Pharmacists FAQs

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Tuesday, January 3, 2017 - 10:43

Processing Times Involved in NIW

Question

If I may verify the processing times involved in NIW. Since it falls under EB2 category, I am assuming it may be a long time before I can get my EAD card and be able to change employers. Also, I want to confirm if there could be issues if I change employers during the process - If so, I'd prefer to change my current employer before starting with it.

Answer

You can change employers any time if you are a self-applicant and will continue to work in your stated area of national interest.  But NIW priority date will take the same time as a normal EB-2 application does.  See: http://www.immigration.com/visa-bulletin under employment-based category 2.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - 02:57

Pharmacist visa for FPGEE

Question

I have plans of taking the FOREIGN PHARMACY EQUIVALENCY EXAM (FPGEE), I am from the Philippines what kind of visa should I apply for?

Answer

You will apply for B visa (B-1/B-2).

Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 00:47

Information regarding pharmacist immigration

Question

I need an information regarding the pharmacist immigration. I have cleared Fpgee and right now i am in usa on F-1 visa. How can i end up getting an internship?

Answer

You may want to ask in the forums http://forums.immigration.com about how to get an internship. We do process H-1 for Pharmacist Interns, but I do not know how you would get a job.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 07:05

Which category of green card for Pharmacists?

Question

Iam an FPGEC certified Indian pharmacist, I wanted to know what category does pharmacist green card come under ,am I eligible for EB1?

Answer

Pharmacists, like all professionals can potentially come under any of the three -- EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 category depending upon their qualifications and the jobs they do. So read carefully information about all the categories.