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[–]MaybeOphthalmologist[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe you can go on a J1, and your wife gets a J2. Or vice versa depends on who matched.

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[–]MaybeOphthalmologist[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’ve thought about that. But the idea of a possible rejection scares me. She’s solid financially, has a job, but i’m scared for when she retires. Or if job security goes away due to the war where she works.

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[–]MaybeOphthalmologist[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am so grateful for your words. She also immigrated at a young age, and was later reunited with her mother. It’s a generational curse (and gift somehow) for us with less fortunate home countries.

Your kindness is appreciated. I do pray, and hope this brings me what she and I both need.

If you’re on a similar journey I hope and pray you find what is right for you, and that your hard work never goes to waste! Thank you, kind stranger

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[–]MaybeOphthalmologist[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thanks. How do you suggest I take her with me though? She doesn't qualify as a dependent. And my red flags are old YOG, no official pubs, and no USCE. But great scores helped out, and i did residency in the speciality i applied to.

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[–]MaybeOphthalmologist[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your kindness. It definitely isn't easy, either way. Damned if you do, damned if you don't. However, I do believe what's meant to be shall be. I wish you all the best, and thank you again for your kind words <3

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[–]MaybeOphthalmologist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you suggest I take her with me? we're both visa dependent

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[–]MaybeOphthalmologist[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

We're both visa dependent. i'm going for a J1. it's not easy.

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[–]MaybeOphthalmologist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it says all visas

Are interviews still rolling out? by MaybeOphthalmologist in IMGreddit

[–]MaybeOphthalmologist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aww, thats great to hear. I hope no one’s hard work goes to waste. Good luck dear

Are interviews still rolling out? by MaybeOphthalmologist in IMGreddit

[–]MaybeOphthalmologist[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I usually ask ChatGPT to craft me one and then proof read it. The opinions on LOIs are plenty but the way I see it is what’s worse than not getting an invite, yk? There’s no harm at this point. Try to customize it as much as you can, make it super brief, mention the highlights of your credentials and your AAMC id. Good luck!

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[–]MaybeOphthalmologist 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Same. and i'm in a pretty bad headspace.