H-1B Visa Vascular Surgeon Jobs

Vascular surgeons are consistently among the top H-1B specialty occupation approvals in physician categories. Your board certification pathway, residency completion, and U.S. medical licensing timeline all affect when an employer can file your petition and which hospitals are equipped to sponsor.

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Open Jobs56+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type100% On-site
Median Salary$315K
Top LocationYork, PA
Most JobsWellSpan Health

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WellSpan Health
Vascular Surgeon
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WellSpan Health
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Vascular Surgeon
WellSpan Health
Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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University of Kentucky
Physician - Vascular Surgeon
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University of Kentucky
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Physician - Vascular Surgeon
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
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15+ yrs exp.
Doctorate
10,000+

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Houston Methodist
Vascular Surgeon
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Houston Methodist
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Vascular Surgeon
Houston Methodist
Baytown, Texas
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Surgeons
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana
Physician- Vascular Surgeon
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Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana
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Physician- Vascular Surgeon
Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana
Lafayette, Louisiana
Medical Specialists
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CommonSpirit Health
Vascular Surgeon
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Vascular Surgeon
CommonSpirit Health
Bryan, Texas
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Surgeons
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$239/hr - $363/hr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Vascular Surgeon

Align your ECFMG certification before applying

USCIS requires evidence of licensure or its equivalent for physician H-1B petitions. Having your ECFMG certification complete before you target employers removes a common bottleneck that delays or kills offers at the filing stage.

Target hospitals with GME infrastructure

Academic medical centers and large health systems with Graduate Medical Education offices handle H-1B filings routinely. These employers have in-house immigration counsel and established DOL prevailing-wage compliance workflows, making the sponsorship process faster and more reliable for vascular surgery hires.

Check LCA filing history on Migrate Mate

Search Migrate Mate's employer database to see which hospitals and surgery groups have filed Labor Condition Applications for vascular surgery or closely related SOC codes. That filing history tells you who has sponsored before and is equipped to do it again.

Understand the prevailing-wage tier for your role

Vascular surgery roles typically fall at DOL Wage Level III or IV. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the prevailing wage for the specific metropolitan area where you're interviewing so you can evaluate whether an offer meets the DOL threshold before accepting.

Negotiate contract terms that accommodate H-1B timing

H-1B petitions filed under cap-exempt status through hospitals or nonprofits affiliated with higher education can be submitted at any time. Confirm your employer's cap-exempt status early so your contract start date doesn't conflict with USCIS processing windows.

Prepare a specialty occupation support letter early

USCIS scrutinizes physician H-1B petitions for specialty occupation documentation. Ask your prospective employer to prepare a detailed support letter linking vascular surgery duties to your specific degree field before the I-129 is filed, not after an RFE arrives.

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Vascular Surgeon H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does vascular surgery qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes. Vascular surgery requires a medical degree followed by a general surgery residency and a vascular surgery fellowship, making it clearly a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. Your employer documents this connection in the I-129 petition by describing the specific degree requirement for the role and your credentials meeting it.

Which types of employers can sponsor H-1B visas for vascular surgeons?

Academic medical centers, nonprofit hospital systems, and physician groups affiliated with universities are the most common sponsors for vascular surgeons because many qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. This means they can file your petition at any time of year rather than waiting for the annual April lottery window. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with documented H-1B filing history in surgical specialties.

How does state medical licensure affect my H-1B petition as a vascular surgeon?

USCIS requires evidence that you hold a full, unrestricted state medical license or that you're entitled to one. If you're still completing fellowship when your employer files, they can submit documentation showing you'll obtain licensure before you begin practicing. Some states also issue a temporary or training license, which USCIS accepts with proper documentation from the employer.

What is the typical H-1B petition timeline for a vascular surgeon starting a new position?

For cap-exempt employers, the employer files the I-129 with DOL Labor Condition Application certification first, which typically takes seven business days. USCIS then adjudicates the I-129, with standard processing running three to six months. Premium processing cuts the USCIS decision to 15 business days. Your start date should account for both stages, plus any credentialing timelines set by the hospital.

Can I change hospitals while on H-1B status without losing work authorization?

Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file an I-129 on your behalf, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new hospital must file before your current authorization lapses. Confirm the new employer has H-1B sponsorship experience before accepting an offer, since surgical groups vary widely in immigration infrastructure.

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