New 22h ago
OB/GYN REI - Assistant/Associate/Professor
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
$426k - $563k
On-Site
Doctorate
1,001-5,000

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Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians
Academic Specialist in General OB/GYN
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Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians
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Academic Specialist in General OB/GYN
Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians
Boston, Massachusetts
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Teaching & Instruction
Physicians
On-Site
Other
501-1,000

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University of Kentucky
APP OB/GYN Maternal/Fetal Med
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University of Kentucky
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APP OB/GYN Maternal/Fetal Med
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$104k - $144k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Penn State Health
Physician OB/GYN
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Penn State Health
Added 3d ago
Physician OB/GYN
Penn State Health
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$390k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in OB/GYN

Verify your ECFMG certification before applying

International medical graduates need active ECFMG certification before most hospital credentialing committees will process your application. Get this confirmed early, delays here push back your H-1B petition timeline by months, not weeks.

Target cap-exempt employers for faster filing

Nonprofit hospitals, academic medical centers, and federally qualified health centers are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file your H-1B petition any time of year without waiting for the April lottery window.

Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate

Filter OB/GYN employers by verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filings on Migrate Mate. This shows you which health systems have an active sponsorship track record before you invest time in their application process.

Request premium processing when your start date is fixed

USCIS premium processing guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision. If your residency ends on a specific date or your contract has a hard start date, premium processing eliminates the guesswork in your onboarding timeline.

Confirm the employer covers your H-1B legal fees

DOL rules require employers to pay the H-1B filing fees and prohibit passing mandatory costs to you. Clarify during contract negotiations which fees the employer covers and get it documented in writing before signing.

Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer

Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing wage for your OB/GYN role in that geographic area. Cross-check your offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search under SOC code 29-1218 before accepting any offer.

H-1B Visa OB/GYN: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an OB/GYN role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes. OB/GYN is a specialty occupation under H-1B rules because the position normally requires at minimum a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree followed by a completed residency in obstetrics and gynecology. USCIS consistently approves H-1B petitions for board-certified and board-eligible OB/GYNs. The specialty occupation requirement is straightforward for this role because the degree requirement is universal and field-specific.

How do I find hospitals and medical groups that sponsor H-1B visas for OB/GYNs?

Search Migrate Mate to find OB/GYN employers filtered by verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This shows you which health systems have actually sponsored physicians in this specialty, not just those who list sponsorship as a possibility in job postings. Nonprofit teaching hospitals and multispecialty groups are the most consistent sponsors for OB/GYN roles.

Can I start an OB/GYN job on H-1B before my residency ends?

Your employer can file an H-1B petition up to six months before your intended start date, which for cap-subject petitions is typically October 1. If you're completing a fellowship or residency at a cap-exempt institution, your current employer may also be able to bridge the gap with a concurrent H-1B. Confirm the exact timing with the hiring hospital's immigration counsel during offer negotiations.

What happens to my H-1B if my hospital employer changes ownership or merges?

If the acquiring entity is a successor-in-interest under USCIS guidance, your H-1B status generally transfers automatically and you can continue working without filing a new petition. If the new entity is materially different, your employer must file an amended H-1B petition before you begin working under the new structure. Always ask the HR or legal team to confirm successor-in-interest status immediately when a merger is announced.

Does board certification affect my H-1B petition as an OB/GYN?

Board certification strengthens your petition but isn't strictly required for H-1B approval. USCIS evaluates the position's requirements, not just your credentials, so a job description that requires board certification or board eligibility supports the specialty occupation finding. If you're board-eligible at the time of filing, include documentation of your residency completion and exam candidacy status in the petition package.