As a recruiter, it’s important you have some knowledge of immigration as it relates to physicians and the hiring process. Immigration matters have become increasingly complicated, and involving an expert is essential at some point in the process. However, it’s still beneficial to understand the basics before reaching the point where you need an expert.

Whether you’re a rookie physician recruiter just getting your feet wet or a seasoned recruiter with many years under your belt, physician visas and immigration laws are topics you need to understand. You need to understand both the differences among visa types and the pros and cons to sponsoring a potential hire. And if you indeed identify candidates for placements in your system, make immigration an active element of your recruitment strategy. Remember – an international physician is interested in both a good job and working with an employer committed to qualifying him/her for visa status.