Navigating J-1, H-1B & Conrad 30: Immigration Advice for IMG Physicians with Mr. Kaushik Ranchod

For many International Medical Graduates, immigration can feel more stressful than residency itself.

Every few weeks, there's another headline about visa restrictions, policy changes, lawsuits, or new executive actions. It's understandable why so many physicians are asking:

"Will I still be able to stay in the United States?"

IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumJuly 26, 2026immigration, law, H1B visa, h1b, j1 visa, J1 waiver, conrad 30 waiver, conrad 30

How a Nigerian IMG Became a U.S. Citizen: The Real Timeline + Key Paperwork with Dr. Tolulope Abikoye (IMG Roadmap Series #126)

What does it actually take for an IMG to go from completing medical training in the U.S. to obtaining permanent residency—and eventually U.S. citizenship?

In this episode of the IMG Roadmap Podcast, we speak with Dr. Tolulope (Tolu) Abikoye, a Nigerian IMG and Family Medicine physician who completed the full journey—from arriving in the U.S. on an F-1 visa, to J-1 residency, securing a J-1 waiver job, transitioning to H-1B, obtaining an employment-based green card, and finally becoming a U.S. citizen in December 2025.

IMG Roadmap Series #38 : Dr. Wyncel Chan (Pediatrics)

How this Canadian went to the Caribbean medical school and now is about to an attending pediatrician at Indiana University. Read more to learn how she did that…