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| 15.1 |
Employment Eligibility of Residents |
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Federal Law obliges the University of Illinois at Chicago to verify the identification and employment eligibility of all residents and fellows prior to allowing them to begin work. This is performed by the Graduate Medical Education Office according to University policy and is reported to University Academic Personnel. It is a precondition of all Resident Agreements that the Resident provide proof of his/her eligibility to work as of the commencement date of the Agreement. Failure to do so shall result in the nullification of the Resident Agreement unless expressly waived as set forth in Section IV of the Resident Agreement. If a candidate's name appears on any government exclusions/sanctions list, he/she will not b eligible for employment and, as such, the Resident Agreement will automatically become null and void. This condition may not be waived. |
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Residents whose eligibility lapses for any reason, other than for appearing on any government exclusions/sanctions lists, will be removed from clinical duty and placed on unpaid leave-of-absence until they can provide acceptable documentation to the University. For Residents whose eligibility lapses due to inclusion on any government exclusions/sanctions list, the Resident Agreement shall immediately terminate and the provisions of GME Policy number XXXIX shall apply. |
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Residency program personnel will not discriminate against an applicant on the basis of national origin or citizenship. |
| 15.2 |
Sponsorship by Type of Visa |
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J-1 |
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The J-1, Exchange-Visitor visa, is intended for educational purposes. It stipulates that a holder of the visa will return to his/her home country following completion of the program. The COM will support J-1 visa applications for residents and fellows through sponsorship by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). |
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Application fees and other registration costs, as well as reporting changes to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, are the responsibility of the resident or candidate. |
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H-1 |
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The H-1, Temporary Worker visa, allows its holder to work only for a specified employer. It requires substantial additional documentation and sponsorship by the University. No resident who is eligible for a J-1 visa sponsored through the ECFMG will be considered for the H-1 visa or any subcategory. For instance, Dental residents are not eligible for sponsorship through ECFMG, so foreign dental graduates may apply for H-1's. Exceptions are granted only in writing by the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education. |
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Any unusual costs associated with an H-1 visa will be guaranteed by the residency program, such as a return plane ticket if the resident is discharged before the visa expires. Any application fees are the responsibility of the resident. |
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Other Visas |
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Other visas will be through the University, and subject to the policies of the appropriate University offices. Residents holding tourist or student visas will not be allowed credit for participation in their programs. |
| 15.3 |
Research fellows |
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Visa needs for research fellows and other academic staff will be handled through the department office sponsoring the research. |
| Policy and Procedure XV. Eligibility for Employment and Visas |
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March 8, 1993 |
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Joint Committee on Graduate Medical Education |
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February 28, 1997 GMEC |
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July 9, 1999 GMEC |
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April, 2004 GMEC |
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May 11, 2007 GMEC |
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April 2, 2010 GMEC |
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