Know-How Exchange : Career/Training

NOTE: I'm not an immigration attorney and what follows ought to NOT be considered by you as legal advice.

H-1B visas are allocated on a quota system that varies per nation. Here's an article from the Times that might help: https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-10/job-trends/41265874...

Similarly, here's a link to the Indian embassy in Washington, D.C. https://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/types_of_visas/temporary-employment-holp.htm...

What kind of position are you looking for after your dentistry course? Do you know of employers in the United States that will support you in your plan? I'm asking this because there is a great deal of difference between educational visas and H-1B visas, which is why you'll need legal help.

The H-1B route is a good one to take IF you qualify. To learn more about the necessary qualifications, use this link: https://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a754...

You'll need a sponsoring employer, you'll need legal help, and you'll need time. Unless (or until such time that you're in a position to adjust the status of any visa you may be lucky enough to qualify for) you may want to forget about permanent residency.

I worked with a legal firm in Philadelphia to help me with my H-1B visa after I'd elected to adjust its status to that of permanent residency. It took five and half years for me to receive my permanent residence status (the fabled, green card), and it cost me over $10,000 (657,000 Rupees) in legal and filing fees. Unless things have changed (and it is your responsibility here to check) an initial H-1B visa is valid for 3 years and can be extended after this period for a further 3 years. If, after that time an applicant has not sought or obtained permanent residency, the H-1B expires and the applicant must return to their country of origin.

Just know what you're getting yourself into.

Good luck to you.