title: Canadian physicians considering a move to US can face complicated immigration process.
abstract: American recruiters are busily trying to coax Canadian physicians to move south of the border to practise, but Canadians must remember that the immigration process can be both lengthy and complicated. In this article, immigration lawyer Henry Chang looks at the requirements that must be met before permanent-resident status is granted by the US.
authors.affiliation: Law Society of Upper Canada.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada / Q000208:ethnology; D004501:Education, Medical; D004641:Emigration and Immigration / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D010820:Physicians / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D011365:Professional Practice Location; D014481:United States