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Physician Immigration Guide

Since we initiated our Integrated Acute Care program, it has become an important priority for us to have a robust immigration team. Many of our successful clinical leaders have personally experienced the immigration process and understand how crucial and time-sensitive immigration needs are to both you and to the future growth of our group.

Immigration Support

Our immigration experts have designed a process specifically tailored to provide a concierge experience for your peace of mind and successful transition to USACS. Most importantly, our immigration service is at no cost to you as a full-time Physician.

Immigration Support
Going through the immigration process on your own can be intimidating and overwhelming. We understand — we have colleagues who were once in your shoes, too. USACS is dedicated to providing Physicians with unmatched support and resources as they work to secure their visas. Although changes to rules and policies are inevitable throughout the process, one thing that won't change is our commitment to guiding you every step of the way.
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Meet Our Team

Get to know the team members who will be involved with your waiver.

George Mitri, MD, FACP, SFHM

Dr. Mitri is a Hospitalist Physician and serves as the Chief of Inpatient Medicine and National Director of Clinical Recruiting for USACS. As Chief of Inpatient Medicine, Dr. Mitri works with our leadership team to develop and implement high-quality, lean clinical Physician services that begin with patients in the Emergency Department and transition them through their hospital stay and into post-acute settings. As National Director of Clinical Recruiting, Dr. Mitri provides leadership to the clinical recruiting team in their efforts to provide Physicians and APPs interested in our practice with a best-in-class experience. In addition to these roles, Dr. Mitri oversees the immigration team. He has firsthand experience with the visa process and deeply understands your candidacy. His leadership and oversight of the process ensure your file remains a priority with our immigration team.

George Mitri, MD, FACP, SFHM
Hope Fry

Hope Fry

Hope is the Immigration Manager for USACS. In this role, Hope delivers tailored guidance and support to Physicians engaged in our immigration services. She works hand in hand with the team of legal attorneys and USACS team members to ensure all requirements are met while maintaining clear, ongoing communication. Hope has worked directly alongside Dr. Mitri in developing and managing our immigration program since 2020. Hope holds a Bachelor of Science in integrated health studies, healthcare administration and leverages her skill set to provide exceptional service to international medical graduates interested in joining our practice.

Visa Champions

Our Visa Champion role was established to provide those requiring immigration services with a point of contact who can share a firsthand experience of our immigration support. Those who elect to serve in this role are eager to support their Physician colleagues who are considering or actively going through the immigration process. 

Iyad Aljadba, MD

Iyad Aljadba, MD, is a Hospitalist and serves as an Assistant Medical Director for USACS. Dr. Aljadba joined our practice in 2023 and went through the USACS immigration program to secure his visa. Dr. Aljadba earned his medical degree from Cairo University and completed his internal medicine residency at Temple University.

Iyad Aljadba, MD
Ololade (Lola) Akinfemiwa, MD

Ololade (Lola) Akinfemiwa, MD

Lola Akinfemiwa, MD, is an Emergency Physician for USACS. Dr. Akinfemiwa joined our practice in 2024 and went through the USACS immigration program to secure her visa. In 2020, she served as the International Emergency Medicine Student Ambassador for the American College of Physicians and Vice Chairperson of National Community Outreach for the Student National Medical Association. Dr. Akinfemiwa earned her medical degree from St. George’s University and completed her Emergency Medicine residency at Rush University Medical Center, where she served on and led several committees.

"I could lean on them every step of the way."
RIAD AKKARI
Riad Akkari, MD Medical Director & Intensivist

"The USACS Immigration Team provided unmatched support as I went through the Visa application process. Knowing I could lean on them every step of the way made the process much less stressful and allowed me to focus on caring for patients."

Next Steps

Now that we’ve given you some peace of mind, here are the next steps:

  1. Determine your location. In the beginning of your recruitment experience, one of our clinical recruiters will help you review your location options based on your interest, so you don’t have to navigate that alone.
  2. Obtain your visa. From there, your recruiter will connect you to our immigration attorney, who will then ask you several questions to determine which type of immigration help you will need in order to work at your selected site of interest and will offer some practical advice specific to your immigration application. Our attorney will also cover any questions you have, give you an idea on specific timelines, and review the next steps in the process.
  3. Interview Process. Your recruiter will then connect you to one of our Medical Directors based on your interest to set up both a phone and onsite interview to discuss site-specific clinical details. If you mutually agree to move forward, your recruiter will arrange your interview and provide any paid travel you may need for both you and your spouse. 
  4. Connect with your colleagues. Next, our welcoming interview experience gives you the chance to connect with our clinical leadership onsite, your future clinical teammates, and our hospital partners who will all have a part in your successful transition into USACS and their facility.
  5. Complete the process. Lastly, after your employment agreement is in place, our immigration team will work hard to help you to have the best experience possible with our group.

*Please note: USACS does not sponsor visa applications for spouses or family members of USACS candidates.

If you're interested in learning more, please fill out the form below to start a conversation with one of our recruiters.

Connect With a Recruiter

Have a conversation about roles, locations, and what support looks like in practice. A recruiter can help answer questions, share opportunities, and guide next steps based on your experience and goals.

If you’re a patient, please click here to pay your bill or connect with a member of our patient services team.

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