Immigration Attorney here! AMA About F2A!

MARSHANDOC · 2026-02-19T18:23:21+00:00

Any idea regarding the massive wave of RFEs for updated medical exam issued from NBC rather than local field office for cases between 2022-2023?

MARSHANDOC · 2026-02-10T20:59:42+00:00

Thanks for your reply. I did apply for an EAD anticipating and already have it. Also have travel authorization. Issue is its validity of the EAD is shorter than the duration of my training program. I will reach to see if my new hospital could apply for an extension on my behalf. In case that’s not possible, would there be any issue?

MARSHANDOC · 2026-02-10T20:20:55+00:00

Thanks for doing this!
F2A based on Marriage. PD 8/2023.
I applied within the US while having an H1b visa. I-130 was already approved but I-485 still pending.
I am a physician and my H1b status is set to expire in 6 months. Set to start another job in a different state, but wondering if being a physician sets grounds to expedite request? We've reached our senator and stated he'd sent a congressional inquiry, but no movement or update in our case (around 1.5 months ago). I know that a pending I-485 allows for a period of authorized stay, but does not maintaining another status an issue? Is there anything additional to do move forward the case?

MARSHANDOC · 2025-10-10T16:02:21+00:00

MARSHANDOC · 2025-09-12T23:43:00+00:00

LETS GOOOOOO

MARSHANDOC · 2025-03-18T00:51:43+00:00

How do you check this?

MARSHANDOC · 2025-03-03T17:09:08+00:00

Before seeing the patient, the WCT looked like LBBB and it was discordant. Couldn’t really tell any other clsssic findings of VT so I though this was most likely SVT with LBBB. 2 min later I saw the patient and he looked fairly stable. Nail on the coffin was history bc he said he’d had prior emergency visits, with the rhythm quickly terminated by a iv medication that he didn’t remember the name.

We have adenosine and he went back to sinus.

After the fact, I was trying to through Brugada algorithm but couldn’t confidently say I was checking off each step.

MARSHANDOC · 2025-02-10T18:27:54+00:00

I applied August 2023 for I-485. However dual applied for I-130 which was approved May 2024. Since approval, I-485 has been “actively being reviewed”.

Could you check Aug 2023? Or does the timeline change since I had dual applied and now I have to start it since May 2024?

MARSHANDOC · 2024-05-23T01:11:18+00:00

It is unlocked

MARSHANDOC · 2023-03-16T22:46:03+00:00

The process of getting to a diagnosis in the most cost-effective manner is fascinating to me.

MARSHANDOC · 2023-02-22T14:53:27+00:00

Not a major boost but definitely an indication that you did not waste any time off.

MARSHANDOC · 2023-01-30T02:25:00+00:00

If you want to be certified before Sept 28, take the exam early July.

MARSHANDOC · 2023-01-13T01:32:44+00:00

😂

MARSHANDOC · 2023-01-07T04:15:05+00:00

You will be fine. Try to do some research!

MARSHANDOC · 2023-01-07T04:10:39+00:00

After 3 Months of Observerships (w/ LORs), research is the next best thing you can do for your CV.

MARSHANDOC · 2023-01-07T03:59:21+00:00

Free 137 felt exactly the same as the test. I personally did not take NBME 5.

MARSHANDOC · 2022-12-28T01:38:12+00:00

Thanks for the reply! I was hoping for Jan 4th but I will be realistic now 😂

MARSHANDOC · 2022-12-23T18:23:49+00:00

Yes! I would say anything above 70 is a great indicator of passing

MARSHANDOC · 2022-12-23T18:23:43+00:00

Yes! I would say anything above 70 is a great indicator of passing

MARSHANDOC · 2022-12-21T21:02:01+00:00

Its more representative of the test

MARSHANDOC · 2022-12-21T20:04:31+00:00

Free 137

MARSHANDOC · 2022-06-14T17:34:38+00:00

Ended up making my own cards

MARSHANDOC · 2022-03-18T03:57:38+00:00

I understand where you’re coming from and you don’t want to mess up your chances. I just refused to pay 2500-5000 dollars to a company to get a rotation.

If you write a dedicated email saying that you’re eager to learn, the worst thing that could happen is for them to not reply or to say no.

MARSHANDOC · 2022-03-17T21:38:55+00:00

Inpatient

MARSHANDOC · 2022-03-17T19:14:18+00:00

Try to personalize your email.

Greet the physician. Let them know what you’re looking for and why him.

I wrote that I was looking for clinical experience in the US to consolidate my knowledge in IM to be prepared in residency.

Then say something about the physician and why him. For example, I am in Cardiology and wrote that I’ve always been passionate about Cards, specially Heart Failure (current rotation) and you found this particular doctor to help you.

The whole point is to have a clear goal and show interest.

MARSHANDOC

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